Image via WikipediaFirst you will want to plan ahead. Know what are you going to serve, how many people are coming, and who is bringing what dish, if any. If you are responsible for the entire meal, you'll want to be as savvy as possible when it comes to shopping.
Look to multiple stores for savings. Store fliers may seem like a great deal, but you can sometimes end up spending more than you bargained for. Look through the ads of all your local grocers and compare prices. If one store is having a better sale than the others, see if they match competitors prices. This way, you will save time and gas with one stop shopping.
If farmer markets in your area are still open, now is the time to buy your squash and cabbage. The cabbage will last a while, but the squash will need to be cooked and freeze ahead of time. Any other vegetables you may want to use can be done the same way. If you have a little extra, freeze em and use em in a later dish.
For meats, buy your turkey frozen. This will allow you to feed more and save a little extra too. If your looking at have a variety of meats available, such as ham or kielbasa, look for companies such as Honey Baked Ham which may offer coupons or specials during the holiday season. Don't forget to use coupons in the grocery store too for extra savings.
And of course, don't forget to reuse some of your old Halloween decorations. Pumpkins and hay are always a great look in the fall and will allow you to get one extra use out of them.
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