Hey, what happened when the cannibal showed up late to Thanksgiving dinner? He got the cold shoulder. 😆🍗 Come on, that one was pretty good!
Want to host an epic holiday meal without breaking the bank? 🛒 We’ve rounded up some of our favorite grocery savings hacks. Before you hit the store, read up! 👇
Here’s Five Fast Facts on how to hack this year’s holiday grocery shopping:
- 💡 Keep It Stupid Simple - To keep things easy (and cost-effective), plan for a simple Thanksgiving menu. Make the turkey the star of the show and add in two or three of your family’s favorite sides. Choose dishes with simple ingredients, too. Spending a paycheck on a random spice you only use once a year ain’t it.
- 🍞 Curb Your Cravings - Did you know that 15-20% of buys at the grocery store are impulse purchases? During the holiday season, yummy temptations are everywhere. Bypass all the shiny objects and only get what you need by ordering your groceries online for curbside pickup or delivery.
- 🕺 The Discount Dance - To help families stretch their paychecks, many discount grocery chains have big sales going on. Lidl, Aldi, and Walmart offer tons of holiday grocery deals and bundles to help you stay within budget. At Lidl, rumor has it you can buy Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people under $45. Wow!
- ✅ Store Brand Besties - Want an easy way to save money on groceries? Skip the flashy name brand stuff and score store brand items instead. You can save up to 30% on your total bill! Trust us, no one knows the difference between Stove Top stuffing and the off-label kind. Except maybe Aunt Mabel. You know how she is.
- 🕗 Time Warp - If you want to shop without losing your mind, don’t wait until the last minute. The best time to go grocery shopping for your Thanksgiving meal is 8AM (or as early as possible) the Monday before. Stores are typically the least busy then…and well-stocked with all the fixings.
🔥Bottom line: The holidays are a time to relax, recharge, and reconnect with family and friends. With a few little grocery savings hacks, you can enjoy the holiday season while keeping more of your hard-earned paycheck. Speaking of budgets, those unexpected overdraft fees can be a real drag. Avoid them by following our advice in this article.
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