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10 Tips for an Organized Family- When you have kids, clutter and activities can quickly take over. Keep your family organized with these helpful tips.

10 Tips for an Organized Family

April 28, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to challenges for a family, organization is often at the top of the list. We have stuff and lots of it. When you have kids, the amount of stuff and activities you have multiplies until it takes control of your home and life. It doesn’t have to be that way. By findingRead More

Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing Recipe

Homemade Catalina Dressing

April 23, 2016 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Have you had Catalina dressing? It is slightly sweeter, redder, and spicier than French dressing. You can use this homemade Catalina dressing recipe to add a unique flavor to your salads. I was creating a dressing for my Southwest Pasta Salad and it wasn’t quite working. The dressing needed something but I couldn’t put my fingerRead More

Pork Cutlets with Mushrooms, Onions, and Sage- This frugal recipe pairs pork cutlets with flavorful ingredients in a creamy sauce. Enjoy over pasta or rice.

Pork Cutlets with Mushrooms, Onions, and Sage

April 20, 2016 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Pork loin is often on sale at our local grocery stores, and that means pork cutlets are not only super easy to make but budget friendly as well.  The addition of hearty mushrooms and onions in this recipe make a flavorful sauce. The real kick however, comes from the sage.  Sage is great alongside the earthy mushrooms.Read More

Best Essential Oils to Pack for Travel- Essential oils are a must when traveling. Here are the most useful oils to pack, along with tips on how to use them.

Best Essential Oils to Pack for Travel

April 20, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Whether you are grabbing a flight for a fun weekend getaway or doing a cross country road trip with your family, here are the Best Essential Oils To Pack For Travel that are a must on your checklist. Essential oils are a great item to keep in your travel bag as they can help alleviate motion sickness orRead More

10 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water- Drinking lemon water regularly can have many health and beauty benefits. Here are 10 that you may find useful.

10 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water

April 18, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Lemons are a popular fruit due to their nutritional benefits.  Not only are they good for your health, but for beauty reasons as well.  They are a huge source of vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, potassium, and and also contain traces of vitamin A and iron.  Here are just 10 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water on a regular basis.Read More

20 Gluten-Free Casserole Recipes- These gluten-free casseroles will make dinner time a lot easier. They are perfect for preparing ahead and freezing.

20 Gluten-Free Casserole Recipes

March 24, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

You don’t have to give up casseroles just because you had to give up gluten. Here are 20 delicious gluten-free casserole recipes. These 20 Gluten-Free Casserole Recipes scream comfort food.  A casserole is one of the best ways to stretch food a bit further, and make dinnertime easy for you to cook.  Most casseroles contain aRead More

10 Ways to Cash in on Your Old Children's Clothing- Turn those old to clothes into cash. Here are 10 ways to make money on children's clothing.

10 Ways To Cash In on Your Old Children’s Clothing

March 23, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you have children, you have children’s clothing! And chances are, the clothing is busting out of closets, drawers, and tubs. With the fast rate at which children grow, it is no surprise they wear something half a dozen times and it no longer fits. The frustrating part is, it is hard to feel likeRead More

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How to Freeze Raw Ginger Root

March 20, 2016 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

In my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, I share money saving tips and easy cooking hacks as well as over 100 recipes. This tip for freezing raw ginger root prevents food waste and makes it easier to grate fresh ginger. I love the flavor that fresh ginger lends a dish, but I can never useRead More

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

March 19, 2016 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

This Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe has a rich chocolate flavor! These gluten-free cupcakes are also Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, and Corn-Free. Usually when my family wants gluten-free chocolate cake they want my gluten-free mocha fudge cake, so I rarely make plain chocolate cake. However, I recently had a friend who wanted chocolate cupcakes and I decided it wasRead More

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How to Make Fluffy Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting

March 19, 2016 by Alea Milham 17 Comments

Use this dairy-free chocolate frosting recipe to make fluffy frosting to top cakes, cupcakes and even cookies! I told my friend Stephanie that I would bring her chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting to co-op for her birthday. I knew that I needed to make them gluten-free and dairy-free, but I forgot to ask about anyRead More

20 Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes- Here are 20 amazing breakfast recipes that are gluten-free. Make a breakfast date and get cooking!

