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Slow cooker Weight Watchers Recipes

15 Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Recipes

December 6, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Save time in the kitchen while sticking with your Weight Watchers diet plan by using one of these slow cooker Weight Watchers recipes on busy days. Watching what you eat is made easy with these 15 Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Recipes. Soups, casseroles, main dishes, and even sides are all made easier when using aRead More

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

November 30, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These printables were created to accompany our Book-Themed Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Use this Book Themed Welcome Letter to introduce your kids to the new concept. Print it out here. If your elf has a name, use the unsigned version. Not starting on December 1rst? Use this welcome letter that invites your child to joinRead More

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The Best Kids Christmas Books to Read with them during the Advent season.

The Best Christmas Books for Kids

November 28, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I’ve collected a list with the help of friends and family of the best Christmas books for kids. Reading Christmas books during advent is one of our family’s favorite traditions. After the Epiphany on January 6th, I pack up the Christmas books and put them away until the day after Thanksgiving. The kids are doublyRead More

DIY Advent Calendar Ideas

November 23, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Advent calendars and activities are always a great addition to the holiday season. DIY  Advent Calendar Ideas A way to help tide children over for the made event or teach children the meaning of Christmas. The perfect opportunity to enjoy small indulgences. This year for Advent find a new something fun to try and bring somethingRead More

No more letting leftover turkey go to waste once the holiday is over, check out these 7 Uses for leftover turkey that will save money and reduce waste.

7 Uses For Leftover Turkey

November 21, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Don’t let a single bite of that delicious leftover turkey go to waste this year, check out these 7 Uses for Leftover Turkey! 7  Uses for Leftover Turkey Thanksgiving only comes once a year, but for most families, the turkey lasts long after. Unfortunately, though, a lot of those families don’t use the leftover turkeyRead More

This Double Chocolate Lump Coal Rice Krispie Treats recipe is made with Cocoa Krispies and Chocolate Oreos. A tasty Christmas dessert recipe!

Double Chocolate Lump of Coal Rice Krispie Treats

November 20, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Double Chocolate Lump of Coal Rice Krispie Treats make a delicious food gift for those on your naughty list! So make up a batch and add the lumps of coal to their Christmas stocking. Two years ago, I shared a recipe for Lump of Coal Rice Krispie Treats. While lots of people loved theRead More

How to Keep Turkey Moist & Prevent Turkey Slices from Drying Out. Tips for keeping your cooked turkey from drying out and keep the sliced turkey moist.

How to Keep Turkey Moist & Prevent Turkey Slices from Drying Out

November 19, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use these tips for how to keep cooked turkey moist and prevent your cut turkey slices from drying out during your holiday parties. Even if you have taken every precaution to create a moist and tender turkey, the meat can still dry out fairly fast after it has been cut. Nobody enjoys dry turkey! And itRead More

Saving money on holiday gifts

Tips for Saving Money on Holiday Gifts

November 16, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These tips for saving money on holiday gifts will help you stick to your budget this year. Last year American families spent an average of $700.00 on Christmas gifts. If you were one of those families, I’m going to try to help you lower your expenses this year with these tips for saving money onRead More

How to find the best deals on Black Friday

How to Find the Best Deals on Black Friday

November 16, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you want to maximize your Black Friday savings, you need to go in with a plan. Here’s how to find the best deals on Black Friday. Ahh..the shopping season is just around the corner and that means after you are stuffed on stuffing and turkey, it’s time to hit up the store aisles forRead More

17 Pasta Salad Recipes

Pasta Salad Recipes

November 16, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These pasta salad recipes make great easy weeknight dinners or fun side dishes for picnics and barbecues. Did your mom or grandmother have a specific dish they always brought to family get-togethers, picnics or BBQs? I think most of ours did, and now, we may even be the one that has our own. For me,Read More

Homemade nativity scenes for decorations and nativity crafts for kids

15 Homemade Nativity Scenes and Activities

November 12, 2018 by Alea Milham

Here are homemade nativity scenes that make great Christmas decorations and nativity crafts for kids to make themselves. Last year I shared that we don’t really do Santa at our house. Instead, we celebrate St.Nicholas Day which is December 6th. Our only nod to Santa is when we serve as a “Secret Santa” for familiesRead More

How to grow collard greens

How to Grow Collard Greens

November 8, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Collard greens are a great salad green to grow in the garden. These tips on how to grow collard greens will help you with every step of the way. Collard greens aren’t just full of vitamins, they are also easy to grow. They do well in cooler temperatures, making them the perfect addition to yourRead More

Sirloin Beef Meal Kit with Mashed Cauliflower and Baby Spinach from Raley's

Microwave Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

November 5, 2018 by Alea Milham 16 Comments

Thanks to Raley’s for allowing me to share their microwave mashed cauliflower recipe that is part of their Sirloin Beef meal kit. Even on nights when I don’t have a lot of time to cook, I want to feed my family a nutritious meal made with wholesome ingredients. When I want to cut corners withoutRead More

Leftover rice recipes

Leftover Rice Recipes

November 3, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Turn your leftover rice into delicious new recipes with these 16 leftover rice recipes! Rice is very easy to make in large batches. I often will make it because it keeps well in the fridge for a few days and it freezes well too. Rice easily picks up any flavor you give it, so youRead More

7 Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipes- With this variety of gluten-free pie crusts you are sure to find a recipe to fit your needs. Try one with you favorite pie!

7 Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipes

November 3, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 7 Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipes will be just what you need to create all of your favorite holiday pies with ease.  Having to eat a gluten-free diet due to celiac disease, allergies, or dietary restrictions means it can be tough to enjoy your favorite foods.  These options for pie crusts give you a greatRead More

15 Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipes- Whether you like traditional stuffing or classic cornbread dressing, there is a gluten-free recipe here for any preference.

15 Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipes

November 2, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You don’t have to skip stuffing just because you are gluten-free! Check out these gluten-free stuffing recipes. These 15 Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipes will make your Thanksgiving meal just like you remember from childhood. Cornbread, gluten-free bread, quinoa, and rice are the base of these recipes. They are delicious, full of flavor, and mostly super easyRead More

Turkey Rice Krispie Treats

November 1, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Turkey Rice Krispie Treats are easy to put together and turn out so cute that they will be a hit this Thanksgiving with kids and grownups alike (no reason the kids should get all the fun). Make theses turkey rice krispie treats ahead of timeor let the children make their own on Thanksgiving while youRead More

Crescent roll recipes

Crescent Roll Recipes

October 31, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you like crescent rolls, you’ll love these mouth-watering crescent roll recipes! Who doesn’t love a delicious and buttery crescent roll with a hot, homemade dish? They are a staple at holiday meals and go great with meatloaf, but they can also be the star of the show, too! Crescent rolls make perfect quick andRead More

How to grow endive

How to Grow Endive

October 26, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Endive is a great leafy green to grow in the garden, and this guide on how to grow endive will help you with everything from starting seeds to harvesting greens. If you like lettuce and other plants in the leafy greens category, endive is for you! Endive lettuce is easy to grow, produces a lotRead More

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Plan

October 24, 2018 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

My Thanksgiving dinner menu doesn’t change much from year to year. It is made up of tried and true family favorites, but they are not all considered traditional Thanksgiving recipes. Making my Thanksgiving meal plan early allows me to start picking up some of the ingredients early as I find them on sale. I recommendRead 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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