• Home
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • Prep-Ahead Meals Cookbooks
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • Gardening
  • Kid’s Activities
  • Gluten-Free Recipes
  • Budgeting Tips
↑

Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living

  • Cookbooks
    • Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches
    • Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch
  • Recipe Index
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Recipes
  • Gluten-Free Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • Garden
  • DIY
  • Kids
  • Budget

valentines pretzel rods dipped in chocolate

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

January 18, 2019 by Editor 4 Comments

These Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels are perfect if you are looking for a sweet little treat for your friends, coworkers, or even a kids’ class party. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are easy to make and are a great treat when you need something simple but delicious with a holiday kick!   Covered inRead More

Christmas Rolo Pretzel Turtle Recipe

December 6, 2018 by Editor 1 Comment

The sweet and salty combo of the Christmas Rolo Pretzel Turtle Recipe makes them a hard to resist holiday treat. These Rolo pretzel turtles are drizzled with melted red and green chocolate and sprinkled with holiday sprinkles for a festive twist on traditional Rolo Turtles. This is a quick and easy holiday dessert recipe that is sureRead More

Instant Pot Ham Recipe

December 3, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

Want a dinner that tastes like you have been slaving over it all day but it really took only 30 minutes? Then try this delicious Instant Pot Ham Recipe ! The traditional combo of pineapple and ham are unbeatable in a new fabulous and quick way to cook up dinner. Whether you are cooking forRead More

Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats

October 15, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

These Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious fall dessert. This is also quick and easy no-bake fall recipe. These caramel apple rice Krispie treats are sure to be a hit with family and friends. These Rice Krispie Treats contain real dried apple pieces mixed into the Rice Krispie treats. Then the treats areRead More

Spider Web Brownies

October 10, 2018 by Editor 2 Comments

Use these directions to make Spider Web Brownies for your Halloween party. Whether you are hosting a Halloween party or you just want to make a fun treat for your family, these spider web brownies will be a hit. You can start with your favorite brownie recipe or use a box of your favorite brownieRead More

These Mint Spider Cookies are a perfect treat to make this Halloween. The recipe includes a mint sugar cookie base and step-by-step decorating instructions.

Mint Spider Cookies

September 2, 2018 by Editor 6 Comments

These Mint Spider Cookies are easy to make for Halloween parties and get togethers. The recipe includes a yummy mint sugar cookie base and step-by-step instructions for creating fun spider webs. Halloween is coming up very soon. Can you believe it? For many parents this means Halloween parties at school everywhere else. If you’re scramblingRead More

Pencil cupcakes

Pencil Cupcakes

August 27, 2018 by Editor 6 Comments

Need a fun treat for back to school? Check out these adorable pencil cupcakes. You will love how easy they are to create.     Whether your child’s class is celebrating at school or you are throwing your own back to school party at home, these pencil cupcakes will make a fun addition! How toRead More

Very Berry Popsicles Recipe

Berry and Coconut Popsicles

August 20, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

You are going to love this Mixed Berry and Coconut Popsicles Recipe made with a mixed berry puree. The recipes and pictures are from the new cookbook The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook by Aurora Satlerand and are reprinted with permission. The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook simplifies the process of feeding you and baby as well as multiple agesRead More

16 coleslaw recipes

16 Coleslaw Recipes

August 15, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

Whatever you are cooking for dinner, one of these 16 coleslaw recipes goes with it! When I was in culinary school, we had to come up with a coleslaw recipe. I thought this was a very simple task since to me, coleslaw seemed like a very simple dish. For the most part, this turned outRead More

Children camping in the backyard

Backyard Camping Ideas for Kids

August 14, 2018 by Editor 3 Comments

These backyard camping ideas are perfect for when your kids want to go camping but you don’t have time to get away. Backyard camping is also a great way to introduce kids to camping before a real camping trip. You and your family don’t have to leave your home to have a great night camping.Read More

