Cheapest Store To Buy Your Bird And Thanksgiving Sides

Thanksgiving Day is about a week away and now is the time to start planning your meal if you have not already. The news is full of stories about how much more expensive your Thanksgiving meal is going to cost this year. If you're on a budget, we are going to help. Even if you're not on a tight budget, you might appreciate finding the best deals. We've consulted the experts to find the cheapest store to buy your bird and Thanksgiving sides this year.

The data comes from FinanceBuzz. First, their shopping list comprised ten staples for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Next, they shopped with a guest list of eight. Finally, they compared prices for all goods at the biggest grocery retailers nationwide. The turkey was the most expensive part of the meal, as you might expect. What I did not expect was that the pumpkin pie is the second most expensive item in this shopping cart.

Nationwide, the most expensive place to buy all the Thanksgiving Day fixins is Whole Foods at $81.85. The survey says the turkey is the reason why. This store is known for their organic birds. Publix is the second most expensive store at $65.08. Walmart comes in at the cheapest place to but the same meal at only $29.86.

On average, this survey found it will cost about $48 to feed eight people with the traditional fixings. However, one way to cut your costs is having guests bring a dish. Finally, If you're looking for a pre-made feast, Target is the least expensive place to buy one. It feeds four for $25. The pre-cooked meal includes a 10-16 pound turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, green beans, and cream of mushroom soup. Publix ranks in the top five least expensive stores for purchasing pre-made meals Their price comes in at $8.75 a person.

The clock is ticking and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is always interesting because it is almost always warm. Instead of huddling around a bonfire, we typically have to crank down the air conditioning. But no matter where you celebrate this year and what the weather is, the dinner table is consistent and it is delicious. If you are hosting or tasked with making a dish to contribute, here are five simple side dishes for a tasty Thanksgiving dinner and for TikTok Tuesday.

It seems that this week my TikTok feed has exploded with all things Thanksgiving. Videos have included fun crafts to do with kids as well as elaborate tablescapes for the adults. But nothing seems to be populating more than food. Food is the signature marker of Thanksgiving celebrations and for many tables, it's a free for all of side dishes. There are all kinds of staples and many families have their own traditions and favorites. The flavors and creations that end up on the Thanksgiving tables are always interesting. Many of them are classic comfort foods like mashed potatoes and gravy.

But that is not all. Recipe creators are always coming up with new things to try. Maybe you'll find some listed below. You do not need to have a TikTok account to view these videos. Simply scroll down and play from this post. It's super easy. In addition, all of these videos are office friendly and are good to share with friends and family members who might be having a side dish dilemma. Enjoy these five simple side dishes for a tasty Thanksgiving dinner and for TikTok Tuesday.

Wow do these look good. Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple. But have you ever seen or tried to make them this way? It looks like the perfect bite. Yum.
https://www.tiktok.com/@halfbakedharvest/video/7165910640991948078?_r=1&_t=8hKNvrN76eB

Brussels Sprouts are hot and trendy. But not everyone likes them still. Instead of roasting them in bacon or pancetta how about this for something different. The recipe comes from The Modern Proper but here is a video showing how simple it looks.
https://www.tiktok.com/@themodernproper/video/7165904152533470506?_r=1&_t=8hKNwKvKrzW

I have to be honest. I did not know what to think with this at first. I had no idea what she was doing but after seeing the finished product I think I can buy into these. They might even be good for a holiday brunch treat too.
https://www.tiktok.com/@creativecookingcouple_nm/video/7291013399792700702?_t=8hKNiPrzoAo&_r=1

She calls this a lazy green bean casserole. However, I call it a cheesy version. Green bean casserole is another Thanksgiving staple but this one has a little bit of a twist.
https://www.tiktok.com/@mealsandmunchies/video/7239749842652761387?_r=1&_t=8hKNKYl7bdi

I wonder what it would be like to put some jalapeno in here too. Spicy and sweet. It sounds delicious and looks pretty easy to accomplish.
https://www.tiktok.com/@themoodyfoody/video/7297374672834792750?_t=8hKNFUTo2co&_r=1