November is a special, cozy time to give thanks with your friends and family over good food and good cheer.
But what’s not so special? The cost of everything these days. Between hosting duties, decorations and groceries, it’s easy to rack up a hefty tab just for one meal.
Thankfully, KashKick can help you save money this season. It’s free to join, and you can earn money by taking surveys, playing games and trying new apps. Once you collect $10, you can cash out through PayPal, gift cards or even a charity donation.
So whether you’re hosting the main event or showing up with Mimi’s famous sweet potato casserole, here are some savvy ways to help make your Thanksgiving both festive and budget-friendly.
1. Host a Potluck
It’s Thanksgiving, so why not share the love and the cooking duties? Have everyone bring a dish—sides, desserts and drinks—so no one gets stuck footing the entire bill.
🍽️ Get started: Set up a sign-up sheet in a shared document or a text message group to avoid any overlap. You can also assign categories for your friends, like appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts.
2. Get Groceries Delivered
Save yourself from jam-packed aisles and chaotic checkout lines by getting your groceries delivered. You’ll save time, avoid impulse pumpkin-flavored purchases and even score some rewards through KashKick!
🍽️ Get started: KashKick pays members for trying new services, including grocery delivery services like Shipt and Instacart. When you sign up through KashKick and complete the required steps, you can earn a kash ($1 kash = $1 USD) reward.
3. Skip Turkey—It’s Not a Law!
This is perhaps a controversial take, but is turkey ever really that good? OK, but even if you’re a fan, it’s still expensive. The cost of a wholesale frozen turkey is expected to increase 40% this year. Yikes.
🍽️ Get started: If you’re willing to skip the tradition, make a fun charcuterie board or cozy pot of chili instead. Or, simply let the sides shine! (They’re always the best anyways!)
4. Order Takeout (No Judgement Here)
Many restaurants offer special Thanksgiving meals or catering, meaning you could make your life much easier by ordering takeout from a local spot.
🍽️ Get started: If you sign up for DoorDash’s DashPass through KashKick, you can earn a bonus! The DashPass gets you $0 delivery fees, lower service fees and on-demand grocery delivery (see No. 2).
5. Instead of Dinner, Host Brunch
You don’t have to celebrate Thanksgiving over dinner. Having a brunch—complete with breakfast casseroles, waffles and mimosas—can be just as fun and way cheaper! Plus, you can turn the parade on and have it play in the background.
🍽️ Get started: Look for easy brunch recipes online, or make it potluck style, and have your friends and family bring their favorite brunch creations!
6. Try a Meal Subscription Service
It feels like many Thanksgiving recipes call for one pinch of a very specific spice you’ll never use again. That’s what’s nice about a meal subscription service. You’ll get a box of pre-measured ingredients and recipe cards to make cooking easier and less wasteful!
🍽️ Get started: Check KashKick for deals on meal subscription boxes. Right now, you can earn $10 with a Marley Spoon meal box subscription. Each week, choose from 100+ recipes, schedule your delivery, then follow simple six-step recipes!
❤️ Your Friendsgiving Reminder
It might sound cheesy, but Friendsgiving isn’t about perfection. It’s about spending time with your favorite people! Whether you go all in with a homemade spread or keep it casual with takeout, a little bit of creativity (and some rewards from KashKick) will ensure you have a memorable time without breaking the bank.