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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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Kids Bowl Free 2023 Summer Program

March 20, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to keep the kids busy this summer without spending a lot of money? Check out the 2023 Kids Bowl Free Summer Program!   The 2023 Kids Bowl Free program registration is officially open! Free bowling for kids is a fun summer activity your children will enjoy this year. Our family uses this freeRead More

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3 Ways to Start Composting

March 20, 2023 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Creating compost and using it in our gardens is one of the best things you can do for the environment and for your garden. Here are 3 ways to start composting. Compost is nature’s recycling bin by taking all the vegetative and brown waste and turning it into soil that is rich in nutrients. CompostRead More

Free Printable St. Patrick's Prayer

St. Patrick’s Breastplate and 4 Printables of St. Patrick’s Prayer

March 4, 2023 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here is the complete St. Patrick’s Breastplate and 4 Printables of St. Patrick’s Prayer St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a popular prayer attributed to Saint Patrick. Though some now think the author was anonymous, tradition says it was written by St.Patrick in 433 A.D. for divine protection before attempting to convert the Irish King Leoghaire toRead More

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Spicy Lentil Soup

February 25, 2023 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

This spicy lentil soup recipe is filling and delicious! I was so excited about discovering one-pound bags of organic beans marked down to 50 cents that I did not look carefully at the varieties I was picking up. At first, I was disappointed when I realized that one of the bags I brought home turnedRead More

balsamic glazed salmon recipe

Balsamic Glazed Salmon

February 24, 2023 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This balsamic glazed salmon recipe is so flavorful, yet easy to make. My next-door neighbor brought over a salmon steak from her last fishing trip. The steak was so big that it barely fit in a 13 x 9 pan even once cut up. I decided to cook it for some of my neighbors whoRead More

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Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix

February 21, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix Recipe is the perfect blend of salty and sweet and doesn’t contain candy. We do a lot of hiking in the warm months and snowshoeing in the winter. I like to bring granola bars and trail mix to snack on while we are out. I created this Apple Cinnamon TrailRead More

Puff Pastry Pizza Wheels

February 6, 2023 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

This puff pastry pizza wheels recipe is a family favorite! While parties are a lot of fun, planning and organizing them when there are so many other things going on can be stressful. One way I have found that allows me to throw a party with minimal work is to host an open house andRead More

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Layered Hot Pizza Dip

February 1, 2023 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This layered hot pizza dip recipe with pepperonis is always a hit at parties! Are you getting excited about the Big Game? Is your favorite team still in the running? My team is! So I am planning our Super Bowl party. How to Make Pizza Dip At every Big Game party, a large portion ofRead More

How to Plan a Super Bowl Party

How to Plan a Super Bowl Party

January 29, 2023 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Are your boys ready for the NFL playoffs to begin? Tis the season! Super Bowl Sunday (February 2) will be here before you know it–that means it will be time for football decorations and a party! On my blog, Spaceships and Laser Beams, I specialize in boy parties so I have lots of ideas toRead More

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Roasted Asparagus with Dijon Dressing

January 28, 2023 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

This roasted asparagus recipe with Dijon Dressing is a flavorful twist on baked asparagus. This asparagus recipe is “knock your socks off” delicious! Seriously, even people who think they don’t like asparagus, like this roasted asparagus with Dijon dressing. The Dijon dressing creates a flavorful balance that enhances the flavor of the asparagus without masking orRead More

southwest egg puffs recipe

Southwest Egg Puffs

January 22, 2023 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

These Southwest Egg Puffs have all the spices of your favorite southwestern dishes in a low-carb breakfast recipe. We call this egg dish Fiesta Egg Puffs because they are like a party in your mouth! I love egg puffs. They are a fast, easy, filling meal any time of the day. I add vegetable pureeRead More

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Sautéed Asparagus Recipe with Garlic

January 18, 2023 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This sautéed asparagus recipe with garlic is easy to make on the stovetop! A few years ago I was operating on autopilot and accidentally cooked asparagus following my mother-in-law’s green bean recipe. My family loved it (even the pickiest child), my daughter named it “Serendipitous Asparagus”, and it has since become a regular on myRead More

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Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

January 17, 2023 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is easy to make! We make this easy teriyaki chicken recipe a couple of times a month because it’s a family favorite. This oven-baked teriyaki chicken can be made with chicken thighs or breasts. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken for this recipe. I usually use thighs because they areRead More

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Garlic Green Beans

January 15, 2023 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This garlic green beans recipe can be made with fresh green beans or frozen green beans. If you have read the ingredient list on my vegetable recipes you probably think I am too lazy to cook any recipe that calls for more than 5 ingredients. Well, you are right, I am lazy, but that isRead More

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Mardi Gras Activities for Kids

January 15, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

 Here are some fun Mardi Gras activities for kids. Incorporate one or two of these kid-friendly ideas in your party plans. Mardi Gras or Carnival as it is sometimes called is a very popular time of year in New Orleans. The name itself is French for “Fat Tuesday”. Some Christians call this day Shrove TuesdayRead More

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

January 14, 2023 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This homemade Blackberry Cobbler recipe is easy and delicious!   I make a lot of berry cobblers and fruit crips because they are quick and easy to make. And since I’m using fruit, I tell myself that they are healthier than other desserts. This easy blackberry cobbler recipe uses fresh blackberries. I sprinkle sugar, cornstarch,Read More

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How to Declutter Your Home in The New Year

January 13, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We all start the fresh New Year with high hopes but sometimes that is easier said than done. These tips for how to declutter your home in the New Year help keep decluttering within your grasp! How to Declutter  Your Home in The New Year  If you feel as if your home is too cluttered,Read More

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10 Printable Snowflake Ideas

January 4, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The first snow of the season has hit many areas of the country, and this list of 10 Printable Snowflake Ideas is a great way to start your winter fun indoors.   Teaching kids about how snowflakes are formed, why there are no two alike, and even things like fractal math and patterns are easy whenRead More

Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for January

Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for January

January 1, 2023 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Do you wish you had time to create a healthy dinner menu plan for your family? I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Meal Plan with 31 easy, healthy, and quick dinner recipes. We have compiled 31 healthy dinner recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly. We have also gathered aRead More

10 DIY Advent Calendar Ideas

10 Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas

November 28, 2022 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These homemade advent calendar ideas would make fun ways for kids to countdown to Christmas. Children always get so excited about Christmas. It is hard for young children to understand how much longer they must wait until Christmas Day. Advent calendars help kids keep track of how many days they have left to wait, but theyRead 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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