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Ways to Save Money on Pet Care – Pet Food Coupons, Deals, and Freebies

February 1, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Our pets are an important part of our family, but the cost for their care does add up. There are multiple ways to save money on pet care. I suggest you follow your favorite brands on Facebook so you will see when they have coupons. Sign up for email lists from your favorite pet supplyRead More

How to Transition Toddlers to Solid Foods

January 31, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you have recently celebrated the big 1st year mark with your baby, you may be wondering what’s next among their many developmental milestones. In terms of their diet and nutrition, you have approached another important transition: solid foods! Whether you’ve been making your own homemade baby food, or have purchased store-bought varieties, you knowRead More

10 Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Easier Gardening

January 30, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I am an avid raised bed gardener. Raised bed gardening makes it easier to work in the garden and control weeds and soil conditions. They are the ideal environment for using the Square Foot Gardening Method. My husband has now built me 10 4′ x 8′ raised garden beds. He created rabbit proof raised garden bedsRead More

20 Frugal Uses for Castor Oil

January 28, 2014 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 2o frugal ways you can use castor oil. Her uses for castor oil include beauty treatments and home remedies. You have probably heard horror stories from your parents or grandparents of being given a spoonful of castor oil, but have you ever wondered about the benefits of castor oil? CastorRead More

5 Valentine’s Decorations to Last All Year

January 28, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you’ve still got your Christmas tree up don’t feel bad. While some people might go crazy getting ready for the next holiday, Valentine’s Day, some of us aren’t so on top of things. If you want to add some Valentine’s Day décor into your home that won’t feel out of place after February 14th,Read More

Dairy-Free Milk Recipes + More Homemade Dairy-Free Substitutes

January 26, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

My oldest son is lactose intolerant. He is also the one who likes milk products more than any of the rest of us. Go figure! I try really hard to find dairy-free milk products that he can safely enjoy. I do buy some dairy-free and lactose-free products at the store, but I am always onRead More

How to Make Homemade Baby Food with Grains

January 24, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Baby food isn’t just limited to your typical fruit, vegetables, and meat.  Your baby will surely testify that these are all delicious, but there are still a variety of other healthy foods that are perfectly safe to introduce to your child.  Once your child has mastered the smooth purées of fruit, vegetable, and meat combinations,Read More

The Health Benefits of Flax Seeds and tips for using flax seeds in your diet. Why you should eat more flax seeds and where to get them.

The Health Benefits of Flax Seeds

January 23, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It’s a New Year and with it comes New Year’s resolutions.   More often than not, these resolutions often include getting in to shape and/or eating healthy.  One way to improve health is making flax seeds a part of your regular diet.  But what exactly are flax seeds and how do they help improve your health?Read More

30 Frugal Ways to Use WD-40

January 21, 2014 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

Chances are you already have some WD-40 sitting in the garage.  You probably use it to stop squeaks. Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 30 frugal ways you can use WD-40 around your home. WD-40 is a great product.  For those of you who don’t know, WD-40 is a lubricant which comes in many different size cans.Read More

Easy DIY Valentine's Day treat: cherry flavored white chocolate hearts recipe

Cherry-Flavored White Chocolate Hearts

January 19, 2014 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

Arena is sharing her recipe for Cherry-Flavored White Chocolate Hearts. These Cherry-Flavored White Chocolate Hearts are so elegant, yet really easy to make. You only need a couple of ingredients and heart shaped molds. They also come together in a short amount of time. The longest part of the process is allowing the melted chocolate toRead More

How to Make Homemade Baby Food with Meats

January 18, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

If your little one is completely hooked on the new flavors of fruits and vegetables, they may be ready to move on to something new.  Usually between 7 and 10 months of age, babies have mastered their initial fruit and vegetable purées and are ready to try a variety of meats.  Meat such as poultry,Read More

How to Start an Indoor Plant Garden – Tips for Caring for Houseplants

January 17, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

  One of the best ways to make a house a home is to have indoor plants throughout. There is just something calming and peaceful when a home is filled with plants. Most houseplants come from tropical areas and they were the plants on the floor of the jungle or woods. Since the canopy ofRead More

5 Easy Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen

January 11, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I shared how to clear the clutter, and I hope I inspired you to get control and start getting organized. In most homes, the kitchen is the busiest room, in fact, it’s grand central station in my home so I have decided to start with my kitchen. 5 easy tips forRead More

The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens

January 10, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

  You may ask -Why? Why would I want to have chickens in my backyard? They are completely entertaining. If you have never seen a chicken take a dust bath, or set off after a bug- you are missing out my friend! They provide you with fresh free-range eggs.  Fresh eggs are richer, and muchRead More

How to Start Making Homemade Baby Food: Fruits

January 10, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Use these instructions to start making homemade baby food using fresh fruits. Fruit and vegetables are among the first puréed foods offered to babies.  While many pediatricians will remind you that breast milk or formula is still their main source of nutrition until the age of 1, there are many yummy fruits and veggies thatRead More

Creating a Chores List for Kids of Any Age

January 10, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As a parent, it is our job to start teaching our children responsibility at an early age. Whether it is the fact that we are responsible for our actions, or how to listen to your parents, teaching our children should be our first priority to get them ready to handle all of that responsibility thatRead More

What is Checkout 51 and How Does the Checkout 51 App Work

January 9, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You know I love using my smart phone to help me save money. Well I am excited to share a new app that you can use to earn cash back. This one is called Checkout 51. If you have been using Ibotta, you are going to LOVE Checkout 51! I was given the opportunity to try CheckoutRead More

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Gym Membership

January 9, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Amanda is sharing tips for getting the most out of your gym membership: Are you one of the thousands (millions?) who have purchased a gym membership recently in hopes of getting in better shape this year? It’s no secret that for many people who have a gym membership, it largely goes unused. About 67% ofRead More

What to Consider When Purchasing a Baby Crib

January 9, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The baby’s crib is somewhere where she will spend lots of time, especially when you first bring her home. You want to be sure that you purchase one that fits in your home and is safe for your infant. Below are several considerations to make when purchasing the right crib for your baby. What toRead More

Here are some of the health benefits of coconut oil and ways that you can use coconut oil in a healthy diet and to create body care products.

The Health Benefits and Uses of Coconut Oil

January 4, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It seems as if you can’t go anywhere without seeing coconut oil or coconut water everywhere you go.  Celebrities, athletes, and media praise the use of coconut oil and swear by it’s health benefits.  So what exactly is coconut oil and what are the benefits of using it? Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oilRead 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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