Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas and Ways to Help Those in Need
Iconic Cares | Our 10-days of Thanksgiving leading up to the Thanksgiving Holiday
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We are back for our Iconic Cares eSeries leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas and Ways to Help Those in Need
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food. However, it can also be a financial strain for many families. Here are some budget-friendly Thanksgiving ideas to help you enjoy the holiday without breaking the bank:
Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas
Plan Ahead: Create a menu and stick to it. Avoid impulse buys by making a shopping list and sticking to it.
Potluck Style: Ask guests to bring a dish. This not only reduces your cooking load but also ensures a variety of dishes.
Simple Recipes: Opt for simple, yet delicious recipes. For example, roasted sweet potatoes with honey and cinnamon, or a small-batch green bean casserole.
Use Leftovers: Plan meals that can use Thanksgiving leftovers. Turkey sandwiches, soups, and casseroles are great ways to stretch your food budget.
Shop Smart: Look for sales and use coupons. Buying in bulk can also save money in the long run.
Ways Families in Need Can Get Help
Local Food Banks: Many food banks offer Thanksgiving meal packages. Check with your local food bank to see what they have available.
Community Programs: Look for community programs that provide free or low-cost Thanksgiving meals. Churches, community centers, and non-profits often host these events.
Government Assistance: Programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) can help families in need purchase food.
Dollar Budget Tree Lady on TikTok
Rebecca Chobat, known as the Dollar Tree Dinners on TikTok, is a popular creator who shares budget-friendly meal ideas using only items from Dollar Tree. Her channel is a great resource for those looking to eat on a budget. Rebecca's videos show how to create delicious and satisfying meals for as little as $10, making her content invaluable for families trying to stretch their grocery dollars.
Here is here $20 Thanksgiving post that helps families in need and that may help you.
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Ways to Donate and Help Those in Need
Donate Food: Many food banks and community programs accept food donations. Non-perishable items like canned goods, pasta, and rice are always appreciated.
Volunteer: Offer your time to help prepare and serve meals at local shelters or community centers.
Monetary Donations: Donations to food banks and non-profits can help them purchase the necessary items to provide Thanksgiving meals.
Participate in Fundraisers: Support events like our Thanksgiving Fundraiser at Iconic. These events raise money to provide meals for families in need.
Celebrating Thanksgiving with a Special Giveaway: 100 Hardback Copies of Iconic Formula for Marriage Success
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, a time dedicated to gratitude and giving back, we are thrilled to announce a special initiative that embodies these very principles. We are giving away 100 hardback copies of our 6th book, Iconic Formula for Marriage Success, at our local library! This heartfelt gesture is more than just a giveaway—it’s a fundraiser aimed at supporting marriages and creating a national movement for stronger, more resilient families.
Why This Fundraiser Matters
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling marriage can be challenging. Iconic Formula for Marriage Success offers practical advice, inspirational stories, and actionable steps to help couples navigate these challenges and build a lasting bond. By providing free copies of this valuable resource, we aim to empower couples in our community to strengthen their relationships and create a foundation of love and understanding.
It also helps me receive much needed training from the Conscious Conservative Movement Leadership to expand our business and do more work, build our infrastructure with our new podcast season approaching, more books to write, hiring staff and becoming official in Georgia. This means we can open up ourselves to 1 on 1 coaching, workshops, public events online and offline, and much more.
We are ready to serve you.
The Importance of Giving Back
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings and extend a helping hand to those in need. This fundraiser is an opportunity to give back to our community by supporting marriages and families. Strong marriages are the cornerstone of a strong American community, and by investing in them, we invest in a brighter future for all.
About the Book
The Iconic Formula for Marriage Success” book written by Nicole Pinkston aka Mrs. Pinky will follow these ideas of our eCourse and empower you and your spouse with 12 foundational principles to help you map a 25-year success plan for your marriage.
Chapters lessons include:
How to Cultivate the Mindset for a Successful Marriage
How to Develop the Mental Fortitude to Combat Marriage Challenges
How to Develop Your Marriage’s Vision and Mission Plan
How to Practice Self-Love So You Know How Best to Love Your Spouse
How to Develop a Financial Plan for Your Social Empire’s Success
How to Develop Effective Communication Strategies Based on Your Spouse’s Preferred Methods and more!
This is our blueprint. And I mean our, because this is a collective effort from us to build up our local families, then our communities and our nation.
