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8 Tips for Taming Kids’ Tech Obsession

8 Tips for Taming Kids’ Tech Obsession

September 17, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Michele Kambolis, a family therapist and author of Generation Stressed: Play-Based Tools to Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety is sharing tips for taming kids’ tech obsession. Technology is changing childhood, with as many opinions on healthy usage as there are gadgets to distract us. While technology holds possibilities and benefits, there are known drawbacks associatedRead More

How to Find Deals on Craft Supplies- There are many easy ways to find great deals on craft supplies. Use these money-saving tips the next time you restock.

How to Find Deals on Craft Supplies

September 14, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Ask any crafter and they’ll tell you that craft supplies can often be budget breaking. No matter what your chosen craft is, you can easily overspend if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are several ways to find deals on craft supplies that are really easy to do. They will help cut your crafting costs downRead More

Frugal Fall Family Fun

Frugal Fall Family Fun

September 13, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Are you ready for some family fun this fall? There are so many great activities you can do with your family during the fall season! When it comes to family fun during the fall, you won’t have to worry about breaking the budget. Thankfully, most fall activities are very affordable and family friendly. Make itRead More

How the PatPat App Helps You Save Money: You questioned answered here! What is the PatPat App? How does the PatPat App work? Plus a promo code to receive 35% off your purchase in addition to $5.00 off your first order!

How the PatPat App Helps Moms Save Money

September 13, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Have you heard about the PatPat App? It was recently named one of the best new apps in the App Store and I was really excited to discover it! So what is the PatPat App and how can it help moms save money? The PatPat App is a daily deals app for moms. At PatPat, you’llRead More

7 Items in Your Home That Make Great Halloween Costumes- Create easy and affordable Halloween costumes by utilizing these basic items from around your home.

7 Items in Your Home That Make Great Halloween Costumes

September 10, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are 7 Items in Your Home That Make Great Halloween Costumes and are perfect for keeping on a budget, all while giving your kids a fun costume to wear. You will love the ease of creating something at home, and your kids will love being truly unique as they go to parties or door to doorRead More

20 Gluten Free Apple Recipes- These gluten free recipes bring apples to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner table in delicious treats that everyone will enjoy.

20 Gluten Free Apple Recipes

September 10, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 20 Gluten Free Apple Recipes are perfect for using up all the great apples you pick this fall at the local orchard.  As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, and these recipes will keep you and your entire family enjoying the crisp delicious flavors of apples no matterRead More

8 ways to thicken your hair naturally

Ways to Thicken Your Hair Naturally

September 9, 2015 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Ways to Thicken Your Hair Naturally Dealing with thin hair is no fun! Using conventional shampoos can leave your hair looking flat, thin, and weighed down. Check out these awesome ways to thicken your hair naturally, and without spending an arm and a leg! Head to the Kitchen… You’ll be amazed at how many waysRead More

zucchini fritters

Zucchini Fritters Recipe

September 9, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

We discovered a delicious Zucchini Fritters recipe in Good Cheap Eats Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less!) by Jessica Fisher. Even better, Jessica is letting us share this easy meatless meal with you. I was thrilled to have an opportunity to review Good Cheap Eats Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less!) by Jessica Fisher. You mayRead More

Meatless Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Meatless Ranch Pasta Salad + Dairy-Free Buttermilk Substitute

September 8, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Use the dairy-free ranch recipe to make a delicious meatless ranch pasta salad. It includes directions on how to make a dairy-free buttermilk substitute. Navigating the buffet table at a Game Day party can be quite difficult if you are dairy-intolerant.  I never realized how many dairy products ended up in Game Day recipes untilRead More

7 Ways to Stop Weeds in Your Garden- With these tips you can reduce your time spent weeding, skip the harsh chemical treatments, and win the weed battle.

7 Ways to Stop Weeds in Your Garden

September 8, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

7 Ways to Stop Weeds in Your Garden Nothing is more discouraging than going out to the garden and seeing that it has been overrun by unwanted plants.  Weeds are the most time consuming maintenance for your garden. With these tips you can reduce your time spent weeding, skip the harsh chemical treatments, and winRead More

How to Roast a Pumpkin and How to Make Pumpkin Puree: Easy tips for roasting pumpkin, how to make pumpkin puree from scratch and how to freeze pumpkin puree to use in recipes.

