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These tips on how to streamline your lunch packing routine can save you time and reduce stress on busy mornings this school year.

How to Streamline Your Lunch Packing Routine

August 9, 2017 by Editor 1 Comment

Cut some stress from your day with these tips on how to streamline your lunch packing routine! Is there anything more annoying than having to pack a lunch? Whether you are packing it for your spouse or for your kids, it can quickly become a tedious task. You may have a Pinterest board full of cuteRead More

National aviation day is a great time to teach your kids about the history of aviation and how airplanes work. Here are some ideas and resources.

Using National Aviation Day to Teach Your Child About Flight

August 4, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

National Aviation Day is a great opportunity to get kids interested in aviation! National Aviation Day is one of the more underrated holidays in the United States but it is becoming more popular as the years go by. The holiday centers around the advances made in aviation and falls every year on August 19th. ThisRead More

7 Ways to Save Money on Packed Lunches -Tips for saving money on sack lunches that for kids taking a lunch box to school or adults packing a lunch for work.

7 Ways to Save Money on Packed Lunches

July 7, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Not only are homemade lunches healthier, they are also frugal. Use the tips below for ways to save money on packed lunches. Pretty much everyone can benefit from owning a lunch box. Packing lunches can save you money whether you are a grade school child or a banker downtown. When I was in elementary school IRead More

Outdoor Water Activities for Kids

Outdoor Water Activities for Kids to Beat the Heat

June 20, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Beat the heat with these outdoor water activities for kids! Nothing beats the heat of summer like splashing around in the water. Jumping in a pool is surely a ton of fun, but not everyone has access to a swimming pool. Fortunately, there are tons of ways to get wet and have some fun evenRead More

Cornmeal adds a specific flavor and texture to recipes and has many uses outside of the kitchen as well. Learn more with these 5 Uses for Cornmeal.

5 Uses for Cornmeal

June 1, 2017 by Editor 1 Comment

Cornmeal adds a specific flavor and texture to recipes and has many uses outside of the kitchen as well. Learn more with these 5 Uses for Cornmeal. Have you ever thought about the many uses of cornmeal? Cornmeal is a course flour made from dried corn. It is a common staple food, but most ofRead More

Kids create memories and get exercise when they play outdoors. Here are 5 Schoolyard Games That Don't Require Toys that will get kids of all ages moving!

5 Schoolyard Games for Kids That Don’t Require Toys

April 18, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Kids create memories and get exercise when they play outdoors. Here are 5 Schoolyard Games That Don’t Require Toys that will get kids of all ages moving! The games that we played out on the schoolyard are some of the most endearing parts of our childhoods. Most kids don’t get to enjoy those games anymore.Read More

Kids are naturally curious, so getting them engaged in nature is easy. Explore the outdoors together with these 5 Activities to Teach Kids About Nature.

5 Activities to Teach Kids About Nature

April 4, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Kids are naturally curious, so getting them engaged in nature is easy. Explore the outdoors together with these 5 Activities to Teach Kids About Nature. Watching a child learn about the world that exists around them is one of the most pleasurable things we can do as adults. The wonder in their eyes as theyRead More

We may not be able to completely remove stress from our lives, but we can choose to minimize it. Not sure how? Give these 10 Ways to Reduce Stress a try!

10 Ways to Reduce Stress

March 29, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

We may not be able to completely remove stress from our lives, but we can choose to minimize it. Not sure how? Give these 10 Ways to Reduce Stress a try! When it comes to raising quality of life, relaxation is King. Stress is the enemy and it will sneak up on even the mostRead More

Our kids play a vital role in protecting the earth and it's up to us to show them how. Start with these 5 Simple Ways to Teach Kids About Green Living.

5 Simple Ways to Teach Kids About Green Living

March 14, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Our kids play a vital role in protecting the earth and it’s up to us to show them how. Get started with these 5 Simple Ways to Teach Kids About Green Living. Living green is a lifestyle that has to be introduced and reinforced over time. Kids are going to be exposed somewhat at school toRead More

Check out these 5 Rainy Day Art Activities for Kids. They will provide your children with a creative outlet and keep them busy when they're stuck indoors.

5 Rainy Day Art Activities for Kids

March 7, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Check out these 5 Rainy Day Art Activities for Kids. They will provide your children with a creative outlet and keep them busy when they’re stuck indoors. Everyone loves rainy days when there is something to do. Likewise, rainy days can be endless for parents with kids that are bored. If you find yourself reachingRead More

Lists are easy to make and can have such a positive impact on your daily schedule. To learn how, check out these 5 Ways Lists Can Change Your Life.

