MILWAUKEE — Loading up the car with all the ingredients for the Thanksgiving feast has become a careful balancing act for many families this year, as shoppers weigh tradition against their budgets.

Thanksgiving shoppers share how to save for the holiday feast

Candy Huffman is among those adjusting their holiday plans due to rising costs.

"This year, I didn't invite as many people over, like I usually do, because I wasn't able to afford all the food, so I just invited a few over," Huffman said.

Michael Hoerig, who is retired, feels the impact of higher prices across the board.

"Everything's higher, everywhere, not just food— everything, it hurts. I'm retired, so it hurts me even more," Hoerig said.

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation , this year's Thanksgiving dinner

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