We are the answer to today's marriage woes.
How Your Donations Help
Your generous donations are crucial to the success of this initiative. Here’s how you can make a difference:
Support Marriages: Your contribution helps us provide free copies of Iconic Formula for Marriage Success to couples who can benefit from its guidance.
Build Community: By fostering strong marriages, we strengthen our community as a whole. Healthy relationships lead to happier, more connected communities.
Create a Movement: We aim to inspire a national movement with Iconic Marriages, spreading the message of love, resilience, and hope across the country.
Join the Movement
We invite you to be a part of this exciting journey. Here’s how you can get involved:
Donate: Every dollar counts. Your donation directly supports our mission to provide valuable resources to couples in need.
Spread the Word: Share this initiative with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people who know about it, the greater the impact we can make.
Participate: Engage with the content here in the comments or chat and apply the lessons to your own marriage. Do you need help? Reach out to us to set up a consultation for coaching.
A Message of Hope
In a world where challenges can often feel overwhelming, it’s essential to hold onto hope and resilience. At Iconic Marriages, we believe in the power of love and the strength of family. There are countless ways to navigate society’s pressures and uncertainties, even when times seem tough. Never let fear rule your family or marriage. Instead, embrace the wisdom and support available to you.
To learn more about overcoming fear and achieving success in your personal and family life, we encourage you to check out our book, Breaking Fear. Together, we can break free from fear and build a future filled with love, hope, and strength.
Thank you for your support and generosity. Let’s make this Thanksgiving a season of giving and a time of empowering marriages and families.
Rewards
Donation Tiers and Rewards
To show our appreciation for your generosity, we have a variety of donation tiers with exciting rewards when you click the link above or upgrade your subscription:
$10: Receive a digital copy of "Mrs. Pinky's Thoughts" eBook.
$25: Get our brand-new eBook “The Iconic Formula for Marriage Success”.
$40: Receive a printed copy of our new book.
$45: Get a printed and signed copy of our new book.
$50: Receive the new eBook and a pre-order of the "Dating with Purpose" eBook.
$100: Access the Iconic Marriage eCourse.
$150: Get 5 printed paperback copies of our new book.
$250: Receive all 7 of our books in their printed formats.
Special Offer: Donation Bundles
For groups, large organizations, or community leaders who want to strengthen marriages in their areas, we offer special donation bundles. These bundles are perfect for spreading the message of healthy and successful marriages within your community.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support means the world to us and to the couples and families who will benefit from these resources. Together, we can make a lasting impact and empower families to build stronger, healthier relationships.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. Let's continue to work together to achieve our goals and spread the message of love and commitment.
Two Budget Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes from Mrs. Pinky Cooks (a new eSeries and book coming in 2025)
Here are two budget-friendly Thanksgiving recipes that are delicious and won't break the bank:
1. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon
Sweet potatoes are a healthy and budget friendly idea. They are sweet on their own, but this little kick can take them up a notch without breaking the bank.
Ingredients:
4 large, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil ( or butte)
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Serve warm and enjoy this sweet and savory side dish!
Add marshmallows, pecans and other toppings to get more for your buck. If you are doing traditional sweet potato casserole or candied yams, use good quality butter or whatever you can on sale, to add another layer of flavor.
2. Simple Green Bean Casserole
Green beans can be made a variety of ways and save you money. We like them frozen from our butcher shop that picks them a peek ripeness, but we also love to snap our own when we can. Make sure to wash them. I have sautéed them on their own with butter and onions or try this casserole below.
Ingredients:
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) green beans, drained
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk (you can use budget friend or canned)
1 teaspoon soy sauce (if not low sodium remember when you go to add salt)
1 can (6 ounces) French-fried onions
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Pour the mixture into a 1.5-quart casserole dish.
Bake for 25 minutes, then sprinkle the French-fried onions evenly over the top.
Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown.
Serve and enjoy this classic, budget-friendly Thanksgiving dish!
These recipes are easy to make and use affordable ingredients, making them perfect for a Thanksgiving feast on a budget. If you need more recipes or assistance with anything else, just let me know in the comments! 😊
Our Iconic Thanksgiving Message to You
Thanksgiving is about coming together and giving thanks. By planning ahead, shopping smart, and helping those in need, we can all enjoy a meaningful and budget-friendly holiday. 🌟
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