You’ll have more to be thankful for at Thanksgiving if you use a few smart strategies to cut costs:

¢ Don’t do a thing without a plan. Make lists, keep spreadsheets or download the Holiday Control Journal at www.flylady.net.

¢ Brine your bird. Recipes are available on the Web.

¢ Put the kids to work on decorations. Have them make centerpieces and place cards.

¢ Know how much food to buy for your guests. Download the Thanksgiving calculator at www.instructables.com to make a customized shopping list based on your number of guests.

¢ Get ready for Black Friday. You can get a jump on the deals and a sneak peak at the newspaper ads at www.tgiblackfriday.com.