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How to Reheat Leftovers

August 13, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

After creating a dish for your family, most people have the common task of dealing with leftovers. Leftovers can be a great thing for your family as your lunch the next afternoon or for the base of a new dinner the next day. Since you have spent all that time cooking a healthy meal, youRead More

Fruit Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop

August 12, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This week will be the last week that Judy from Savoring Today will be participating in the Hearth and Soul Hop as a co-host. If you follow Savoring Today, you already know that Judy is transitioning to the life of an empty nester. She is going to use this time to focus more intensely onRead More

Gluten-Free Earthquake Cake

August 12, 2013 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

This gluten-free Earthquake Cake recipe easy to make and can be served in the pan you baked it in making it easy to take to potlucks. Have you ever had an Earthquake Cake? They are amazingly delicious! Coconut, pecans, and molten cream cheese lava bursting through the fissures in the chocolate cake. One of myRead More

6 Ways to Save Money at Target

August 11, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

If you enjoy shopping at Target and are doing so on a budget, it is important that you know about all of the ways to save Target offers! Below, you will find 6 ways to save money at Target and get the most bang for your buck. Shopping at Target is of course fun, andRead More

Gluten-Free Boston Cream Pie

August 11, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Last month my son’s geography class was studying Massachusetts and the teacher was planning on serving Boston Cream Pie. I bring a gluten-free version of whatever she serves, so my son is not left out. However, I had never made a Boston Cream Pie before. I hadn’t even ever tasted a Boston Cream Pie before,Read More

How to Convert Recessed Lighting into Pendant Lighting

August 10, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Pendant lighting seems to be the trend today when choosing new lighting for a decorative look. However many homeowners will have to convert previous installed recessed lighting to a normal ceiling fixture by using a conversion kit. Conversion kits are sold at your local home improvement stores. Once the conversion kit has been installed, anyRead More

Senior Discounts Start as Early as Age 50

August 10, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Last weekend, I had an opportunity to meet Lori Felix of More with Less Today. We have collaborated on online projects before, so it was a delight to finally meet her in person. While in Orlando, we had a lot of fun and enjoyed a few adventures. One evening we got lost while taking aRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Jewelry Cleaner

August 9, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I know I should take my jewelry to be cleaned at the jewelers, but it one of those errands that I never find time to do. In a pinch, I have taken an old toothbrush to my wedding set to quickly add some sparkle before going out. However, I recently discovered a frugal, homemade jewelryRead More

9 Ways to Find Coupons Online

9 Ways to Find Coupons Online

August 5, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 9 ways to find coupons online will help you maximize your savings. One of the best ways to maximize savings is with coupons. If you are new to couponing, this can be a daunting task and you may not have any idea how to find them in the first place. The good thing aboutRead More

10 Ways to Save on Birthday Parties

August 3, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Birthday’s are special occasions and if you’re throwing a party for someone you love – you want to make it extra special. But, sometimes extra special can be pretty expensive. Here are some tips to save you money when throwing your next birthday party on a budget! Set a budget. Know exactly how much youRead More

10 Uses for Garden Grown Tomatoes

August 1, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Here are 10 ways to use up the tomatoes from your garden. It is that beautiful time of year when backyard gardens become chock full of bright and juicy tomatoes! It seems like overnight they can multiply by the dozens and before you know it, you have bushels of tomatoes and no idea what toRead More

AllerMates – Allergy Bracelets

August 1, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If your kids have allergies or food sensitivities, it can be difficult for them to communicate just what they can and can’t have, depending on their age. I  was filled with both fear and pride as I overheard my 6 year old try to explain to his Sunday school teacher that he couldn’t have gluten.Read More

Grilled “Stir Fry”

July 31, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

We enjoyed the vegetables that we grilled to make our grilled salad so much that we decided to make a faux stir-fry by grilling veggies. I love grilling with my husband. It ends up being a team effort. Mostly I am just a back-seat griller, but he puts up with it to have company whileRead More

Washable Labels to Help Keep Track of Your Kids Stuff

July 30, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It’s almost back to school time, which means buying all sorts of items for your children to take with them.  If your kids are anything like mine, you also need a way to keep their names displayed on some of the items so that if they get lost or misplaced, they find their way backRead More

Crunchy Cabbage Salad

July 29, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you are wondering what you can possibly do to make those Ramen noodle packs healthy check out our Crunchy Cabbage Salad.  As I find with most salads I make, this one is easy to adapt to your family tastes.  We have often served with grilled Teriyaki Chicken on the side or used shredded chickenRead More

Reduce Waste with Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes

July 29, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

School is right around the corner, and I’m sure you’re looking for some great products to use in your child’s lunch box.  If you’re into Bento and Artisian lunches, or even into keeping your children’s foods separated, without using lots of baggies, you may be interested in EcoLunchBoxes. We bought stainless steel lunch boxes andRead More

Menu Plan Week of 7/29

July 28, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We are entering into week 4 of the furlough. I have been cooking from the pantry, freezer and garden. The freezer and garden are still full, but the pantry is starting to get low. We are eating more meatless meals and I am replacing half of the hamburger in some recipes with beans or lentilsRead More

How to Save Money with Amazon Local

July 28, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We have talked about using Amazon Local to save money on travel and to help you enjoy a date night on a budget. Those of you who are unfamiliar with Amazon Local may have wondered how it works. Katie is sharing how you can use Amazon Local to save money: Do you love daily dealRead More

How to Save Money at Walgreens with Balance Rewards

July 28, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Christine is sharing tips for saving money at Walgreen’s with Balance Rewards. If you already know how Balance Rewards works, you can find a list of Walgreen’s sales with coupon matchups here. One of the neatest programs out there is Walgreen’s Balance Rewards Points. Not only can you save money on so many items inRead More

Salad recipes

10 Delicious Salad Recipes

July 27, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

These delicious salad recipes are perfect for easy weeknight dinners or for meal prepping lunches. I am not sure what the weather is like where you live, but we have been having record high temperatures. It is so hot I don’t want to eat, let alone turn on the oven and cook. I just wantRead 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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