Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

     So with just over a week away from Thanksgiving we have started to gear up to the week to come.  With all of the regular craziness of life it will be nice to slow down a bit next week.  We take to whole week of Thanksgiving off from school work.  Mostly because mom is busy cooking, baking, and prepping for Thanksgiving Day.  This week we will do all of the shopping for Thanksgiving along with our regular shopping.  This weekend the stores are going to be packed.  Knowing that a head of time I have to make sure I have a good list of what I need from each store we are going to.  I know is sounds crazy but yes I grocery shop at 3-4 stores every other week.  Mostly because Walmart has stopped price matching.  During the holidays many stores have to good of deals to pass up. Like Hy-Vee they have buy a ham get a turkey free.  Some things I get are only found at one store in the area.  Bakers has an amazing cheese area, with specialty cheese from all around the world.  Many I have not found at other places.

     So what 3-4 stores do I shop?  Well in our area we have quite a few, but I mostly patron Hy-Vee, Bakers, Neighborhood Walmart, and sometimes Family Fair.  I look through the ads for the stores and then make a list of what is a sale at that store I need for my menu.  I also make a list of things I need that are not on sale and then pick them up as I find a good price.  Many of those items are things I get on a regular bases and so I know what stores usually have the best price.

     As I plan for any grocery shopping trip I think of the following verse.

She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
-Proverbs 31:14

I try to buy the best quality and good variety for our family, even if it means going to 4 stores some weeks.

Until Next Time,
Pitters