Thanks to everyone who sent in tips about where to get a great Thanksgiving meal locally. Ed and Kay's in Benton came recommended by a few people. One of my visitors asked why anyone would go out to eat when it is so much cheaper to prepare you own dinner? Good question!
The Arkansas Farm Bureau says the price of a Thanksgiving dinner dipped slightly this year, thanks to a drop in dairy prices. The bureau's annual survey finds that a family of 10, on average, will pay $40.75 for a Thanksgiving meal. That's down from $40.97 from a year ago. Milk prices dropped by 60 cents a gallon, but the cost of a turkey went up from 95 cents a pound last year to $1.04 a pound this year. Our guide to frugal living has budget Thanksgiving tips.
However, despite cost, for some the cost of time and effort spent preparing the dinner is not worth it. And many have Thanksgiving traditions that involve going out. The best part is that when you go out, there are no dishes to clean.
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