More Ways to Save for Thanksgiving

Monday’s post on Thanksgiving savings was so well received that I thought I’d bring you more ideas on how to save money on Thanksgiving–and other holiday “trimmings.” Luckily, the folks at CouponShack sent over a tipsheet with 10 terrific ideas on how you can stretch your dollar further on Turkey Day. Let me know what you think and if you have any additional tips to share.

1. Check to see if your local grocery stores offers loyalty points that can redeemed for a turkey. (Note: I’m working on including a free turkey part–pun intended–for the upcoming Freebie Friday post.)
2. Price compare the dollar stores first before grocery shopping.
3. Cook with crockpots. They consume less energy. (costs about 2 cents an hour) Checkout Cooking.com for some great coupons and deals on crockpots as well as other house wares.
4. Shop for grills and smokers before Thanksgiving week. You can find the best deals in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
5. If you need new tires before hit the road, now is the best time for deals on standard tires. (Winter tires are a different story.)
6. If you are flying to your destination for the holidays, flights are usually cheaper if you come back on Sunday morning rather than Saturday evening. Look for early booking coupons from discounters like Travelocity, Expedia, and Orbitz.
7. Go ahead and lower the thermostat right before people arrive for Thanksgiving dinner. There is a lot of heat generating not only from cooking but also from all the warm bodies! (What a clever, yet no brainer, way to save energy and money–and keep cool while cooking!)
8. If you buy soda, get two liter bottles (or three liters) instead of cans. The same idea applies for cranberry, stuffing, and all your other fixings! Just make sure to compare the unit price before committing to the purchase.
9. Create your shopping list first, and then check the mailers, inserts, or CouponShack.com for grocery coupons. Shop only when you see a deal for an item on your list.
10. If you are going to have a turkey for Christmas too, go ahead and get it during the Thanksgiving holidays and freeze it. Turkeys are cheaper during Thanksgiving than Christmas. (Love this tip, too!)