Do you plan on hosting holiday dinners this year? It really is so much fun to be the host of holiday dinners, but it can also be really expensive. I am planning on having Thanksgiving at my house and I found myself recently being overwhelmed with the idea of how much it is going to cost to feed 17 people dinner. But I have found some budget-saving tricks that have my stress easing up!
If you are looking for how to do that as well, here are some tips to teach you how to save money on your holiday dinner:
Potluck style – Why not let your guests contribute to dinner as well? I don’t know about you, but in my situation, I found that almost all of my guests have asked me what they can bring. So I told them! I have people bringing pies, green bean casserole, rolls and more! This frees up my budget a lot!
Coupons – Lots of coupons are released during the holiday season. You can pair these coupons with the already rock bottom holiday sales prices.
Keep it simple – Some of the most amazing foods are also some of the most simple foods. You can make a really delicious dinner of just the basics like turkey, potatoes, and veggies. These staples don’t cost that much so it actually makes a pretty budget friendly dinner. I just bought a huge turkey for $20 a bag of potatoes for $2.50 and salad fixings for less than $10. That’s a $30 dinner right there.
The fact is that the holidays are not about the money that it takes, but it is about being together. You can be together and not spend a lot of money, but still have an amazing time during the holidays.
Do you have any budget-friendly, holiday dinner tips?
