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Resolve To Stay Within Budget
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The truth of the matter is that no budget is unrealistic or impossible, she said.
Every budget only needs a realistic expectation to match it and make it a success.
Plus, stores often put these ingredients and items on sale.
Heres a breakdown of how much youll potentially spend ontraditional Thanksgiving fare, according to the Inspired Taste study.
The average cost for a 15-pound turkey, which will feed 10 people, is $40.64.
Be Open to Budget-Conscious Substitutions
Youll also want to consider more affordable substitutions for certain items.
That could stretch your budget even further.
For instance, you could substitute your turkey for chicken, Aclado said.
Your drinks can also be simple, opting for fruit drinks instead of costly alcoholic drinks.
She said that the farmers market effectively cuts out the middleman and its additional costs.
Plus, unlike in grocery stores, you might also negotiate at the farmers market, she said.
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