Frugal and Fabulous: Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Thursdays Thanksgiving Tips

Thanksgiving is in 1 week! Lot's to do if you are having dinner at your house. Luckily this year we are off to my parents and Josh's moms side of the family. I am making pumpkin pie that is all. Yeah!

Most grocery stores offer free turkey deals. Watch for the ad's. I've never paid for a turkey always free! We usually get 2 (my husband gets one from work).
Keep your pretty china pretty and clean, just put a clear plastic (thick) plate over your china for dinner.
Serve your food buffet style, this reduces the stress.
Line your glass dishes with foil for easy clean up (this really works)
Make casserole ahead of time and heat up right before
Have everyone visiting bring a dish to help out the cook. Tell them what to bring so no duplicates.
Did your kids already make their own special place mats or place cards?
If you run across any empty butter containers or cool whip one's save for easy leftover storage.

I would love to hear what is your favorite item at Thanksgiving dinner? My favorite is my mom's Hash Brown Casserole, definitely a southern thing. YUM!

Blogger Giveaway: Look at this FABULOUS Thanksgiving platter. Go to her blog and leave a comment to be entered to win.

http://suburbsanity.blogspot.com/2008/11/teaching-gratitude-and-giveaway.html

Freebies:

Print out this coloring page for the kids! I have printed these for the kids to color and I will get them laminated at the local teacher store. What great reminders to bring out each year. Of course I will do some FABULOUS embellishments. Look for that post!

http://www.coloringbookshop.com/colorpages/thanksgiving/turkey_placemat.html

Glad Plastic Bags- of course for your leftovers!

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid56046.aspx

Coupons:

Save 35 cents on Pillsbury crescent rolls. These are my FAVORITE rolls at Thanksgiving.
http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20