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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Hi all! I’m Elise from The Frugal Farm Wife. I’m so excited to share one of my new favorite gluten-free recipes here on Premeditated Leftovers today! I love banana bread. All of my life, it’s been one of my favorite treats, and I was so happy the day I found a gluten-free banana bread recipeRead More

10 Frugal and Fun Date Ideas

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Date nights are essential for any marriage or relationship to work. When you find the time to spend with each other, you are able to reconnect and renew your relationship. Another reason why date night is essential is it gives time away from the kids, time away from work, and a change of scenery toRead More

Tips for Planning the Ultimate Staycation

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  While many are already planning their annual family road trip, some of us either can’t afford a large vacation or don’t have enough time off from work to make that happen this year.  A great alternative is to create a staycation for your family that allows you to do a lot of fun touristyRead More

Easy Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Recipe

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My family loves frozen yogurt, but my oldest son really shouldn’t eat any dairy products. He is lactose and casein intolerant. When I discovered that Silk came out with their new Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative, I knew that I was going to use it to make a dairy-free frozen yogurt recipe that my whole familyRead More

Hasselback BLT

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Ever have an idea that is so simple, it is absolutely brilliant? That’s how I felt when I came up with the idea for a Hasselback BLT: It is brilliant in its simplicity! Skip the bread and just add the bacon and lettuce directly to the tomato. This is a low-carb, naturally gluten-free alternative to BLTRead More

Mother’s Survival Kit

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Ever have those days where you just need a fairy Godmother to show up with a magic wand and make things better? Earlier this week, I mentioned that my kids have been sick. What I didn’t share was that my youngest son was hit hard with the influenza virus that is going around. He wasRead More

5 Tips to a Stress-Free Summer with Kids

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Summer is all about school-free fun for children, but as parents, we may be feeling more stress than normal. There is so much going on during the season that you don’t want to turn down any of it. Read on to learn how you can enjoy the summer without it leaving you stressed out atRead More

How to Make Your Kitchen Energy Efficient

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Most people don’t think about their kitchen needing to be energy efficient, but indeed there are many ways you can make your home more eco-friendly right in your kitchen. These tips for Making Your Kitchen Energy Efficient are easy to implement and very effective. Not only can you save on energy expenses, you are beingRead More

Chocolate Crisco Frosting

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This chocolate Crisco frosting recipe holds up well in warmer weather! Why would you make chocolate icing with Crisco shortening? I answer this in detail in my Vanilla Crisco Frosting recipe, but the main reasons are: Shortening is a solid at room temperature, so frosting made with Crisco holds up better in warm weather thanRead More

10 Natural Ways to Improve Your Immune System

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Confession: I don’t really like yogurt. Oh, I will use it in recipes to make healthy dips, dressings, and casseroles. But I never just grab a spoon and dive into a bowl of yogurt. I have tried to like it. I really have. I have tried just about every brand and flavor available trying to findRead More

Eco-Friendly Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds

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Many people don’t think about buying clothing as being a green or natural living choice, however we know that the more wasteful you are the less frugal and green you are. Eco-Friendly Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds gives you the opportunity to not only save money, but to recycle something someone else no longer needed.Read More

Rocky Road Fudge

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Chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts – what an amazing combination! When I was making Rocky Road Bark, I started thinking that a Rocky Road Fudge would be incredibly awesome…and it is! This is now my favorite fudge recipe. The chewy marshmallows and crunchy almonds make a wonderful contrast to the creamy fudge. This rocky road fudge recipe isRead More

DIY Cork Napkin Rings Tutorial

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David shares this craft upcycling corks in this cork napkin ring tutorial. I love a good craft and my collection of napkin rings is never-ending. Some of my favorite crafts are those that can be done by nearly any skill-level and are quick to do and produce awesome results. These DIY cork napkin rings wouldRead More

Gluten-Free Mocha Fudge Cake

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I shared my Mocha Fudge Frosting recipe almost 6 months ago, but like with my Gluten-Free Chai Spiced Cake, I forgot to share the recipe for the cupcakes after sharing the frosting recipe. Oops! Again! My family has long loved my Mocha Fudge Frosting, but I always served it on top of chocolate cake. ItRead More

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.