SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ --

Even if your budget is tight, with a little shopping savvy you can loosen your belt after a big Thanksgiving dinner without breaking the bank. According to the Associated Food Dealers of Michigan (AFD) the average price to purchase and prepare a traditional turkey dinner is $3.18 per person, up just 8.5 cents from the 1999 costs.

Joe Sarafa, AFD president said the costs are based on a standard turkey dinner for 10 people and includes all the traditional trimmings: ...

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