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Naturally Frugal Tip: How to Kill Fruit Flies

April 19, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

  If you have ever struggled to rid your home of fruit flies, you will appreciate Lauren’s naturally frugal solution. Even though several methods for eliminating fruit flies failed, Lauren kept trying until she found a solution that worked for her. Fruit flies haven’t shown up yet, but when they do, I will use thisRead More

Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

April 16, 2013 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

I love spring! The rhubarb in my garden is ready to be harvested and strawberries are in season, so it is time to make one of our favorite muffins. In our house muffins are not just a breakfast food, they are my kid’s favorite snack. All of my kids even enjoy muffins for dessert. Yes,Read More

Menu Plan Week of April 15

April 15, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Nothing quite inspires frugality than having to mail off a big fat check to the government. Fortunately for my family, I have some delicious items tucked away in the freezer like frozen artichokes, so they won’t feel deprived despite the fact that I have declared this week a “pantry week”. Was anybody else surprised byRead More

Breakfast Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop

April 15, 2013 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! I am featuring breakfast recipes from visiting last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake  Blueberry Cinnamon Mug Muffin Perfect Coconut Flour Pancakes Amaranth Makes a GreatRead More

Take Back Your Morning by Planning the Night Before

April 14, 2013 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

I am not a morning person. At all! Unfortunately both of my sons are, so that means I have to get out of bed at the crack of dawn. For me to have any chance of having a reasonably smooth morning, I have to start  planning the night before. I play to my strengths andRead More

Tax Day Freebies and Deals

April 13, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Tax Day Freebies 2013 April 15th 2013 is your last chance to get your taxes filed this year… and cash in on some Tax Day Freebies! Here’s a list of tax day freebies and cheapies that you can snag this year – we’ll be updating the list as we find more offers. These offers mayRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: Use Baking Soda to Remove Burned Food from Pans

April 12, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I have been using the same pans since 1994. Yes, they are old and scruffy, but we rub along well together. Last year I decided I needed to expand my pot and pan collection to get a few specialty pans (read single use and fairly expensive). Did specialty pans improve my recipes? Not really, inRead More

How to Get Cash Back with Coupons at Walmart

April 12, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Maggie at Frugal Family Fun shares how to get cash back with coupons at Walmart: Have you ever heard of coupon overage? If not then let me explain. Coupon overage is when a coupon is released and the value of the coupon is HIGHER than the shelf price of an item. Let me give youRead More

Update to How the Ibotta Cash Back App Works + $2.00 Cash Back offer for New Subscribers

April 11, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Are you using the Ibotta cash back app yet? If so you are going to be excited to discover that Ibotta is now including bonus offers on top of there already awesome cash back offers. If you haven’t yet tried Ibotta, now is the time! I explained once before how the Ibotta Cash Back AppRead More

Pressure Cooker Southwest Chicken

April 10, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The Fast Chicken Recipe in the West! I often try to pack 36 hours into a 24 hour day. Which means I often drop the ball. Usually it’s laundry, but occasionally even dinner plans get overlooked. By me. My husband and kids never forget about what I have planned to make. And when I tryRead More

Free Pillsbury Newsletter

April 9, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

  Sign up for Pillsbury’s FREE newsletter  and you’ll recieve coupon savings worth up to $250 a year, exclusive offers, and some incredibly delicious recipes. You can sign up for Pillsbury’s newsletter here.

Free Bisquick Newsletter

April 9, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Learn to use Bisquick to make more than just pancakes with free recipes from Bisquick. Do you use Bisquick to make pancakes and waffles? Did you know that there is so much more that you can make with Bisquick? Sign up for their free newsletter and receive delicious recipes for using Bisquick in scones, casseroles,Read More

Spring Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop

April 8, 2013 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! My highlights from visiting last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Lamb Curry Tangy Radish Salad Dressing Easy Salmon and Broccoli Stir Fry Cauliflower “Pasta” Salad with Italian Sausage CarrotRead More

Menu Plan Week of April 8

April 7, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

On Monday, I will batch broil chicken and  freeze some for busy nights and use  the rest  in recipes through out the week. I will be using in-season produce that I have found on sale at my local stores. For a list of in-season produce, check out the April Money Saving Guide. I have a printable weekly menuRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Worm Bin

April 5, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Have you heard about using a worm bin to help you compost your kitchen scraps? Does it sound overwhelming or expensive?  It doesn’t have to be either! Melynda of Our Sunday Cafe has a tutorial for making a frugal worm bin using common household items. She includes advice on how to take care of worms,Read More

Fast and Easy Vegetable Prep – Time Saving Tips

April 2, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

I love cooking with produce from our garden; it saves us so much money on groceries. However prepping all the vegetables for dinner can be  time-consuming, so I have come up with a few ways to reduce the time it takes me to chop, dice, and slice our veggies.  I use scissors to quickly diceRead More

Recipes Using In-Season Produce from the Hearth and Soul Hop

April 1, 2013 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! This week I am featuring recipes using in-season produce from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Kale Paneer Bierock Roll Up Awesome Asparagus Strawberry Cream Omelette Fusili Salad withRead More

Menu Plan Week of April 1

April 1, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I have a printable weekly menu plan and shopping list that you can download to make organizing your meal plan and grocery shopping a little easier. I will be adding more printables in the next week, so you have more options to choose from. This week I will be taking advantage of the leftovers fromRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: How to Make Homemade Febreeze

March 29, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Sometimes you want your house to not only look clean, you want it to smell clean! We live in the country and have horses, cats, and a guinea pig, so sometimes fabric freshener is needed – like when someone forgot to change out of riding clothes and the couch smells of horse… I create myRead More

Hearth and Soul Hop – Featuring Chai and Thai Recipes

March 25, 2013 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! My highlights from visiting last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Chai Infused Marble Easter Eggs from Real Food Forager Chia Peach Pudding from Living a Renaissance Life Paleo thai MangoRead 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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