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How To Workout On A Budget

How to Work Out on a Budget

May 30, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Health is extremely important, and not just physical health. Mental health is important as well. Stressing about bills is extremely common in today’s economy, and while it’s nice to have a gym membership, it definitely isn’t required for physical health. Remember that paying for convenience is a big additive to costs! There are plenty ofRead More

6 Ways to Save Money on a Summer Wedding

6 Ways to Save Money on a Summer Wedding

May 28, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

  Weddings can be as affordable or as expensive as you allow them to get. If you want to go all out, have fun spending money! If you need to plan a summer wedding on a budget, however, there are ways you can cut costs and still have a nice day for a fraction ofRead More

Natural & Homemade Mosquito Repellents - Natural ways to repel mosquitoes by using natural ingredients like lavender & vanilla extract to repel mosquitoes.

Natural and Homemade Mosquito Repellents

May 27, 2014 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Barbecue season always coincides with mosquito season in our area. The good news is that in a pinch you can use some natural items to repel mosquitos. Natural & Homemade Mosquito Repellents Did you know that there are many natural mosquito repellents in your garden and pantry? Plants that Repel Mosquitos Lavender Lemon Balm Catnip MarigoldsRead More

100 Days of Frugal Summer Fun for Kids

100 Days of Frugal Summer Fun for Kids

May 27, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Most of you know that my youngest child is 7, but what you might not realize is that my oldest kids are in college. Having older kids gives me a different perspective. I know that while the days may seem very long; the years fly by! It makes me determined to enjoy this summer toRead More

Menu Plan with Recipe Ideas for leftover steak

Menu Plan with Recipe Ideas for Leftover Steak

May 25, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Like many Americans, we will be grilling steaks on Memorial Day. Whenever my husband grills, he always puts extra meat on the barbecue, so that I can use it in recipes through out the week. My menu plan incorporates recipes to use the leftover steak.  I try to alter the flavors and the way I useRead More

Staycation ideas to help you enjoy your city on a budget

Staycation Ideas Across America

May 20, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

  Yesterday, I shared how my family enjoys our staycations in Northern Nevada on a budget. I have teamed up with over 90 other blogger to bring you staycation ideas for cities across the country. Each blogger is sharing their tips for enjoying their city or region on a budget. Whether you are planning a staycationRead More

Meal Plan with Recipes for Leftover Grilled Chicken

Menu Plan with Recipes for Leftover Grilled Chicken

May 18, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I found a great deal on chicken thighs, so this week we are batching grilling chicken using different marinades. Then we will use the grilled chicken through out the week. Monday – We are scaling back our batch grilling this time and will cook one pound each of Teriyaki Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken, and GrilledRead More

5 Unique School Party Games For Kids of Any Age

May 18, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The school year is coming to an end soon, so that means it is time for end of school year parties! Cara Harrington is sharing 5 party games that can be played at school parties. 5 Unique School Party Games For Kids 1. Dress Up Bags This mash-up combines dress-up and hot potato into one game. ItRead More

Staycation Ideas for Reno and Northern Nevada

May 18, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you aren’t able to get away for a vacation this year, then take advantage of all of our local attractions and enjoy a staycation! A staycation can be just as much fun, and a lot less work than a vacation. Those of us who live in Northern Nevada truly are blessed with an abundanceRead More

Gluten-Free Brownies with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting

Gluten-Free Brownies with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting

May 11, 2014 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

You would never guess these gluten-free brownies with chocolate chip cookie dough frosting are both gluten-free and dairy-free. My oldest son loves chocolate chip cookie dough ice-cream, but when we learned that he couldn’t have gluten or dairy, he had to give it up, as well as many of his other favorite treats. He rarely complains aboutRead More

Sun-Loving Annuals

Sun-Loving Annuals

May 10, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

One of my favorite parts of spring is walking in to a nursery and seeing all the flowers just begging to be taken home and transplanted into my garden. Some of the most prolific bloomers, the ones that will bloom all summer long are annuals. An annual is a plant that has its entire lifeRead More

Natural Ways to Boost Energy and Mood - Tips to help you feel more energized and improve your mood naturally without using caffeine or other chemicals.

Natural Ways to Boost Energy

May 8, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Being exhausted can be, well, exhausting.  Having low energy can make you cranky and irritable as well as leaving you susceptible to chronic illnesses.  Whether you’re tired from a lack of sleep, busy schedule, or a contributing medical illness, being tired will affect you both physically and mentally.  There are several products on the marketRead More

Southwest Recipes from the Hearth & Soul Hop

May 5, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

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 Southwest Recipes from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: 5 Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipes – Home Cook Memories Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup –Read More

How to Grow Food That’s Highly Nutritious (And Has Fewer Pests)

May 3, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Phil Nauta of SmilingGardener.com is sharing tips for how to grow food that’s highly nutritious and has fewer pests. I’m a very frugal guy, but I’m also really into eating nutritious, organic food. And that can be expensive. So I grow my own food, partially to save money, and also because I’ve learned how to growRead More

10 Free Date Night Ideas for Spring & Summer

May 2, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Spring is here and love is in the air!  It’s time to get out and spend time with the one you love but costs of traditional date nights can quickly cause you to stay in instead.  Here are 10 Free Spring & Summer Date Night Ideas that are sure to come in handy on thoseRead More

7 Time Saving Laundry Tips

April 29, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

 Kecia is sharing her tips for saving time when doing laundry: Doing laundry can be a time-consuming process. It can literally span across a few days if you take your time. However, it is possible to have your laundry done in just one day, so you aren’t constantly spending your time in front of the washer andRead More

Chocolate Pudding Recipe with Dairy-Free Options

April 26, 2014 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

My husband insists on cooking with egg whites whenever he makes breakfast. There is absolutely no way I can convince him to use whole eggs, believe me I have tried! He insists he “can taste the yolk”. The funny thing is when I bake, I always use whole eggs and he has never complained that heRead More

10 Frugal Fashion Sunglasses

April 24, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This week’s round up of frugal fashion deals is sunglasses! Now that the sun is peaking out, it is time to think of protecting our eyes. I used to be bad about wearing sunglasses, but living in the high dessert has converted me! Now I never leave the house without wearing my sunglasses. I evenRead More

5 Tips for Growing Eggplant

April 24, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Eggplants are wonderful for adding color and flavor to your diet. They can be prepared so many ways and offer nutrients that can’t be beat. If you are interested in growing eggplants this year, take a look below at some helpful tips to get you started. These 5 tips for growing eggplant will help youRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: 4 Ways to Make Reuseable Grocery Bags

April 22, 2014 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

I bought my first reusable grocery bags in in 1992 in a Navy Exchange at NAS Pt. Mugu. They are made of sturdy canvas and are still going strong 21 years later. The down side: I only bought 2! And I need more than that for our grocery purchases. Over the years, I have boughtRead 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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