Thanksgiving-The Frugal Mini Series!

Thanksgiving is almost upon us-and I’m looking for help from all of you to make it a better, more memorable holiday this year!

I’ve designating the Week of November 17-21st as the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series! Grab the badge and stick it on your sidebar, in a post, or wherever appropriate. Then just write a post (or dig through your archives) and swing on by and link to it on the appropriate day.

If you do not have a blog but want to participate, please send your idea to me via my contact form, and I’ll publish it & link it for you. Just because you aren’t a blogger doesn’t mean you can’t contribute!

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This post will continue to be updated throughout the week with the links to each day’s post.

The topics are:

Monday: Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Yes, we all know about green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and stuffing-but does your family have a recipe that’s a special twist on those old favorites? Or something unusual and unique that’s all your own? Share with the rest of us-we might just be able to add your frugal family favorite to our own table this year.

Tuesday: Best Thanksgiving Desert Recipes

Mmm, Pie! There are as many variations on pie recipes as there are stars in the sky. Share your favorite. But wait-it’s not just limited to pie. Is there a special family desert that means Thanksgiving to you? Let us all know!

Wednesday: Frugal and Fun Thanksgiving Decorations & Crafts

Do you have a trick to setting a fabulous Thanksgiving table on a budget? a way to spiff up the house for guests and make it more festive? A cherished craft that the kiddos can do while waiting for the big meal? Here’s your day to shine.

Thursday: Frugal and Fun Thanksgiving Traditions

I just love traditions. They give a special rhythm and continuity to a families celebrations. Some are formal, but sometimes the most meaningful ones are the quirky little ones you develop by chance over the years.

Maybe you have each person at the table say something they are thankful for. Or you always play a game of pickup touch football, or even just have the Macy’s parade on all morning as you cook. Let us know so we can all enjoy the diversity of ideas, and maybe find something new and fun to do with our own families.

Fri: Best Frugal Ideas/Recipes for Turkey Leftovers.

No matter how many folks you have sitting around the table on Thanksgiving day, there are always leftovers! Help us out with your favorite recipes to use up Turkey (and side dish) leftovers.

One of my favorites of course is to make a kicking turkey soup. But I also have made some awesome turkey eggrolls, potato/turkey fritters and many, many casseroles. . .

Sat: Final Thanksgiving Roundup

On this last post I’ll have links to all the previous days-for convenience, as well as the highlights of my favorite posts from each day!

I look forward so much to seeing all the wonderful ideas you guys have!

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