20 Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes

March 17, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

My favorite meal of the day is breakfast, and these 20 Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes make that so much easier to manage.  Not only are there great casserole ideas that are fast and easy to make for multiple meals, but our own favorite pumpkin muffins and coffee cakes are featured as great options for the personRead More

Chicken Pot Pies

March 16, 2016 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

These homemade chicken pot pies are made in ramekins and the crust is made using puff pastry. Do you love homemade chicken pot pies? Do you think they are too hard to make them yourself? Jamie is sharing an easy way to make chicken pot pies yourself using puff pastry. This recipe is a greatRead More

Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins Recipe with Mint Chips

Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins with Mint Chips

March 16, 2016 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

This gluten-free chocolate muffin recipe with mint chips is delicious twist on chocolate muffins and makes a delicious addition to a brunch or fun after school snack. Is there any better combination of flavors than mint and chocolate? I think not! We often associate mint treats with Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day because of the green colorRead More

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

March 13, 2016 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

You can cook bacon in the oven. Seriously. This tip for how to cook bacon in the oven is from my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch. You are going to love this method once you realize how easy it is to bake bacon instead of cooking it on the stove top. When I cook bacon, I like to batch cook severalRead More

Use a pizza cutter to quickly cut bread into cubes when making croutons.

Garlic and Herb Croutons Recipe

March 12, 2016 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

This is a quick and easy crouton recipe that is made using sliced bread, olive oil, and spices. Homemade croutons are so good! Croutons also happen to be easy to make and cost so much less than buying them from the store, especially if you make them with homemade bread. Making homemade croutons also gives youRead More

25 Gluten-Free Easter Side Dishes- Here is a long list of gluten-free side dishes to add to your Easter menu this year. These recipes look amazing!

25 Gluten-Free Easter Side Dishes

March 10, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It’s time to think about what gluten-free Easter side dishes you want on your menu plan. One great thing about side dishes is that most are naturally gluten-free. Since most vegetables can be prepared without wheat involved, it means you can have a lot of your favorite sides no matter what your food allergy mayRead More

25 Weight Watchers Easter Recipes- Enjoy these Easter recipes without going over your Weight Watchers points. You'll find classic dishes and new favorites.

25 Weight Watchers Easter Recipes

March 3, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I love this list of Weight Watchers Easter Recipes.  Not only can you enjoy a traditional ham for Easter dinner, there are tons of great light versions of all the classic recipes. You can even have yummy deviled eggs on your Weight Watchers diet!  Substitute some of your classic cheesy and creamy dishes with lighter versionsRead More

Hollow chocolate Easter eggs

How to Make Hollow Chocolate Easter Eggs

February 27, 2016 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

Use this tutorial on how to make hollow chocolate Easter eggs to make your own candy eggs this year!   Here’s an Easter treat that is decorative, delicious, and filled with whatever you please. A hollow chocolate egg can hold jelly beans, chocolate eggs, marshmallow bunnies, or even money. You can even leave both sidesRead More

DIY Yarn Easter Eggs

February 27, 2016 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

My friend David is sharing a tutorial for DIY Yarn Easter Eggs: These DIY Yarn Easter Eggs are a fun and easy Easter craft to do with kids. The hardest part is waiting for the eggs to dry! You can use the string Easter eggs to decorate for Easter. Place them in a basket andRead More

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How to Save Money on Groceries with Manager Markdowns

February 26, 2016 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

I go grocery shopping with my list and coupons, but I add one more step to my trip to ensure maximum grocery savings: I look through the manager markdowns. Every.Single.Time. Even those times when I just need milk and eggs. How to Save Money on Groceries with Manager Markdowns: You never know what you will find inRead 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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