PITTSBURGH —

As Thanksgiving approaches, shoppers are packing into stores to buy holiday essentials like stuffing and gravy while trying to save money.

"I did buy a turkey breast and some stuffing," Lori Downing said. Advertisement

She is planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year, a choice many customers are making to save cash.

Others, like Beth Lott, are maintaining larger traditional celebrations.

"I am hosting an in-law dinner, and then I'm hosting Thanksgiving, and then a birthday party, so I'm having to do all the shopping for one week," Lott said.

Shoppers at Kuhn's in Turtle Creek are not only buying food but also decorations, even for unique guests.

"I have a bearded dragon, and his tank just sits there very prominently in the house, so I make it festive for the

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