Pay attention to the sales the next couple of weeks. I typically find that as we get closer to Thanksgiving and then through Christmas, the sales on items like butter, eggs, flour, chicken broth etc. slow down. I try to stock up now when I see something like butter on sale.
It's never a bad idea to start planning what you'd like to bake and cook for the holidays now. Planning your holidays out before things get super busy keeps you on track, on budget and eliminates holiday stress. I've experienced some seasons where I had all these "grand" plans to bake and try some different recipes but once the whirlwind starts- I ran out of time.
Keep in mind things like appetizers and desserts you may need to take to a party or function. Look for items you would need now on the grocery and even drugstore lists now to stock up. For example, there are always great deals on brownie mixes. I can get them as low as .19-.35 cents with a coupon. Usually Betty Crocker but Publix does deals on Ghirardelli mixes all the time. Tomorrow I will post how I "dress up" simple brownies that is a huge hit wherever I take them.
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