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Pork Roast and Acorn Squash Recipe with orange Cinnamon Glaze

Pork Roast and Acorn Squash

October 12, 2015 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This pork roast and acorn squash recipe is cooked in an orange-cinnamon glaze. A couple years ago, I bought incorrectly marked seeds and accidentally planted acorn squash when I thought I was planting pumpkins. The plants were incredibly productive. I had tons of acorn squash and limited experience with preparing it. After butchering several ofRead More

How to make Crisco frosting.

Crisco Frosting

October 9, 2015 by Alea Milham 88 Comments

Here is our classic white Crisco Frosting recipe, which is sometimes referred to as Vanilla Crisco Frosting. Did you know you can make frosting with Crisco shortening? It may sound weird, but it is true. Crisco frosting was quite popular in the 1960s and 1970s. It was an easy way to make icing when youRead More

How to Save Money While Living Paycheck to Paycheck- Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck? Here are 5 ways you can still save money each month.

How To Save Money While Living Paycheck To Paycheck

October 8, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Knowing How to Save Money While Living Paycheck to Paycheck is the only way you will prevent financial distress later on. When your funds are limited, it is important to attempt to make a backup plan. Even if you feel you only have two pennies to rub together at the end of your pay period,Read More

20 Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Recipes- These gluten-free recipes are a cinch to prepare in your slow cooker. They include hearty soups, stews, and casseroles.

20 Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Recipes

October 8, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These Gluten Free Slow Cooker Recipes are a great choice for easy weeknight meals that are safe for the entire family. Gluten Free meals aren’t as hard to prepare as they seem, and these delicious recipes prove that! Soups, stews, casseroles, and even breakfasts are easy to assemble in a slow cooker to feed theRead More

12 Thrift Store Items Worth Cash- Many thrift stores have gold mines on their shelves just waiting to be found. Keep an eye out for these 12 valuable items.

12 Thrift Store Items Worth Cash

October 7, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Do you love combing through thrift stores for deals and steals? Many people do, and might even consider it a hobby or addiction! But did you know your thrifting hobby could actually be profitable? Many thrift stores have gold mines on the shelf just waiting to be found. The trick is, knowing what you areRead More

15 Corn Crafts and Activities for Kids- You can teach kids everything from art to agriculture with these cool corn activities. Each one is fun and frugal!

15 Corn Crafts and Activities for Kids

October 7, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 15 Corn Crafts and Activities for Kids are a perfect way to teach your kids about everything from textures to agriculture.  You can use these fun activities in your homeschool classroom or you can use them as a fun fall activity to occupy kids on the weekends.  Dying corn kernels is a fun activityRead More

The #1 Financial Prep Every Family Needs- Is your family equipped for a money emergency? These valuable tips you will help you achieve financial readiness.

The #1 Financial Prep Every Family Needs

October 5, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

  Do you prepare for emergencies? I don’t mean full on preparing for the end of the world as we know it, rather things like having candles, extra water and food on hand and a 72 hour emergency bag made? If so, I have a question for you: the last time that you looked atRead More

Frugal Ways to Tackle Necessary Home Repairs- These 5 tips will help keep your costs and stress levels low when an emergency repair is needed on your home.

Frugal Ways To Tackle Necessary Home Repairs

September 30, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Frugal Ways to Tackle Necessary Home Repairs are much easier to manage than you might first believe. Home repairs can range from the costly major repairs to minor incidental fixes that come up. If you are working hard to stay within a budget, or perhaps even barely managing pay check to pay check, these tips willRead More

How to Make Traditional Toffee Recipe and Tutorial with step by step pictures

Easy Homemade Toffee

September 28, 2015 by Alea Milham 28 Comments

My family loves my Homemade Toffee recipe. In fact, they like it so much that when I make Christmas candies to share with our friends the first batch of this toffee doesn’t make it out of the house. Toffee makes a great gift. It has the wow factor because everyone thinks it is difficult toRead More

7 Ways to Save Money on Insulating Your Home- A few simple tricks can save you money and help maintain temperatures in your home by improving insulation.

