Happy Thanksgiving!

The Frugal Home would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. I thought you all may be interested in what I am thankful for this year.
I am thankful for the new house that we have now been in for a little over a year. It has been a much happier, and [...]

Seven Things You Can Do After Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving traditions are a very important part of a happy family and spending happy holidays together. If you do not have any Thanksgiving traditions then this is the year to make some! Don’t just park yourself on the couch in front of the TV after dinner, make a family tradition instead!
1. Go [...]

Thanksgiving Gifts for your Guests

Thanksgiving isn’t all about eating and football, no matter what my husband tells you! Make it fun for everyone involved and let everyone know how thankful you are to have them in your life by giving little gifts to each person.
Thanksgiving Cards – Create a card for each person in your family. Inside the [...]

Thanksgiving Planning Part 4 : Make It Special

Thanksgiving planning should also involve something special to make your holiday stand out over what you think of as the traditional Thanksgiving Day. It is important that each person feels special and that they take away great memories of the holiday.
Many families go around the table during dinner and state what they are thankful [...]

Thanksgiving Planning Part 3 : Timing is everything

A big part of Thanksgiving planning is timing. The event is stressful enough without having to worry about people showing up the day before and expecting to stay until Sunday. Not only can this be stressful but it can be expensive as well if you are expected to feed these guests for the rest of [...]

Thanksgiving Planning Part 2 : Share the Work

Thanksgiving planning is mostly up to the host or hostess but that does not mean that you have to do all of the work yourself.
An easy aspect of Thanksgiving planning is to prepare many of the dishes ahead of time. Side dishes such as dressing, sweet potato pie, and mashed potatoes can all be [...]

Tips to Keep the Stress Out of Thanksgiving Dinner

If you are anything like me then just having a large group of people in your house can get the stress hormones pumping, no matter how much you love and get along with them or how great a guest they are. I try to plan as much of my Thanksgiving Day as I can but [...]

Thanksgiving Planning : Part 1

I know Halloween is just barely over but if you want to have the cheapest and least stressful Thanksgiving you can get then you have to start early!
Thanksgiving begins the holiday season and begins the family get-togethers, parties, shopping and general over-eating. Save money this Thanksgiving by planning ahead. The first thing you need [...]