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Download Shopkick here: https:\/\/shopkick.com\/\n\nOther Videos Mentioned In This Video:\n\u27a1\ufe0f BeFrugal Review and Walkthrough: https:\/\/youtu.be\/wiOOCtkolDo\n\u27a1\ufe0f Citi Double Cash Review: https:\/\/youtu.be\/nSi1kdU5o3I\n\nPrograms (Use Coupon Code YOUTUBE for 50% Off!)\n\ud83c\udf93 The Money Course (Paid): https:\/\/www.loganeducation.com\/offers\/FUmjEuPB\/checkout\n\nFree Download:\n\ud83d\udcb8 75 Ways to Save an Extra $100 This Month: https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/75-Ideas-to-Put-an-Extra-100-in-Your-Pocket-Every-Month.pdf\n\ud83e\udd11 15 Referral Programs That Make Me Over $20,000 a Month: https:\/\/www.loganeducation.com\/15-referral-programs\n\nTable of Contents:\n0:00 Shopkick Review\n1:15 Installing The App & Location Settings\n2:00 Create Your Account\n2:45 Promo Code LOGAN\n3:05 How Much Are \"Kicks\" Worth?\n4:00 5 Ways To Earn Kicks\n6:35 Walking Through The App - Nearby Tab\n7:10 Shopping Online Through ShopKick\n8:00 Discover Tab\n8:30 Shopkick Options\n8:45 E-Receipts\n9:55 Account Settings\n10:00 Linking Cards\n10:20 My Saves\n10:30 Invite Friends & Promo Codes\n11:00 Questions & Support\n11:15 Going To Wal-Mart\n12:10 Arriving At Wal-Mart & Receiving Walk-In Kicks!\n14:10 Scanning My First Items\n15:25 Scanning Items I'm Going To Buy\n16:45 Purchasing My Items\n17:20 Scanning My Receipt\n18:45 Receiving Kicks For Purchasing Items\n19:15 Redeeming Shopkick Kicks\n20:00 Breaking Down Kicks Value For Different Rewards\n21:15 Redeeming $100 Amazon Card\n21:30 Shopkick Pros\n22:25 Shopkick Cons\n23:35 Should You Download Shopkick? \n\nI may be compensated if you use the links above.\n\n#shopkick #cashback #rewards","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/s1f3PGbJ2qg\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/s1f3PGbJ2qg\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/s1f3PGbJ2qg\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/s1f3PGbJ2qg\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/s1f3PGbJ2qg\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2021-04-29T16:30:24+00:00","duration":"PT24M40S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1f3PGbJ2qg","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCQ9WUXlSuLlbi5BLkgtEUEA#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCQ9WUXlSuLlbi5BLkgtEUEA","name":"Logan Allec","description":"Logan Allec is a CPA and the founder of Choice Tax Relief, which specializes in helping people with their IRS and state tax debt.","logo":{"url":"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/43_VKqrbO06RGMcxfdQbDXosrkVRq1yf5QgSQEiR4ILUGWV9fJtTh0o2ftYMYqVo6PwnEOPRdg=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj","width":800,"height":800,"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s1f3PGbJ2qg#VideoObject_publisher_logo_ImageObject"}},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s1f3PGbJ2qg#VideoObject_potentialAction","target":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s1f3PGbJ2qg&t={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"},"interactionStatistic":[[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s1f3PGbJ2qg#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_WatchAction","interactionType":{"@type":"WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":12067}],{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s1f3PGbJ2qg#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_LikeAction","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":370}]},"about":["Saving Money"],"wordCount":908,"keywords":["schema"],"articleBody":"Thanksgiving is the perfect time to spend with friends and family, but it\u2019s also an easy time to burn a hole in your wallet.In fact, a 2019 LendingTree survey found that the average Thanksgiving host will spend more than $300 when you count up food, drink, and decor expenses for around ten people.Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to spend that much money to put together an unforgettable dinner.Here are the 7 most effective ways to cut down on your Thanksgiving expenses.Table of ContentsToggle1. Use Shopkick at the Supermarket2. Don\u2019t Feel Obligated to Buy a Whole Turkey3. Make Mulled Wine4. Grow Your Own Herbs5. Save Ingredients for Homemade Stock6. Ask Guests to Pitch In7. Avoid Buying New Kitchen Tools1. Use Shopkick at the SupermarketShopkick is a cash-back service that gives shoppers rewards when they make online or in-store purchases from certain brands.You can also earn rewards by scanning the barcodes of specific products or even just walking into a particular store. My video shows exactly how to do it.Whatever you\u2019re planning to buy for your Thanksgiving dinner, you can get cash back effortlessly by signing up