Do you use a budget for your Thanksgiving meal? I know I don’t, I feel I would be afraid to gather all of the costs. I am sure I would be unpleasantly surprised.
Each year, I start gathering ingredients early, especially those that are canned and difficult to locate, i.e Campbells no salt Cream of Chicken condensed soup. Only one store locally carries it and it never goes on sale.
Here is general budget for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner:
| Item | Estimated Cost (USD) |
| Turkey (15 lbs) | $30 |
| Stuffing | $3 |
| Mashed Potatoes | $3 |
| Gravy | $2 |
| Cranberry Sauce | $2 |
| Green Bean Casserole | $5 |
| Sweet Potato Casserole | $5 |
| Dinner Rolls | $3 |
| Pumpkin Pie | $6 |
| Apple Pie | $6 |
| Drinks | $10 |
| Total | $75 |
How does your compare?