7 Ways To Save Money On Insulating Your Home

September 28, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Winter months hit and you fear the dreaded utility bill that keeps your home warm. These 7 Ways To Save Money On Insulating Your Home will keep that fear away. Proper insulation will help your home stay heated and cooled with less expense out of your pocket. A few simple tricks can provide you withRead More

Homemade Pesto Sauce Recipe is a great way to use up basil from your garden

Homemade Pesto Sauce

September 27, 2015 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Are you in a rush to do something with your herbs before the first freeze arrives? I mass harvest all of my outdoor herbs before the first freeze hits and kills off many of my plants. I dry many of my herbs to use throughout the year. I also freeze some of my herbs. However,Read More

How to Dry Herbs including how to prepare fresh herbs, air drying herbs, how to dry herbs in a microwave, oven drying herbs, and how to store dried herbs.

How to Dry Herbs – 4 Methods to Dry Fresh Herbs

September 27, 2015 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

I enjoy growing herbs and being able to use fresh herbs in recipes throughout the summer. However, once the herbs begin to bolt or colder temperatures threaten the plants with a freeze, I know it is time for me to give up my fresh herbs and dry the herbs, so I can use the dried herbs all winter long. ThereRead More

How to Make Homemade Colored Chalk Paint - Includes a recipe for chalk paint, a tutorial, and tips for using chalk paint

How to Make Colored Chalk Paint

September 25, 2015 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

Do you love the look of colored chalk paint in home decor, but hate the high price of chalk paint? Good news! You can make your own chalk paint in what ever color you wish for a fraction of the price. Not only is it inexpensive to make, is also easy to make your ownRead More

7 Ways to Improve Garden Soil- With a little planning and helpful neighbors you can improve your garden soil for free. Learn how with these 7 frugal tips.

7 Ways to Improve Garden Soil

September 22, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to amending your garden soil for the next planting season you have many options. Most of which cost you money but with a little planning and some helpful neighbors you can improve your soil for FREE. 7 Ways to Improve Garden Soil 1. Coffee Grounds. Most people throw coffee grounds away soRead More

7 Fast Fall Cleaning Tips for Every Home- Fall cleaning will be much more manageable this year when you use these tips for working quickly and efficiently.

7 Fast Fall Cleaning Tips For Every Home

September 21, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Fall cleaning is a task every family will take on at some point and these 7 Fast Fall Cleaning Tips For Every Home will make this year’s cleaning, decluttering, and organizint much more manageable. From making the right kind of list, to sticking with cleaning and not getting distracted, this list will help you toRead More

How to Sell Items on Instagram. Do you want to turn your clutter into cash? If so, selling items on Instagram might be for you. Check out how to successfully sell items on Instagram here!

How to Sell Items on Instagram

September 20, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Do you want to turn your clutter into cash? If so, selling items on Instagram might be for you! Traditionally Instragram has been a social media site used for posting vacation pictures and funny pet pics, but the truth is that businesses and individuals have figured out how to use Instagram to get their productRead More

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The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder Documentary + Giveaway

September 20, 2015 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

I loved reading the Little House books and watching Little House on the Prairie as a girl, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder.  I am also giving one copy of the documentary away. You can enter the giveaway at the bottom ofRead More

How to Make Natural Moth Repellent - Make your own substitute for moth balls with these directions for a natural, chemical-free, DIY moth repellent sachets.

How to Make Natural Moth Repellent

September 19, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

As you pack away seasonal clothing, here are some ways to make natural moth repellent to protect your clothes from moths while in storage. Once we moved to an area with four seasons, I realized I needed to store seasonal clothing. I  realized that along with packing up seasonal clothing, I also needed to repel moths fromRead More

15 Unexpected Ways to Save Money in Your Daily Life- Are you stuck on your money saving journey? Identify more ways to cut expenses with these frugal tips.

15 Unexpected Ways to Save Money in Your Daily Life

September 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you’ve been trying to cut your expenses and save money, you might find yourself running out of ideas. Sure, you know to cut out your morning coffee and to dump cable, but what about the other ways that you don’t normally think about? They can be very easy to miss! These 15 Unexpected WaysRead More

20 Gluten Free Cupcake Recipes- Cupcakes are a treat that everyone loves. This list has delicious gluten free options that are safe for your entire family.

20 Gluten Free Cupcake Recipes

September 17, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Cupcakes are the perfect portion controlled snack or dessert, and these Gluten Free Cupcake Recipes are ideal for your cravings.  With all of your favorite cupcake flavors now in great gluten free recipes you’ll never have to feel left out.  Birthday parties, holiday events, and just after dinner dessert can be delicious with any ofRead 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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