Thanksgiving parade balloons aren’t the only thing on the rise, this year’s celebration is experiencing inflation. What does this mean for your gathering? A rise in costs does not have to impede your gathering, simply plan smarter. For starters, revisit Thanksgiving pasts when half the dinner was scraped into a two-ply Hefty. Cut expenses by purchasing less food, bake more over getting pricey store-bought items, and be selective on non-essentials like serving a cheesecake no one eats. Three kinds of pie should be enough. Wine and alcohol is also an extravagance that can be reduced, besides, it may contribute to a sobering, quieter festivity. Some splurges are worth it, like fresh flowers that are the best leftovers after the holiday is over from their lingering beauty and scent.
What to Look Forward to this Thanksgiving:
This time last year, there was wonder if you could ever gather without it being illegal. Emerging from this collective experience of isolation and uncertainty, there is more optimism. Simple pleasures are valued. And, when the rounds go around the table this year on what it is you’re most thankful for, it’s safe to assume it will be togetherness.