5 Ways Lists Can Change Your Life

January 10, 2017 by Editor 1 Comment

Lists are easy to make and can have such a positive impact on your daily schedule. To learn how, check out these 5 Ways Lists Can Change Your Life. List building is something that very few people take advantage of and that is a shame. Lists are wonderful! They are super easy to do andRead More

Do you drink a lot of coffee, soda, or energy drinks? Kick your caffeine addiction once and for all with these 6 Easy Steps to Quitting Caffeine.

6 Easy Steps to Quitting Caffeine

January 3, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you drink a lot of coffee, soda, or energy drinks? Kick your caffeine addiction once and for all with these 6 Easy Steps to Quitting Caffeine. Quitting caffeine is something that some people feel is impossible and it is easy to see why. Caffeine is highly addictive and it can make you feel like deathRead More

9 ways to stop sugar cravings when trying to go sugar-free

9 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings

December 28, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

These 9 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings include low sugar and sugar-free food options. Give them a try the next time you need to satisfy your sweet tooth!   My friend Jess Weaver has had a lot of success losing weight following the plan outlined in the book Trim Healthy Mama Plan, so I askedRead More

Cash in on big discounts that stores offer by shopping after the holidays. Here are 15 Things You Should Buy After Christmas in order to save money.

15 Things You Should Buy After Christmas

November 28, 2016 by Editor 1 Comment

Cash in on big discounts that stores offer by shopping after the holidays. Here are 15 Things You Should Buy After Christmas in order to save money. Everyone thinks that buying during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is the best time to buy Christmas items. However, the few days after Christmas is the timeRead More

Shopping for Christmas at a Dollar Store can save you a lot of money. Here are the best items you can buy at your local dollar store this Christmas.

Shopping for Christmas at a Dollar Store

November 17, 2016 by Editor 2 Comments

Shopping for Christmas at your local dollar store can save you a lot of money. Here are the best items you can buy at your local dollar store this Christmas. Believe it or not, shopping for Christmas at your local dollar store is worth every penny. You can find some of the best Christmas giftsRead More

Is it hard for you to tell others no even when you're stretched thin? These 5 Tips for Learning How to Say No will help you through this sticky situation.

5 Tips for Learning How to Say No

October 24, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Saying no is not something that most people are very comfortable doing. Others will always need favors and as long as you are a willing ‘yes man’ (or woman) they will continue to ask. Should you say no all the time? Of course not. It is good to help our neighbors, friends, and family. Still,Read More

Do you ever grocery shop at Dollar Tree? You can find healthy snack and protein options when you follow these tips on How to Eat Healthy at Dollar Tree.

How to Eat Healthy at Dollar Tree

October 20, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you ever grocery shop at Dollar Tree? You can find healthy snack and protein options when you follow these tips on How to Eat Healthy at Dollar Tree. Take a look the next time you’re there and see what you healthy food items you can find! The Dollar Tree seems to be a newRead More

Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with a lot of delicious food. These 5 Exercise Tips for the Holiday Season will help keep weight gain to a minimum.

5 Exercise Tips for the Holiday Season

October 12, 2016 by Editor 3 Comments

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are filled with a lot of delicious food. Some of these foods are a little hard on our waistlines. These 5 Exercise Tips for the Holiday Season will help keep weight gain to a minimum. Everybody loves the holiday season. Why not? You get to spend extra time with lovedRead More

Feel like you're always running out of time and room on your schedule? Get organized with these 5 Tips to Prioritize Your Life and Get More Done.

5 Tips to Prioritize Your Life and Get More Done

October 10, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Feel like you’re always running out of time and room on your schedule? Get organized with these 5 Tips to Prioritize Your Life and Get More Done. Getting organized in life is a perpetual, liquid process that most people rarely master. The reason why is because they don’t prioritize and they spend little time makingRead More

Get active and stay active with these tips on How to Exercise Daily and Stick to It. They will help you keep moving and achieve your fitness goals.

How to Exercise Daily and Stick to It

September 15, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you tend to start an exercise routine only to stop a short while later? Do you lack the energy to knock out workouts on a regular basis? Check out these tips on How to Exercise Daily and Stick to it to help you achieve your fitness goals. It is a rare thing indeed to find thatRead More

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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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