About Today: Spend Less This Holiday Season

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Today The holidays are a time for celebrating family and friends and, for many people, overspending. While it's tempting to shop for lavish gifts and indulgent delicacies, you don't need to drop a lot of cash to have a happy holiday. Here are our best tips for hosting a frugal (but festive!) party. Thanksgiving Made Easy Pulling together an elaborate Thanksgiving meal is a lot of work. Countless hours are spent shopping, prepping the ingredients, and cooking each dish—not to mention getting the house decorated and cleaning up post-dinner! This year, have a less stressful Turkey Day with these smart tips. 4 Steps to Budget for Thanksgiving Money Saving Party Ideas Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving  thanksgiving centerpieces  thanksgiving dinner Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner The cost of Thanksgiving groceries adds up quickly (Walnuts are how much?!) but you don't need to blow your budget to have a nice dinner. Find out how to have an affordable Thanksgiving. Cheese, Please! The Perfect Thanksgiving Feast Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving dinner  cooking from scratch  coupons The Best Wines Under $10 Fancy wines are great, but you don't really need to spend major bucks find a tasty bottle. These budget-friendly wines are available at most wines shops, easy to drink, and pair well with food. Have you tried these wines? How Much Alcohol Should You Buy? Cheap Cocktail Recipes Search Related Topics:  20 good value wines under $10  budget wines  best cheap wine Hostess Gifts on a Budget When you're invited to a party, it's always a considerate gesture to bring a gift to thank your host. Although an expensive gift would certainly be appreciated, a small, thoughtful gift can be equally welcome. See our favorite ideas. Save With Thanksgiving Freebies Affordable Decor Ideas Search Related Topics:  hostess gifts  holiday gifts  gift ideas Related Searches Cheese Party Food Thanksgiving Foods Holiday Gift Ideas Baby Food Recipes Easy Dinner Ideas Featured Articles Christmas in London Can You Drink the Water in Mexico? Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Hawaii Eat Chinese Without Heartburn Is Fire Insurance Necessary? 7 Signs You Don't Make Enough Money   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement