2008 has been a
tough year for homeschooling families!
Gas prices have
doubled in two years,
grocery expenses are
spiraling out of control with each trip we
make to the store, and that tight budget
needs to stretch farther! Most of us are
single-income families, and it can be a
juggling act to make it through each
month. Now the holidays are upon us and
we love to celebrate with food. How can
we enjoy our traditions, make our family
favorites, graciously entertain, and save
money on food during this holiday
season?
Plan to Save
Start with an overall plan to stop grocery
spending in its tracks! One of the fruits of
the Spirit is self-control; you can do this!
Sit down with a hot cup of tea and your
favorite recipes and think through all the
special meals, dishes, entertaining, and
food gifts you would like to make during
the holidays this year. How much extra
money do you have to spend on this, if
you plan to buy a little each week over a
four- to six-week span? Establish a
budget and then creatively figure out a
way to make it work:
• What are your favorites and why?
• What do you love to make or are
famous for?
• What foods and recipes “make” the
holidays special in your home?
•What can you cook ahead and
freeze?
• What items that traditionally go on
sale can you work into your special
menus?
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How to Plan Wisely for Holiday Feasts and Fun
