Sticker Shock :: The Price Is Not Right

I've learned over the years that as much as I loved Bob Barker and the Price is Right, I would be a terrible contestant. Frankly, if I need something I buy it. And if it happens to be on sale, that's a bonus.

But... last night I started Round 1 of Turkey Day shopping. Our turn to host hubby's side of the family. I was pretty astonished at the final receipt for merely a fraction of what we'd need for the meal. Like I said, I might be a bargain shopper when it comes to clothes and other things, but I don't cheap out for grocery products that taste like crap (or just sub-stellar) because they're more generic.

I realized I might have to do our GRATITUDE meal shopping in increments.

I was lucky enough to score on some legitimate deals at Pick 'n Save tonight, so I'm about 60% there. And if you didn't know, Walmart is offering this deal...

While I prefer to promote small, locally owned businesses vs. Big Box stores, this is a deal. And friends have already used this and it's legit. Here's the details...

WALMART'S THANKSGIVING MEAL BUNDLE FOR 10 PEOPLE IS JUST $25!

Walmart is offering a Thanksgiving meal bundle designed to feed 10 people for just $35, but there's a way to save even more! Use coupon code "double10" at checkout to bring the price down to just $25! (Verify coupon is valid)

The 26-item meal bundle includes Thanksgiving favorites including these items and more:

•  Butterball turkey
•  Mashed potatoes
•  Stuffing
•  Gravy
•  Cranberry sauce
•  Green bean casserole ingredients
•  Dinner rolls
•  Pumpkin pie ingredients
•  Sweet potato casserole ingredients

The offer is a great way to help families stretch their grocery budgets heading into Thanksgiving.

Shop here: (This will load all the items into your cart) https://www.walmart.com/HolidaySavingsBasket

Coupon discount and availability should be confirmed at checkout.

If this fits your typical menu, go for it. Unfortunately I am still trying to perfect my late mother-in-law's legendary dressing recipe, so I can't skimp on anything. If I finally get it "just right" it will be worth it, though!

My advice: Only take on the holiday stresses that you need to. Let the others go and work with what you have and what you can do.

The worst thing is to be so stressed about meal prep that you don't focus on being grateful for who's around your table! We got this!