These Thanksgiving Dinner Money Saving Tips are taken from Consumer Watch:

7. Shop at a discount store. Many are offering Thanksgiving dinner deals. Discount grocer ALDI, for example, is selling all your Thanksgiving fixin’s for $30.

6. Plan your side dishes around sale items at your grocery store. Look for circulars and store coupons promoting deals.

5. A frozen turkey is cheaper than a fresh one or pre-cooked. And choose a smaller one or you’ll pay for leftovers.

4. Make sure you’re only buying enough for the number of servings that you need. You’ll also find that if you buy canned goods, they’re cheaper. We found a can of green beans for $.49, a bag of fresh green beans for $.99, and a bag of frozen green beans for $1.39.

3. You may save money buying prepared stuffing, caseroles or pies, rather than buying all the ingredients to make them yourself.

2. Go potluck. Have each guest bring a dish. You’ll have less to cook and more money left over.

1. Take your family to help cook or serve at a soup kitchen. Dinner won’t cost you a cent and your family will learn the true meaning of thanksgiving.