That’s why it’s worth exploring the ways in which you could host Thanksgiving on a budget.

It’s tricky cutting down expenses, especially if you’re not looking to cut corners.

There are so many opportunities for repurposing items around your home and outside of it.

Thanksgiving and fall table decor ideas

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She suggests finding ribbon and twine you already have to tie bows around flatware at each place setting.

Connely also found a unique way to bring old light fixtures into the spotlight.

“Maybe you have a couple of small lamps that you could incorporate on the dinner table!”

thanksgiving table centerpiece

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Want more design inspiration?

“you’re free to display these in a bowl, vase or jars,” she says.

“Even wood cuts are great for serving food.”

Thanksgiving table close-up of name tag

Design byBronte Athearn for Emily Henderson/ Photo by Veronica Crawford

This is extremely helpful when you’re trying to cut costs on hosting your own dinner.

That’s why Connely recommends bringing the metaphorical printing press back under your own roof.

Just fire up the printer and get creative.

Rustic but modern Thanksgiving tablescape

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Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s eco-friendly, too.

That’s not the only place worth lookingdiscount stores can also be treasure troves for Thanksgiving staples.

She says to look at places like HomeGoods and TJ Maxx too.