Thanksgiving on a Budget: Basics for Beginners

Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s the one holiday of the year where food is expected to take center-stage. But it can be hard to feel festive if you’re living on a shoestring. You don’t want to skimp when it comes to family and friends, but you really don’t want to break the bank either. Fortunately, there are many ways to have a fantastic celebration, with decorations, food and fun, without going broke.n this guide, super-frugal but talented cook and hostess Mara Michaels offers you a range of cheap and easy solutions. From main courses, sides, desserts and drinks, to décor, discover a range of practical and affordable ideas anyone can manage, even if it is your first time hosting a Thanksgiving celebration at your home.You’ll also find ideas on how to organize a Thanksgiving potluck and a range of websites to gather the resources you will need to have a fun but frugal holiday with your friends and family.Audience:+Anyone looking to save money on their Thanksgiving celebrations+Those hosting a Thanksgiving gathering for the first time who don’t want to forget anything important+Those interested in cooking classic Thanksgiving recipes without breaking the bank+Experienced cooks looking for a range of new ideasAbout the AuthorMara Michaels is the author of more than 70 home entertaining guides and healthy eating courses. She was raised in the northeastern part of the US, and Ireland. She is not a southern cook, and would never pretend to be,