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Free Printable Easter Peeps Goodie Bag Toppers: He is Risen - Tell Your Peeps

Easter Peeps Goodie Bag with Printable Topper

March 4, 2019 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

These Easter favors filled with Peeps candy and topped with a “He is Risen – Tell Your Peeps” goodie bag toppers are perfect for Sunday school and Easter parties! This Easter favor is based on Matthew 28:6 and filled with Peeps candy. “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place whereRead More

Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese Recipe with bacon

Jalapeño Popper Macaroni and Cheese

March 3, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This Jalapeño Popper Macaroni and Cheese Recipe takes mac and cheese to a whole new level! This mac and cheese recipe has all our favorite Jalapeno popper flavors in a delicious baked casserole dish. Jalapenos, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese…yum! This is a tasty twist on traditional baked macaroni and cheese recipes. You can serve thisRead More

Easter white chocolate covered pretzel rods decorated with sprinkles on a platter

Easter White Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

February 28, 2019 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Whether you need a quick treat for the Easter Dinner Dessert table or something to pass out at school or work this Easter White Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe is adorable and delicious! Bright spring colored sprinkles and melted candy make this Easter Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe a sweet way to welcome spring! Use yourRead More

Healthy muffin recipes

15 Healthy Muffin Recipes

February 25, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you are looking for healthier breakfast options that still taste amazing, try one of these 15 healthy muffin recipes. Muffins are one of the easiest breakfasts. They are portable and delicious and easy to make. One thing muffins sometimes lack, though, is nutrition. Often, they are nothing more than a frosting-less cupcake. That isRead More

5 Ways to Start Seeds Indoors and tips for starting seedlings. Includes 5 ways to save money by making your own seed starters from recycled materials.

5 Frugal Ways to Start Seeds Indoors

February 21, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you want to get an early start on your garden, use one of these frugal ways to start seeds indoors. Then after the last frost, you can plant the seedlings in your garden. I am so glad the weather is finally starting to get nice here in the northwest part of the country. ThisRead More

Cabbage recipes including cabbage rolls, cabbage soup, and corned beef casserole

17 Cabbage Recipes

February 18, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Cabbage is a cheap, nutritious vegetable that packs a lot of flavor. Here are 17 delicious cabbage recipes for you to try. One of my favorite ways to top tacos is not with lettuce, but with cabbage. I got the idea from fish tacos, which are typically topped with cabbage, and loving the bitter crunchRead More

How to grow chicory greens

How to Grow Chickory

February 13, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This guide on how to grow chicory includes everything you need to know about planting chicory and caring for chicory plants. Chicory is an herb-like plant that gardeners grow for both the roots and the leaves. It loves cooler temperatures, which is why it is ideal for growing in both the spring and fall months.Read More

Frittata recipes

15 Frittata Recipes

February 11, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Frittatas are easy and versatile dishes that you can eat any time of day. Check out these 15 frittata recipes for inspiration. I love a good frittata. Not only are they an excellent way to fill up for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but they are awesome for using up leftovers, too. If you are wonderingRead More

Gluten-Free Granola recipe in a mason jar.

Gluten-Free Granola

February 10, 2019 by Alea Milham 24 Comments

This gluten-free granola recipe makes a delicious start to your day! Add it to a bowl like cereal and top it with milk or add it to your yogurt to give it some crunch. This grain-free granola also makes a delicious Keto cereal substitute. It is a sugar-free, low-carb granola recipe that fits a varietyRead More

DIY sugar scrub recipes

15 DIY Sugar Scrub Recipes

February 8, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 15 DIY sugar scrub recipes are perfect for an at-home spa day or a homemade gift for a friend. Sugar scrubs are easy to make yourself, and they are truly a treat for the skin. Exfoliating is essential for good skin care because it helps your skin retain more moisture from the lotion orRead More

How to grow fava beans

How to Grow Fava Beans

February 7, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This guide on how to grow fava beans includes everything from planting fava bean seeds to harvesting fava beans. Fava beans are excellent when sauteed in olive oil or tossed into a salad. There are many varieties of fava beans, and whichever you chose you won’t be disappointed! They are easy to grow and doRead More

Quick and Easy Instant Pot Tri-Tip Recipe

Instant Pot Tri-Tip Recipe

February 6, 2019 by Alea Milham 44 Comments

This Instant Pot Tri-Tip recipe is perfect for when it is too cold to grill! Besides the tri-tip recipe, you will find tips for using other multi-cookers. Included below are two Dry Rub Recipes and directions for making gravy with the Tri-Tip drippings. If you are not from California you may never have heard ofRead More

rotisserie chicken recipes

Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

February 4, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

There are so many great meals you can make with a rotisserie chicken. If you are looking for an easy dinner tonight, pick up a chicken from the deli and try one of these rotisserie chicken recipes. I don’t know why it took me so long to use rotisserie chickens for more than a boringRead More

Mardi Gras Rice Krispie treats with beads

King Cake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

February 1, 2019 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Kick off Mardi Gras with a sweet bang and make a batch of these King Cake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe. The good times will be rolling at your Mardi Gras celebration when this buttery sweet and festive King Cake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is brought out! It makes a fun addition to your dessert tableRead More

3 Free Printable Spring Cleaning Checklists

Spring Cleaning Checklists

February 1, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Printable Spring Decluttering Checklist Print out the spring decluttering checklist here or by clicking on the image below. Printable Spring Organizing Checklist Print out the spring organizing checklist here or by clicking on the image below. Printable Spring Cleaning Checklist Print out the spring cleaning checklist here or by clicking on the image below.

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Easy slow cooker Reese's peanut butter hot chocolate recipe topped with a Reese's peanut butter cup and Reese's Pieces.

Crock Pot Reese’s Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

January 31, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Crock Pot Reese’s Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate recipe is the perfect way to end a snow day! Why Make Hot Chocolate in a Crock Pot? When you make hot chocolate in a slow cooker, you don’t have to worry about it scorching. The slow process ensures even heat, so all you have to doRead More

How to grow horseradish

How to Grow Horseradish

January 30, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This guide on how to grow horseradish includes everything you need to know about growing horseradish from roots. Horseradish isn’t just a condiment in a jar before it ended up in the jar it started off its life as a garden plant! Did you know you can grow your own horseradish right in your ownRead More

Leftover taco meat recipes

Leftover Taco Meat Recipes

January 29, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These leftover taco meat recipes will turn your leftovers into flavorful new meals the whole family will love. If you have ever had leftover taco meat from Taco Tuesday, you know how frustrating it can be. You don’t want to throw it out because meat is getting more and more expensive these days and it’s too wastefulRead More

How to Get Out of Debt with Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps

How to Get Out of Debt Using Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps

January 25, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Have you resolved to get out of debt? Dave Ramesy’s Baby Steps will give you a doable plan to pay off debt and start building a savings. The Total Money Makeover system is set up to help people get their finances back on track. It works by helping you to get on a budget andRead More

Harvesting watercress

How to Grow Watercress

January 24, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This guide on how to grow watercress includes everything you need to know about growing watercress in the garden. Watercress was a staple in most depression era gardens. Watercress also worked its way into dainty tea sandwiches, as women loved the fresh flavor and distinct crunch the leafy green offered. I say it is timeRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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