SEATTLE, Wash. — Thanksgiving is next week, but hosting a gathering and buying all that food just keeps getting more expensive.
“It seems like with inflation every little thing is 20 percent up,” said Tristan Kombol, who lives in Seattle.
Thanksgiving hosts are facing a cornucopia of costs. Lending Tree says throwing a Thanksgiving Party will cost you 19 percent more than last year. The survey says hosts will spend an average of $431 on food, drinks, and décor. (That breaks down to about $265 on food and drinks and $166 on decor.)
Linda Bannon, who was grocery shopping in Seattle, says the steep prices have her scaling back with a smaller gathering this year.
“You have to cut back a little bit, like not invite so many people,” Bannon said.
But KIRO 7 is helping serve up a side of savings to keep you and your wallet stuffed.
Typically, the food item that gobbles up the bulk of the budget is the turkey.
DEAL 1: Grocery Outlet
One massive bang for your buck is at Grocery Outlet. Until November 30, the store is running a promotion where you spend $35 on groceries, and you can buy a turkey for $3.99.
Some shoppers we caught up with were taken aback by the deal.
“That’s an incredible deal. If you spend $35 you get a whole turkey for $3.99? How are they making that happen?” Kombol said.
DEAL 2: Target
Feast your eyes on this meal deal at Target. Shoppers can feed a family of four for $20, in a meal deal including a full-size turkey and five sides. Shoppers bundle the items, including the turkey, plus a bag (or box) of potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cream of mushroom soup, and gravy. Add it all to your basket and the $20 deal triggers at checkout.
The Kent Target says the deal has been very popular and is $5 cheaper than last year.
Buying the turkey outright will cost you $0.79 per pound.
DEAL 3: Fred Meyer
The most sizzling free turkey deal is at Fred Meyer. If you spend $100 on your weekly groceries, you can get the bird for free. If you’re buying the turkey standalone, it’ll cost you $25.
“We’re really trying to make sure that we’re getting the lowest prices we can for customers, as they’re shopping for their families this holiday season,” said Tiffany Sanders, a spokesperson for Fred Meyer.
DEAL 4: Winco Foods
At Winco, you get a free turkey with a $125 purchase. The deal lasts until Nov 27.
“That’s a normal week for us – so might as well get the free turkey,” Bannon said. She says shopping at Winco – which is known for its low prices – makes the turkey deal even more of a win.
DEAL 5: Safeway
If you’re a Safeway shopper, the free turkey is yours after spending $150. The offer lasts until Nov 23.
Just don’t forget – if you’re shopping at a store that uses digital coupons, it’s critical to scan items and make sure you’ve clipped the coupon in your app. Otherwise, you’ll erode your free turkey savings by missing out on other deals.
PUMPKIN PIE:
And how about the pumpkin pie? Well, the internet has spoken. KIRO7 combed through thread after thread – and each time Costco tops lists for the best pumpkin pie deal. For $5.99 you get a 12-inch pie (though many claim it’s larger) – and reviewers say it wins on not only price- but flavor.
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