As Thanksgiving approaches, many households are searching for ways to keep holiday spending under control. This year, several savings-friendly options are available to help put together a festive meal without stretching the budget too far.
Ways to Keep Holiday Meals Affordable
Thanksgiving is meant to be a celebration of gratitude, but hosting the feast can get expensive fast. Turkey, side dishes, desserts, and all the extras can add up quickly when you are feeding a crowd.
Fortunately, there are ways to serve a full holiday meal without overspending.
Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal
Hy-Vee is offering a holiday meal package aimed at helping families save money, with enough food to feed 10 people for under $35.
The Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal features 26 items, giving shoppers a range of ingredients to build a Thanksgiving spread while managing grocery costs.
Hy-Vee’s Holiday Meal Deal includes the following items:
- Hy-Vee Frozen Turkey (up to 12 lbs.)
- Hy-Vee Cut Green Beans (three 14.5-oz. cans)
- Hy-Vee Whole Kernel Golden Corn (three 15.25-oz. cans)
- Hy-Vee Cream of Mushroom Soup (one 10.5-oz. can)
- Hy-Vee Salted Crispy Onions (one 6-oz. bag)
- Hy-Vee Corn Muffin Mix (two 8.5-oz. boxes)
- Hy-Vee One Step Russet Potatoes (one 5-lb. bag)
- Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries (one 12-oz. bag)
- Fresh Sweet Potatoes (three potatoes)
- Hy-Vee Mini Marshmallows (one 10-oz. bag)
- Hy-Vee Gravy Mix (two packets)
- Hy-Vee Stuffing Mix (two 6-oz. boxes)
- Hy-Vee Pumpkin (one 15-oz. can)
- Hy-Vee Evaporated Milk (one 12-oz. can)
- Hy-Vee Frozen Pie Crust
- Hy-Vee Original Whipped Topping (one 8-oz. container)
- Hy-Vee Brown & Serve White Dinner Rolls (12-count)
That means there is no need to worry about spending a fortune on Thanksgiving dinner this year. It is one less expense to stress over, leaving more time to focus on the real purpose of the holiday and enjoy it with family and friends.
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