for Shopkick and checking their offers before buying groceries.You might even be able to earn enough for a gift card to save money while Christmas shopping.2. Don\u2019t Feel Obligated to Buy a Whole TurkeyHoliday traditions can be fun, but there\u2019s no reason to buy an entire turkey if it\u2019s more than you need.An average Thanksgiving turkey weighs roughly 15 pounds, which should be enough to feed at least 10 people.If you\u2019re serving dinner for a smaller group, consider buying a whole or half turkey breast instead.You\u2019ll spend less money and time, since turkey breast won\u2019t take as long to cook or prepare.Whole turkey breast feeds 6-8 people, and half sizes are often available too.3. Make Mulled WineIt\u2019s easy to spend a lot of money on beer, wine, and liquor for the Thanksgiving holiday, particularly if you\u2019re hosting a large gathering.Consider mulled wine, a unique festive drink that matches the season and just about any budget.Making mulled wine is as simple as simmering red wine with a combination of ingredients that might include lemon, orange, sugar, honey, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, star anise, nutmeg, and others.The added flavors mean that you won\u2019t notice much of a difference between mulled wine made from a cheap or expensive bottle.Best of all, you can usually prepare it with ingredients that are already on hand.4. Grow Your Own HerbsIf you already grow your own herbs, you know how much you\u2019re saving compared to buying herbs at the store.A small potted herb plant can be the same price as the plastic packet of harvested herbs in the produce section.But long after store-bought herbs are used up, a healthy herb plant will continue producing.This tip will help you save money on Thanksgiving, but it will keep paying off for the rest of the holiday season and beyond.Your potted herb plant could help you avoid countless trips to the store for herbs, which often spoil before you can use the entire packet.5. Save Ingredients for Homemade StockBetween gravy, stuffing, and other dishes, you could end up going through a lot of chicken or beef stock while cooking your Thanksgiving dinner. You can always buy stock at the grocery store, but you\u2019ll end up spending extra money for a product that\u2019s usually better when it\u2019s homemade.Stock is usually made with beef or chicken bones plus vegetables, herbs, and other basic ingredients. Most of the time involved is simply spent waiting for the stock to simmer, so it\u2019s an easy thing to put together while working on other dishes.6. Ask Guests to Pitch InIf you\u2019re hosting an entire gathering, you shouldn\u2019t feel bad about asking your guests to pitch in. The extra help will distribute the evening\u2019s costs more evenly, and it also gives your guests the chance to show off their best dishes (or bottles).For example, you might want to handle main dishes like the turkey, potatoes, and stuffing in your own kitchen.Guests can bring dishes that are easily transported, like salads and desserts, or highly dependent on personal choice, like alcohol.7. Avoid Buying New Kitchen ToolsDepending on your typical cooking habits, you may be short on some of the specialty kitchen tools that sometimes only come out on Turkey Day.Cooking the meal might require a roasting pan, meat thermometer, or potato masher.To serve it, you might need extra large bowls, platters, or a gravy boat \u2014 not to mention glasses and silverware for all your guests.Rather than buying a brand new set of kitchen equipment, start by asking around with friends, family members, and neighbors who aren\u2019t hosting to see if there\u2019s anything you can borrow.If you need to make any purchases, look for used kitchen tools at yard sales, estate sales, and digital platforms like Facebook Marketplace.They might sound simple, but these seven tips can help you save a surprising amount of money around Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. With the average host spending hundreds of dollars on their Thanksgiving dinner, saving as little as 10% can leave you with a nice chunk of change for your holiday gift fund."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Personal Finance","item":"https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/personal-finance\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Saving And Budgeting","item":"https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/personal-finance\/\/saving-and-budgeting\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Thanksgiving on a Budget: 7 Ways to Save Money on Your Turkey Dinner","item":"https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/personal-finance\/saving-and-budgeting\/thanksgiving-on-a-budget\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]