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How to Freeze Nuts for Future Use - plus a list of nuts that can be frozen and tips for using frozen nuts.

How to Freeze Nuts for Future Use

February 15, 2018 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

You can save money by buying nuts in bulk when they are on sale and freezing them for future use. Use the tips for how to freeze nuts below and you can save money on your baking expenses. A couple times a year I stumble upon a great sale on nuts. Usually, they are inRead More

10 Painless Ways to Create an Emergency Fund

10 Painless Ways to Create an Emergency Fund

February 15, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are some ways to find extra money in your budget so you can use it to create an emergency fund: We are faced with all different kinds of money decisions every day. As a society that struggles with how to handle money, one of the biggest advantages we can give ourselves is to create anRead More

Gluten-Free Valentines Day Dessert Recipes and Treat Ideas

20 Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Desserts

February 6, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here are 20 gluten-free Valentine’s Day desserts to help you plan your party! I love that these 20 Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Desserts are not only delicious but safe for us to eat.  There are simple recipes like our own chocolate raspberry bark and more complicated but amazing gluten-free recipes like shortbread cookies.  By thinking outside the box orRead More

A sample of the delicious dinner recipes in the meal plan for February

Healthy Dinner Menu for February

February 2, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you wish you had time to create a healthy dinner menu plan for your family? I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Meal Plan with 4 weeks of easy, healthy, and quick dinner recipes. We have compiled 28 healthy dinner recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly. We have alsoRead More

Printable Keto Diet Food List

Keto Diet Printables

January 26, 2018 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Below you will find a variety of printables to help you if you are following a keto diet. You can click on the image or on the link below the image to print out the various tools. Keto Diet Meal Plans We have both a meal plan that is filled out with a week’s worthRead More

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A great Valentine's Day does not have to be expensive. You can celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget with these tips for saving money on dinner, flowers, and gifts.

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget

January 24, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These money-saving tips will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget. Valentine’s Day is a popular time to show your loved ones just how much you care. However, it has become so commercialized that you can easily overspend on the holiday. If you are on a budget, have no fear. You can still showRead More

Eat from the freezer and pantry challenge - how to get started on your pantry challenge.

Eat from the Freezer and Pantry Challenge

January 21, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Are you looking for an easy way to save money this month? you can easily cut your grocery bill by 75% with a freezer and pantry challenge. What is a Pantry Challenge? A pantry challenge can be performed in a variety of ways and for whatever amount of time you set from a week toRead More

Printable Valentine Baggy Toppers

January 15, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These printable valentine baggy toppers turn bags of candy into adorable valentines. My youngest son loves Valentine’s Day and I enjoy helping him celebrate it. The increased awareness of food allergies and diet restrictions has made bringing treats to classrooms a little more difficult. One thing I have found helpful is to use printable baggy toppers with sealableRead More

There are lots of benefits of being an early riser! Getting up an hour or two earlier can improve your whole day and free up time for things you enjoy.

5 Benefits of Being an Early Riser

January 10, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Are you an early riser?  Going to bed early seems to be hard these days. The days are long and the nights are so peaceful and quiet, it’s hard to get motivated to go to sleep early.  This is especially true if you are juggling kids at home during the day and feel like yourRead More

Printable Monthly Cleaning Checklists

December 29, 2017 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

You can print out the cleaning list, by clicking on the image or on the link below the image. We will add new printable cleaning lists throughout the year. January Cleaning Checklist Print out a copy of the January Cleaning Checklist here. February Cleaning Checklist Print out a copy of the February Cleaning Checklist here.Read More

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How to save money with meal planning.

How to Save Money with Meal Planning

December 28, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here is a frugal tip for how to save money with meal planning. Meal planning can save your life and your budget with little to no hassle at all. Many people tend to think that meal planning is difficult, it takes too much time, you have to use coupons and have books and planners, etc.Read More

20 Gluten-Free Cocktail Recipes- Here is a variety of gluten-free cocktails that everyone can enjoy. Try these classic recipes and fun mixed drinks!

20 Gluten-Free Cocktail Recipes

December 28, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When you are following a gluten-free diet, cocktails can be hard to navigate. Here are 20 gluten-free cocktail recipes to make party planning easier. If you love a nightcap or a great cocktail with your meal, then this list of 20 Gluten-Free Cocktail Recipes is going to give you something to make a toast to tonight.  FromRead More

New Year's Resolutions and Reflections Printable

New Year’s Resolution Printable

December 26, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You can print out the New Year’s Resolution printable here or by clicking on the image below.

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Delicious stack of Mocha Fudge pieces.

Mocha Fudge

December 18, 2017 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

This mocha fudge recipe combines the flavors of chocolate fudge and coffee an easy homemade candy. I love the combination of coffee and chocolate in desserts. There is a depth of flavor when coffee and chocolate are combined that is unmatched when they are served individually! I decided to modify my Easy Fudge Recipe andRead More

Winter Olympic Activities for Kids

December 15, 2017 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

The Winter Olympics will showcase athletes from around the world and inspire young kids with dreams of being Olympic athletes.  Impromptu medal ceremonies will pop up in living rooms across the country.  Why not encourage your children’s imaginations with some Winter Olympic Activities for Kids?  You could hold an Olympic themed day or spread the activitiesRead More

homemade vanilla steamer recipe made with milk, vanilla extract, and sugar

Homemade Vanilla Steamer

December 11, 2017 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Would you like to create a coffee shop vanilla steamer yourself? Use this homemade vanilla steamer recipe and enjoy a tasty vanilla steamer without leaving your house! My youngest son doesn’t like hot chocolate. He simply does not like chocolate and isn’t actually that fond of sweets. When we are home, I usually make himRead More

Delicious chocolate-covered Oreo cookies topped with an icing wreath and candy decorations.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Wreath Cookies

December 8, 2017 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Just because you don’t like to bake doesn’t mean you can’t create awesome Christmas cookies! Make these easy chocolate covered Oreo Wreath Cookies for your cookie exchange. These chocolate covered Oreo wreath cookies are so festive! No one will care that you didn’t bring home-baked cookies to the cookie swap! You can make these OreoRead More

Easy Cross Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Kids

Cross Ornament Craft for Kids

December 7, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Decoupage Cross Ornament craft for kids is a simple Christmas activity that you can do with your kids at home or in a Sunday school class. Making your own decoupage cross ornament is simple. This is a great craft to help kids get into the true meaning of the holiday spirit while creating anRead More

25 Gluten-Free Christmas Desserts- Everyone can enjoy their favorite treats this Christmas with these gluten-free desserts. There are many to choose from!

25 Gluten-Free Christmas Desserts

December 6, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Gluten-free Christmas desserts are always at the top of my list of planning recipes for the holiday since it is the one time every year that everyone agrees a little indulgence is perfectly acceptable.  From chocolate laden candies to classic pies and cookies, the holidays are filled with amazing sweet treats everyone loves.  These 25 Gluten-Free ChristmasRead More

December Menu Plan with 31 healthy dinner recipes that are quick and easy to make.

Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for December

December 1, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you struggle to find time to create a healthy dinner meal plan for your family? Then you probably don’t have a lot of time to cook either. I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Menu Plan with 31 healthy dinner recipes that are quick and easy to make. We have compiled 31 healthyRead 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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