Hey Taylor – I’m trying to get ahead on my holiday budget and just had a terrible epiphany: before I even get to Christmas time, Thanksgiving dinner has already dealt my bank account a significant blow. We always host a group of 15-20—any crafty ways I can cut costs on this event? – Penelope

Hey Penelope – Panicking about Thanksgiving while there’s still time is actually a good thing. Don’t let it ruin your entire Fall, but if you start doing some of the shopping and menu planning now, you’ll actually avoid the usual financial hit. Here are a few easy ways to save.

–1. Search for the sales. Two or three or four weeks before turkey day, you’ll see a lot of grocery stores advertising some pretty good sales. These bargains will be long gone the week of Thanksgiving; they’re trying to push

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