CLEVELAND -- Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and many of us have not even though about the Thanksgiving feast yet.

But no need to worry -- you haven't missed those deals yet.

Preparing the Thanksgiving meal is stressful enough, so NewsChannel5 went shopping to check prices at some area grocery stores to help you find the best deals.

Joe Daugirdas, known as the Coupon Guy, teaches consumer classes at Lakeland Community College and uses coupons in his everyday life. It all adds up to a lot of savings.

"This coupon right here starts with a "5" on the UPC code, so it will automatically double," said Daugirdas.

That's because it's less than $1, and most grocery stores double coupons that are less than a dollar, reported consumer specialist Angie Lau.

Lau and Daugirdas went shopping at Dave's Supermarket on Payne Avenue, where he pointed out plenty of savings.

"The generic brand item is 89 cents for the sliced carrots, so is the name brand. The Delmonte is also 89 cents, even though you're getting a name brand," said Daugirdas. "But there's also a coupon out for 45 cents off for two, and as you can see, these are the same Delmonte fresh cut variety. This coupon will double so that Delmonte carrot can will only be 44 cents, so it's much cheaper than the generic."

Here's another neat trick: head to the wine and beer sections and look for big rebates.

"There's a rebate for $9. You have to buy $30 worth of meat and you also have to purchase two six packs. Not too bad, not bad. You're going to have a party anyways and you might as well save nine bucks on meat," said Daugirdas.

As far as turkeys are concerned, the prices are pretty competitive.

At Dave's, they are running a special; if you buy $50 worth of groceries, they'll knock down the price per pound of Honeysuckles whites to only 79 cents a pound -- normally 99 cents a pound.

NewsChannel5 sent the consumer team throughout northeast Ohio to check turkey prices at some other stores.

Giant Eagle grade-A frozen Tom turkeys are selling for 87 cents a pound. Tom turkeys are at least 18 pounds each.

Aldi is selling Butterball turkeys for 89 cents a pound, starting with a 12-pound bird.

Marc's is selling Honeysuckle turkeys for the same price.

Heinen's sells both Honeysuckle and Butterball frozen turkeys, but their big sellers are the fresh turkeys.

Heinen's offers the Amish brand fresh turkey for $1.39 a pound, and all-natural, no additives fresh turkeys for $2.59 a pound.

When it comes to some other Thanksgiving table staples, here's how the big three add up.

Heinz gravy is on sale at Giant Eagle for $1.25 a jar. Dave's is selling it for $1.50 a jar and Heinen's ring up the cheapest at 99 cents a jar.

Stove Top stuffing is $1 at all three stores.

Ocean Spray cranberry sauce is on sale at Giant Eagle for $1, at Dave's it's $1.18 and at Heinen's it's on sale for $99.

Another savings may be in your side dishes. You need to add up how much it's going to cost to make that coleslaw or mashed potatoes.

Daugirdas said it might cost you the same if you buy them pre-made from the local deli or fast-food restaurant.

Find out more about Joe the Coupon Guy's helpful tips at www.joethecouponguy.com.

You can also get more information on local grocery deals at the Northeast Ohio Couponers' Web site.