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Tips for Organizing Your Gift Wrap

December 5, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Alicia is sharing tips for organizing your gift wrap: The Holidays have arrived faster than we all expected and that means it’s time to dig out all the decorations and the holiday wrapping.  Gift wrapping for the holidays can seem overwhelming.  Whether you are wrapping for family members, local charities, or helping others wrap theirRead More

Recycle Household Items to Create Unique Wrapping Paper

December 5, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Recycle Household Items to Create Unique Wrapping Paper The holidays are a special time of year and as family and friends gather together it should all be without pressure –even the gift wrapping. Yes, gift wrapping can often be a stressful venture because while the gift itself is the main focus like many other thingsRead More

10 Household Uses for Soda Pop. From cleaning tips, to plumping raisins there are many ways to use soda pop around your home.

10 Household Uses for Soda Pop

December 3, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

  It’s a guilty pleasure. It’s a treat. Did you know soda pop has other household uses that come in handy? So here’s to a list that gives you an excuse to keep a can of soda in your fridge with these 10 household uses for soda pop. 10 Household Uses for Soda Pop 1.Read More

How to host a Holiday Cookie Swap + 31 Cookie Recipes

December 2, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

What is a Cookie Swap? Cookie Swaps are a  fun and frugal way to get together with friends over the holidays. Over the years, we have hosted cookie parties a couple different ways. Traditional Cookie Exchange For a traditional cookie swap, everyone brings 1 dozen cookies for each person that attends the party, plus 1Read More

5 Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

December 2, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

With the cost of electricity steadily rising in most parts of the world, cutting back on your energy consumption can save you a lot of money at the end of each billing cycle. If you’re looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient, here are 5 ways to help you use less, whilstRead More

Free Redbox DVD Rental Code

November 29, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Staying in and watching a movie is a great way to relax after all the Thanksgiving activities. And watching a free movie is a great way to save money after Christmas shopping on Black Friday! You can get a FREE DVD rental at Redbox kiosks by using the code 43ZJW74M at checkout. This code withRead More

Mason jars of homemade turkey broth made in a crock pot

How to Make Turkey Stock in a Slow Cooker

November 28, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Use your turkey carcass and this tutorial on how to make turkey stock in a slow cooker to make homemade turkey stock. Turkey Stock or Turkey Broth? The terms stock and broth are used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Technically, turkey stock is made with bones and turkey broth is madeRead More

Natural Ways to Help Clear a Stuffy Nose

November 27, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

It is almost here: cold and flu season. The time for many of us to celebrate the holidays and spend time with our loved ones can also be a time of struggling with coughing, sneezing, and congestion. The latter can be the worst – it’s hard to talk, eat, or even breath with a cloggedRead More

Brown Sugar Pecan Coffee Cake with Chai Spices

November 26, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This Brown Sugar Pecan Coffee Cake recipe is a wonderful addition to a holiday brunch. How do you handle stress? Some people cook, some people shop, some people eat, my sister runs, but me? I read magazines. Why magazines instead of a book? Well, when I am stressed, it means I probably have a lotRead More

Chai Tea Fudge Recipe

Chai Tea Fudge

November 26, 2013 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This chai tea fudge recipe is made by steeping chai tea bags in the milk used to make a flavorful Fudge infused with delicious chai spices. This easy recipe for Chai Tea Fudge really uses Chai Tea to flavor the fudge. You start by steeping 4 tea bags in the evaporated milk that will beRead More

Gluten-Free Cheddar Apple Crumble

November 24, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This week I have the privilege of sharing gluten-free holiday recipes created by Chef Cat Cora. Today’s recipe is a delicious Gluten-Free Cheddar Apple Crumble. The crunchy crumb topping is made by combining cheddar cheese, pecans, and Pillsbury® Gluten Free refrigerated pie and pastry dough. Cat Cora creates the perfect balance of sweet and savoryRead More

Save Money and Time this Christmas with TrackIF

November 23, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Have you ever wished that you could monitor all of your favorite websites using a single alerting platform so you don’t have to setup and manage accounts with dozens of sites. With TrackIF you can and it is FREE! Say you’ve been watching a new gadget that your husband wants, waiting for it to dropRead More

This leek and herbed turkey gravy recipe is gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Leek and Herbed Turkey Gravy

November 23, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This week I have the privilege of sharing gluten-free holiday recipes created by Chef Cat Cora. Today’s recipe is a delicious Gluten-Free Leek and Herbed Turkey Gravy. This gluten-free turkey gravy is thickened with Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten-Free Rice Flour Blend. The gravy is made with leeks, wine, and herbs which creates a gravy thatRead More

gluten-free stuffing

Wild Rice, Chorizo and Gluten Free Bread Stuffing

November 22, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This week I have the privilege of sharing gluten-free holiday recipes created by Chef Cat Cora. The first recipe I am sharing is Wild Rice, Chorizo and Gluten-Free Bread Stuffing. The gluten-free bread for this recipe is created using Pillsbury® Gluten Free refrigerated pizza crust dough. This gluten-free dressing will make a delicious side dishRead More

How to Save Even More Money Using Daily Deal Sites

November 21, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Lisa is sharing her tips for how to save even more money while using daily deal sites. One of my favorite ways to maximize savings is by using daily deal websites, and knowing when to use my vouchers for even more savings. My examples are more tailored towards online offers, but can ideally be usedRead More

Fall Dessert Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop

November 18, 2013 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 fall desert recipes from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Apple Blueberry Crumb Pie 2 Ingredient Caramel Fudge Double GlazedRead More

How to Prevent Cut Potatoes from Turning Brown - Use this easy way to keep cut potatoes from discoloring to prep potatoes the day before a dinner party.

How to Prevent Peeled Potatoes from Turning Brown

November 18, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You can prep potatoes a day in advance by peeling and chopping them. Then use these tips on how to prevent peeled potatoes from turning brown and keep your potatoes white until you are ready to cook them. I like to peel and chop potatoes the day before a holiday to cut down on theRead More

Preparing for a Frugal Holiday Season

November 18, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Preparing for a frugal holiday season can be stressful, especially when you feel you have to buy fabulous presents for everyone on your list. Luckily, you don’t have to worry, if you budget accordingly. You should shop smart and alone – stragglers come at a price. Don’t worry though! You’ll get through this holiday inRead More

Slow Cooker for Turkey or Turkey Breast Recipe

How to Cook a Turkey in a Slow Cooker

November 17, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

In a trial run for Thanksgiving, I made this easy slow cooker turkey recipe using a Honeysuckle White turkey breast. This Thanksgiving I am going to have a smaller crowd at my table. In fact, I will only have 7 people for dinner, when I am accustomed to cooking for 12 or more. Now youRead More

5 Healthy {and Easy} Thanksgiving Ingredient Swaps

November 16, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you make an effort to eat well everyday, you don’t have to throw your healthy habits out the window on Thanksgiving. Instead, clean up your favorite holiday meals with these healthy Thanksgiving ingredient swaps. There is nothing crazy like a full on tofurkey, just easy substitutions that will improve the quality and in mostRead 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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