Nighttime Games for Kids - Fun Games for Kids to play outside after dark

Flashlight Tag and Other Fun Night Games for Kids

July 3, 2018 by Editor 2 Comments

One of the best parts of summer is playing outside in the dark. Here are four fun night games for kids, including flashlight tag and ghosts in the graveyard. Growing up, one of the greatest things about summer is the longer daylight. This allowed for more time to play, and there was a decent chanceRead More

Easy Authentic Guacamole Recipe

Easy Authentic Guacamole

June 29, 2018 by Editor 1 Comment

Use this authentic guacamole recipe to quickly and easily make homemade guacamole.   If you are like me and have a great Farmer’s Market nearby, you may be finding tons of great deals on Avocado’s this time of year.  We love them sliced on sandwiches or burgers but my favorite thing to do with themRead More

Time Saving Couponing Tips

June 29, 2018 by Editor 1 Comment

These time-saving couponing tips take the hassle out of using coupons. Using coupons is a great way to save money and put a serious dent in your monthly grocery budget. However, most people don’t use coupons because they think it takes too much time. I would agree with this statement. Using coupons does take aRead More

Bacon Breakfast Cups

June 28, 2018 by Editor 1 Comment

These bacon breakfast cups are made in muffin tins and contain bacon, eggs, and potato slices all in one easy to serve “muffin”. Breakfast is a big deal for our family, especially on the weekends, and these Breakfast Cups have become a big hit! Having all your favorite breakfast ingredients in one perfect little baconRead More

Backyard Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids

June 5, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

These backyard obstacle course ideas for kids will provide lots of active summer fun! Are you looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer? Do you need a lot of fun for very little cash? Why not turn your back yard into an obstacle course for kids? They’ll have so much funRead More

A List of Foods that Freeze Well

April 20, 2018 by Editor 14 Comments

Here is a list of foods that freeze well. When you see these items on sale, you can stock up and freeze the items. Over time, this strategy will help you save on your grocery budget. If you are looking to trim down your grocery bill you might want to consider stocking up and freezingRead More

Grocery shopping and prepping vegetables

Meal Prepping for Large Families

February 7, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

These tips on meal prepping for large families will help you streamline your grocery shopping and meal prep routine. Meal prepping is perfect for large families because it is cost effective, time effective, and makes it easier to cook in large amounts. When you have a large family, you are used to cooking large mealsRead More

10 Places People Forget to Clean- You may not think of these areas of your home often, but cleaning them well will keep bacteria and unwanted bugs away.

10 Places People Forget to Clean

November 17, 2017 by Editor 2 Comments

It’s easy to clean the things you see on a daily basis, but what about the areas you don’t see? A clean home helps keep bacteria and unwanted bugs out. Don’t miss these 10 Top Places People Forget to Clean, so that your home can stay in tip top shape. 10 Places People Forget to Clean 1.Read More

Do you feel like there is never enough time for the things that bring you joy? Here are 5 ways to make more time for what really matters.

5 Ways to Make More Time for What Really Matters

November 13, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you feel like there is never enough time for the things that bring you joy? Here are 5 ways to make more time for what really matters. There comes a time in life where we question if what we are doing is really all that important and if we are focusing on what really mattersRead More

5 Fun Fall-Themed Indoor Games and Activities for Kids

5 Indoor Fall-Themed Games for Kids

September 21, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Here are 5 fun Fall Themed Games Kids to play indoors on cold or wet autumn days. 5 Indoor Fall-Themed Games for Kids Autumn has always been a fun time in our family. We have loads of fun playing around in the leaves and playing tag in the brisk, cool afternoons. Although most fall days areRead More

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 8
  • Next Page »

Search

Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches by Alea Milham

Recent Articles:

Christmas tree rice krispie treats recipe using a cookie cutter to cut out the Christmas trees from green rice Krispie treats and a pretzel stick for the tree trunk

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe

turkey salad sandwiches recipe with apple, cranberries, and celery on a plate

Turkey Salad Sandwiches with Apple and Cranberries

Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch Where to Buy

BROWSE:

  • Blog
  • Cookbooks
  • Recipe Index

ABOUT:

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure

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.

Copyright ©2025, Premeditated Leftovers™. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs