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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

Check out these 7 Reasons to Volunteer as a Family. Volunteering together not only benefits your community, but your family as well.

7 Reasons to Volunteer as a Family

September 14, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Check out these great reasons why you should volunteer with your family. You will find that volunteering has benefits to your family and those in need in your community. Volunteering is not something that comes up very often when you talk about family activities and I have never really understood why. This is a fantastic way toRead More

Do you have a hard time crawling out of bed in the morning? These 7 Tips for Becoming an Early Riser will make it easier to wake up and take on the day.

7 Tips for Becoming an Early Riser

September 12, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you crawl, or even stumble out of bed early in the morning?  If so, check out these great Tips for Becoming an Early Riser. Have you ever considered being an early riser? Maybe you are a night owl or just cannot seem to crawl out of bed at all. If you’re looking for ways to make thoseRead More

Tips for Making Sunday Mornings Less Hectic for Church- Are your Sunday mornings chaotic? Enjoy more relaxed and organized mornings with these tips.

Tips for Making Sunday Mornings Less Hectic for Church

September 7, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Sunday mornings are hectic in many homes. Waking up and getting everyone dressed and out the door in time for mass is a large task. Why is it so hectic and what can be done about it? You no longer have to be stuck in that rut where things are crazy. Say goodbye to theRead More

The $20 Grocery Budget- Here is a list of low-cost foods that you can buy to make quality meals, along with tips on how to stretch a small food budget.

The $20 Grocery Budget

July 28, 2016 by Editor 34 Comments

Use these tips for what to buy when your finances are tight, so you can stretch a $20 grocery budget for the week. There have been many times in my life, especially when I was living paycheck to paycheck when I was younger, that I found myself with a very small grocery budget. Even asRead More

Tips for Taking Kids to Ball Games- Attending a ball game is a memorable experience for kids. These tips will help them stay safe and have fun.

Tips for Taking Kids to Ball Games

April 29, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

There are not many things that excite a child more than attending his first ball game. The smell of the grass, the taste of the hot dogs, and the excitement of the sport can leave a wonderful imprint on his memories. Whether your family is attending as a tradition or simply taking in a game toRead More

Tips for Safely Boating with Kids- A day out on the water should always include proper safety measures. Teach kids about boating safety with these 5 tips.

Tips for Safely Boating with Kids

April 22, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

There are few things that you can do with your kids that are more exciting than boating. Whether you are out on a bass boat, speed boat, or a simple kayak, boating with your kids is a rush of excitement that they will never forget. If you have access to a boat or simply headRead More

Colorful sugar cookies decorated with shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day.

Shamrock Sugar Cookies

February 20, 2016 by Editor 10 Comments

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make beautiful shamrock sugar cookies of your own. St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate.  I suppose it being my birthday has a lot to do with that but I have always enjoyed seeing how much fun everyone has with thisRead More

5 Valentine's Day Games for Kids- These games are a great way for kids to celebrate Valentine's Day. Use them for parties or for some family fun at home.

5 Valentine’s Day Games for Kids

January 21, 2016 by Editor 3 Comments

Valentine’s Day with kids is one of the funnest holidays we get to experience. The whole idea of couples, boyfriends and girlfriends, and giving each other valentines makes them giddy and full of energy. Having a ton of kids amped up on that energy can be a handful for a busy teacher, parent, or caregiver.Read More

Tomato and Spinach Frittata with Havarti Cheese- This egg white frittata is a cinch to make. Load it with spinach, red onion, tomatoes, and Havarti cheese.

Tomato and Spinach Frittata with Havarti Cheese

December 30, 2015 by Editor 5 Comments

Frittatas are one of my favorite breakfast foods. Due to some recent dietary changes I’ve been trying different variations such as this Tomato and Spinach Frittata with Havarti Cheese. If you’ve never tried a frittata before, it is basically an open faced omelette and is really easy to make. Normally when I make a frittata, it’sRead More

5 Fun Snow Activities You Probably Have Never Heard Of- If your kids get bored playing out in the snow this winter, try these new and exciting activities!

5 Fun Snow Activities You Probably Have Never Heard Of

December 17, 2015 by Editor 1 Comment

Although it might seem hard to believe, kids can get bored in an ocean of snow. Despite being out of school and free to play outside in a winter wonderland, kids can still find a way to “have absolutely nothing to do” during winter. Over the years, this has forced our family to come up withRead More

5 Indoor Winter Games for Kids- These fun games will keep kids busy and off the electronics when they are stuck inside on cold winter days.

5 Indoor Winter Games for Kids

December 1, 2015 by Editor 2 Comments

The dog days of winter can make a house full of kids a nightmare for parents. When it is too cold outside to play and the kids are home from school, what is a parent to do? There are always videogames and television, but our kids already get enough of that. What your kids needRead More

5 Christmas Games for Kids- These fun Christmas games and activities will entertain children at holiday parties or when boredom sets in over Winter Break.

5 Christmas Games for Kids

November 26, 2015 by Editor 2 Comments

Having the kids home from school and running about is kind of heartwarming. For a few blissful winter days you are in Holiday season bliss. By the time Christmas hits during their winter vacation, however, many parents are ready to ship them off to the North Pole. Even the sweetest kids can get bored andRead More

How to Save on Your Gas Bill in the Winter- These helpful tips will reduce your gas bill while still keeping your home warm during the cold winter months.

How to Save on Your Gas Bill in the Winter

November 6, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Whenever the cold air creeps in, turning up the heat is our first instinct. However, you then start thinking about the gas bill and what it can cost you money wise, so your second instinct is to turn down the heat. It’s important to keep the gas bill down this winter without losing your sanity.Read More

10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home- It's easy to make mistakes while cleaning our homes. Check out these common ones and avoid them in the future.

10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home

October 22, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Raise your hand if you love cleaning! Well, even the most perfect cleaners make mistakes from time to time. If you have a goal of having a very clean home, check out these 10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home. 10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home 1. No Cleaning Schedule One bigRead More

How to Prepare Your Kids’ Wardrobe for Winter

September 23, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

One of the biggest chores of the year is pulling out the kids’ wardrobe and getting it ready for winter. I have done this same routine for many years so I’ve gotten it almost perfected. I hope this routine helps you prepare your kids’ wardrobe for winter. How to Prepare Your Kids’ Wardrobe for Winter CompleteRead More

purple coneflower also called echinacea

How to Grow Echinacea

September 15, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Use these tips on how to grow echinacea to add these lovely purple coneflowers to your herb garden or flower bed. While you might not think you are familiar with echinacea, chances are you have seen these cone like flowers before. They look very much like daisies and are often called coneflowers. Echinacea is aRead More

Savory Apple Pizza- This recipe is a great savory way to use fresh apples this fall. Load it with ham and Havarti cheese and serve as a dinner or appetizer.

Savory Apple Pizza

September 2, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

  Apples are one of my favorite fall flavors and I especially love to make recipes that are more savory with apples like this Savory Apple Pizza.  The apples are caramelized with onion and paired with black forest ham for a sweet and salty combination.  It makes a great dinner or appetizer! Savory Apple PizzaRead More

Tips for Enjoying a Day at the Zoo- Visiting the zoo is one of the most exciting things you can do as a child. Here are a few ways to plan an enjoyable day.

Tips for Enjoying a Day at the Zoo

August 7, 2015 by Editor 1 Comment

Going to the zoo is one of the most exciting things you can do as a child. The memories you make there can lead to lifetime of love for animals and even create a future zoologist. Kids are naturally drawn to animals and will enjoy every minute. The key to enjoying your trip is toRead More

5 Exciting Ways to Start the Day with Your Child

Five Exciting Ways to Start the Day with Your Child

July 29, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

There are many things in life that we take for granted. One of the most common things that I always took for granted growing up was the beginning of my day. I was the type to wake up late and so were my parents, so starting the day meant lazily getting out of bed onRead 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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