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How to Create A Square Foot Cutting Garden

March 28, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Cutting gardens have always been a popular type of garden plan. If you choose your plants carefully you can ensure that you have fresh flowers throughout the warmer months of the year. Traditionally, cutting gardens have been thought to require a large amount of space in order to accommodate all the most attractive flower varieties.Read More

Inexpensive Clothing Choices as You Lose Your Baby Weight

March 27, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I am convinced that finding flattering postpartum fashion is one of the most awkward things about being a new mom. I’ve been there! You are no longer pregnant and although the eight pound bowling ball under your shirt is gone, your body looks nothing like it used to. Your old clothing doesn’t quite fit rightRead More

How to Find Free Books on Nook

March 23, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Each day I share a list of free books on Kindle. Each book on the list has been personally selected by my friend Lindsay. She tries to find the most interesting books in a variety of genres to help as many people as possible find free books that they will enjoy. At this time, I can’t offerRead More

How to Get Started With Composting

March 22, 2014 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Sadie is sharing tips for how to get started with composting. Composting allows you to turn your food waste into free compost that is nutrient-rich and can be used for many things! Most likely, you’re going to use it for gardening, so that is what this post will focus on. I personally love to useRead More

How to use Dawn dish soap to wash your laundry

How to Use Dish Soap to Wash Your Laundry

March 21, 2014 by Alea Milham 46 Comments

You can use dish soap, such as Dawn, to wash your laundry. Check out the tips for using dish soap to wash your clothing below. Did you know you can use dish soap to wash your laundry? I learned this tip from my Dad who uses Dawn to wash his clothes. Even though he isRead More

How to Find Inexpensive Nursing Clothing

March 20, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Nursing clothing is designed to make breastfeeding more convenient and is especially useful to busy moms on the go. Just like maternity clothing, nursing wear is a specialty category and therefore expensive. As useful as maternity wear is, I felt bad spending a ton of money on yet another temporary wardrobe solution. In this post,Read More

Make it from Scratch Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop

March 17, 2014 by Alea Milham 3 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 basic items that you can make from scratch like ketchup and mayonnaise from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop. Make it from Scratch RecipesRead More

Pepperoni Pizza Made with a Hash Brown Pizza Crust

March 17, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I have discovered how to make the easiest pizza crust EVER! Seriously it only takes 2 ingredients: hash browns and an egg. No more waiting for pizza dough to rise. Just combine a bag of Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns with an egg, then form the hash browns into a circle on a pizza panRead More

Gluten-Free Mocha Fudge Cookies

March 17, 2014 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

These gluten-free mocha fudge cookies are amazingly delicious! I wasn’t sure if the flavor of the instant espresso crystals would come through but the cookies ended up being the perfect blend of chocolate and coffee. They are slightly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They are probably the best gluten-free cookie recipeRead More

Grow Salad Greens You Will Want to Eat

March 13, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It’s easy to say you need to eat your greens but if you aren’t particularly fond of them you probably aren’t eating that many. Maybe it’s just that you haven’t been introduced to kinds that actually taste good. For one thing, store bought lettuce is often old and tasteless. Green iceberg lettuce is a popularRead More

20 Frugal Household Uses for Vinegar

March 11, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 20 frugal household uses for vinegar. Her tips for using vinegar around the home include cleaning tips and ideas for repelling pests.  Vinegar is amazing – not only is it useful in the kitchen, but it is also wonderful for natural health reasons. Did you realize that vinegar, specifically white vinegar,Read More

Cheesecake Recipes

March 11, 2014 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! This week I am featuring 5 Cheesecake recipes last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: S’mores Cheesecake Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake No-Bake Cheesecake in a JarRead More

Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cupcake Recipe with Cinnamon Frosting

Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

March 10, 2014 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

My youngest son wanted Vanilla Cupcakes and my oldest son wanted Mocha Fudge Cupcakes. They were unable to come up with a compromise, so I decided to make Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting. They both complained the whole time I was making the gluten-free apple spice cupcakes because I wasn’t making the type ofRead More

Frugal Spring Decorating Ideas

March 8, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It may still be cold and slushy, but Spring will be here soon!  I am ready to anticipate spring and start decorating. We have had a few unexpected expenses so far this year, so our budget is a little tight and there isn’t much room in it for decorative items. However, when I am determined,Read More

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Plot Gardening for Beginners

March 7, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

  Early spring is when people start thinking about what to grow in their gardens. Seeds are started, groomed for transplanting and then the magic happens. Size matters a lot in gardening. You don’t want to create a masterpiece that is impossible to take care off. For this reason people typically start small and expandRead More

Celebrate Spring with 15 Fun Flower Crafts

March 5, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

After a long, cold winter it is almost time for spring! Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell mother nature. A lot of the United States is still covered in a thick blanket of snow and more storms are predicted. The snow has melted on our property, but we expect more before winter is through. Often weRead More

A Guide to Gyms and Fitness Centers

March 4, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Ready to make the big commitment to join a gym, get in shape, and feel better? Did you know there is more than just one option to consider? Finding the right fit for you and your needs is one of the most important first steps of the fitness journey. A Guide to Gyms and FitnessRead More

Dairy-Free German Chocolate Cookies made with Silk Vanilla Almondmilk

March 3, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I have mentioned before that my oldest son is lactose intolerant. Over the years we have tried many different milk substitutes. Some worked in recipes, but my son didn’t like any of them enough to want to drink a glass, dunk cookies in it, or pour it over a bowl of cereal until I discovered SilkRead More

TurboTax Free Online Tax Preparation

March 1, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I have used TurboTax every year to eFile our taxes since 2001. The first couple years we qualified to use the free version. As our taxes became more complex we have had to buy a more advanced version.  Even though we now have to buy a premium version, I consider it worth every penny and itRead More

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Garlic Chicken

February 28, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy garlic chicken recipe is a family favorite! This garlic chicken recipe is quick, easy, and flexible. You can use chicken breasts, thighs, or chicken breast tenders. Whichever cut you use will turn out moist and tender because we use a different cooking method. We cook the chicken at high heat in a coveredRead 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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