Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Not only is it a time to honor loved ones who died serving the country, it is also a time for families to gather together and enjoy each other’s company. A popular way to do that is by having a cookout. Often times it is the first of the season. It is an easy relaxed way to accommodate a lot of people and if planned well it can also be easy on your budget.

Here are some money-saving suggestions:

• Buy nonperishable grocery items that are on sale in advance, such as paper plates, frozen goods, cups, and plastic silverware.
• Don’t forget coupons and check for them on the sites I referred you to in an earlier blog.
• Keep it simple with hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, etc.
• If a large group of people will be attending, assign items for each of them to bring as a contribution to the meal
• Shop at warehouse stores where you can purchase inexpensive items in bulk
• Don’t be afraid to buy generic brands, particularly when it comes to purchasing drinks such as juice, lemonade, or soda
• Consider making your own iced tea, potato salad, or fruit salad rather than buying them already made at the store

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