HOW TO SAVE AND STOCK UP FOR HOLIDAY DINNERS
Memphis Cash Saver
The holidays are right around the corner. While it is an exciting and family-friendly time, it can also be an expensive time of year. Especially if you are hosting this year’s festivities, you’ll need some saving tips when it comes to big meals. The good news, you don’t have to break the bank to have an exquisite holiday feast. A feast that will have your guests talking for years to come. If you follow these tips on how to save on holiday meals, you can prepare a fantastic meal and still have money left over for gifts.
MAKE A SHOPPING LIST AND STICK TO IT
Creating a plan for what you’ll eat and what you’ll spend will save you money and stress. When you know what you’ll be eating and the ingredients you need to buy before you head out to the grocery shop, it will help you avoid impulse spending or buying items you don’t need. Also, check your pantry to make sure you do not already have some of the things on our list Chances are you’ve got several staples that you can use in your holiday meals like chicken stock, frozen vegetables, spices, and flour.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF COUPONS
Since you know what you need, scour the coupons for the items you need. Check every coupon source. Whether online or in your grocery story ads or daily newspaper, you are bound to find valuable coupons. You will be surprised how quickly even 30 cents off an item adds up when you have a full grocery cart.
SHOP AHEAD
Do your shopping early enough that you can grab items you need when you see them on sale. If you wait until the last minute, you might have less selection and may end up missing out on deals because they’ve all been bought by other shoppers. You can even plan your meals around sale items or in-season produce.
MAKE YOUR DINNER B.Y.O.C.
Make the dinner, Bring. Your. Own. Casserole. Take some of the pressure off yourself by asking each family to prepare a dish. Most are happy to oblige. Families are often just glad to be together, and some people enjoy bringing their own unique dish. Asking people to contribute will lighten your load and help you save money.
BUY YOUR GROCERIES AT A CASH SAVING MARKET
The Memphis CashSavers are a perfect example of a cash-saving market. At CashSaver, you will find large family meals savings because they have the best deals at the lowest prices. CashSaver is a no-gimmick-style store. They sell their groceries at cost by saving money on fancy décor and branding. Therefore, you reap the benefit. What could cost $10 at a chain grocery store you can find at CashSaver for less than $8. That price difference adds up.
At CashSaver, it is our pleasure to pass these savings on to you. We hope each one of our customers have a splendid holiday season enjoying delicious food while surrounded by the ones you love. Visit us at one of our 3 locations 1620 Madison, 1977 South Third Street, and 4049 Elvis Presley Blvd.