How to Roast a Pumpkin and How to Make Pumpkin Puree

September 6, 2015 by Alea Milham 34 Comments

It is easy to make pumpkin puree and depending on the prices of pumpkins in your area, it can save you quite a bit of money. When you make pumpkin puree you want to use baking pumpkins instead of carving pumpkins. Baking pumpkins are smaller, more flavorful, and contain less water. Sugar pumpkins are myRead More

Rocky Road Cheerios Bars

September 4, 2015 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

This easy, no-bake recipe for Rocky Road Cheerios Bars makes a tasty treat or after-school snack.   These Rocky Road Cheerios Bars are a quick and easy no-bake cereal bar treat! This tasty snack is made with cheerios, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and nuts. I love that it doesn’t require any baking and it only needsRead More

Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Presidential Elections: Children may not be old enough to vote, but they can learn early on about the election process.

Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Presidential Elections

September 4, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These tips for teaching your kids about presidential elections are going to come in handy as we head into an election year once again. Children may not be old enough to vote, but they can begin learning at an early age how the election process works. Understanding how basic election processes begin, as well as whatRead More

Easy Ways to Increase Energy Without Caffeine- Get more energy with these caffeine alernatives. They are healthier and easily fit into your daily routine.

Easy Ways to Increase Energy Without Caffeine

September 2, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These easy ways to increase energy without caffeine are tried and true methods used by millions of people every day. In our fast paced society we often get caught up using caffeine laden coffee, energy drinks, or supplements to keep up. These focus on natural healthy ways to get more energy that can easily fitRead More

7 Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipes- These non traditional pizza crusts and crust substitutes are all gluten free. Try one at your next family pizza night!

7 Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipes

September 2, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a nice pizza, but it can be tough if you have to have a gluten free diet.  These 7 Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipes are perfect for keeping the family pizza night a tradition.  So many hesitate to eat gluten free breads thinking they won’t be as yummy. However, we have proven thatRead More

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad Wrap

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad Wraps

September 1, 2015 by Alea Milham

You wouldn’t think as a homeschool mom that I would have to pack lunches. However I do. We attend classes at a homeschool co-op, music lessons, and go on at least one field trip a week. Which adds up to quite a few brown bag lunches through out the week. My youngest son is veryRead More

7 Frugal Ways to Glam Up Your Fall Wardrobe- These frugal ideas are perfect for stretching your dollar this year while creating a great new fall wardrobe.

7 Frugal Ways to Glam Up Your Fall Wardrobe

August 31, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are 7 Frugal Ways to Glam Up Your Fall Wardrobe no matter what your budget may be. As the weather turns cooler, you don’t have to be stuck wearing just your jeans and hoodie. You can create some great ensembles that are frugal and totally gorgeous to make you feel like you have aRead More

Tips for Eating Gluten-Free on the Road- These helpful tips will help you and your family stay gluten-free and avoid allergic reactions while on the road.

Tips for Eating Gluten-Free on the Road

August 31, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When you leave for vacation this year no need to fear what you eat when you use these tips for eating gluten-free on the road. Whether you have a medical diagnosis of Celiac Disease, or simply have a gluten sensitivity that brings minor discomfort, it can be tough eating on the road. With strange restaurantsRead More

15 Caramel and Candied Apple Recipes

August 29, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

One of my favorite things about fall is picking apples! We have 2 apple trees, so we usually have bushels of apples each autumn. Apples are my favorite fruit; I never tire of eating freshly picked-apples. If you don’t grow your own apples, you can still enjoy the fun by going apple picking with yourRead More

Budget Friendly Tailgate Party Tips- Enjoy tailgating on a budget with these simple steps that will stretch your dollar without sacrificing the fun.

Budget Friendly Tailgate Party Tips

August 27, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These budget friendly tailgate party tips are going to make game days this fall much easier on the budget. Everyone loves a fun party to watch their favorite team play, but these events can get costly when you are feeding a lot of people. Enjoy your tailgating event on a budget with a few simpleRead 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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