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5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person

5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person

July 27, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Becoming a morning person won’t happen overnight, but there are some things that you can do that will help the process along. Here are a few simple ways to help put a little pep in your sleepy step in the morning hours. 5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person 1. Get to sleep earlier.Read More

Fabric Lamp Shade - DIY Fabric Scraps Lamp Shade

DIY Fabric Lamp Shade Made with Fabric Scraps

May 1, 2015 by Editor 3 Comments

Fabric lamp shades can really update an old lamp and can become a great accent to any room.  Lampshades are surprisingly expensive and it’s often difficult to find anything unique on the shelves at local home stores.  It’s also sometimes a challenge to find just the right color or style to fit your need. ThisRead More

8 Forgotten Depression Era Money Saving Tips you Need to Do Now including old fashioned money saving advice and money saving tips from your grandparents.

8 Depression Era Money Saving Tips

April 13, 2015 by Editor 38 Comments

You can start using these Great Depression Era money-saving tips today! When most people think of the height of frugal living, the depression era is often the #1 time they think about. It was a time when most people didn’t waste anything, used their creativity and ingenuity to solve problems and managed to make itRead More

Wall Decor - Upcycled Hanging Vases - Premeditated Leftovers

Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases

April 10, 2015 by Editor 5 Comments

April showers bring May flowers and upcycled hanging vases are great wall decor to display those beautiful cuttings from your flower garden!  They are easy and affordable.  In fact, the only thing I purchased to make this project was the twine used to hang the bottles. Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases Supplies: 4 bottlesRead More

7 Best Vegetables for Beginning Gardeners

7 Best Vegetables for Beginning Gardeners

April 3, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

When you first start out gardening, the last thing you want to do is start out with vegetables that are tough to grow. You will probably get frustrated and abandon the idea rather quickly. Fortunately, there are easier options in the vegetable world. If you are relatively new to gardening and want to grow somethingRead More

What You Need for Bird Watching with Kids

What You Need for Bird Watching with Kids

March 27, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Bird watching is fast becoming a popular pastime among the younger generation. With a renewed focus on conservation of our wildlife and not burning through our natural resources, it gives one hope for a healthy future. Bird watching is an extension of this as more kids and teens take on the hobby of enjoying andRead More

5 Easter Games for Kids

March 17, 2015 by Editor 1 Comment

These fun Easter Games for Kids are perfect for parties and family gatherings! Kids love Easter and understandably so. There are usually colorful eggs, treats of all kinds and lots of games to play. In fact, Easter is one of those days when mom and dad even get out to join in the fun! BelowRead More

Tips for Visiting a Natural History Museum with Kids

Tips for Visiting a Natural History Museum with Kids

February 20, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Natural history museums are a wonderful way to introduce your kids to a new way of viewing the world. When we open their eyes to the natural order of things, they begin to connect the dots of their own existence. Natural history museums also show kids what the world was like long ago and whatRead More

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Laundry Routine

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Laundry Routine

February 16, 2015 by Editor 1 Comment

By 2015, I thought laundry should be washing itself, but it’s not. Time is precious, so it’s important that my laundry routine gets faster. I’ve actually mastered a faster laundry routine, and I wanted to share those tips with you. The less time you spend doing laundry, the more time you can spend doing otherRead More

5 Great Essential Oils for your Skin

5 Great Essential Oils for Your Skin

February 11, 2015 by Editor 2 Comments

Are you looking for an essential oil that will make your skin feel great? Not everyone has the same skin, so it can be hard to find a lotion that works perfectly for your skin type. You may be excited to know that there are several essential oils that are great for your skin. Important note: before usingRead More

Frugal Household Cleaning Hacks - Here is a list of helpful household cleaning hacks using salt, lemons, borax, and witch hazel.

Frugal Household Cleaning Hacks

February 9, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Purchasing cleaning products at your local store can really add up over time. Whenever I can, I always try and save money on cleaning supplies. I’ve learned that it doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg in order to have a clean home. Frugal Household Cleaning Hacks Cleaning Hacks Using Salt Salt hasRead More

7 Fun Activities for Toddlers that Encourage Development. Here are some games for toddlers help to foster coordination, speech, and problem-solving skills.

7 Fun Activities for Toddlers that Encourage Development

February 4, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Kids are like sponges when it comes to playing games and doing fun things. Toddlers in particular are ready to learn as much as you can teach them. Through the use of activities and games, kids learn about themselves and the world around them. Games help to foster hand-eye coordination, speech, and problem-solving skills. BeforeRead More

Here are some Tips for Visiting Historic Battlefields with Kids, to make it a positive and educational experience for your kids.

Tips for Visiting Historic Battlefields with Kids

January 30, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Historic parks and battlefields are a very unique experience for the majority of kids. Some are overwhelmed by the horror of war while others are fascinated by the stories behind it. Much of this is due to how we adults present the stories. If you are taking your kids to a battlefield, how do youRead More

Tips for Visiting an Art Museum with Kids - Here are some tips for visiting an art museum with your kids to help you make the experience fun for everyone.

Tips for Visiting an Art Museum with Kids

January 23, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Like most things, visiting an art museum with kids can be a fun and enriching experience. The entire family can enjoy a good art museum if you plan the trip carefully. Nothing beats seeing your little ones enjoy art for the first time. Preparing ahead of time for your trip can make all the differenceRead More

How to Stick to Your Diet While Eating Out. Try these tips for sticking to your diet while eating out to avoid extra calories when you go out to eat.

How to Stick to Your Diet While Eating Out

January 21, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Trying to stick to your diet while eating out is like an exercise in temptation. Can you resist the various temptations that will present themselves? The temptations start the moment you walk in the door. The smells of your favorite fat laden foods are wafting through the air. Once seated, the friendly waitress may asRead More

DIY Jewelry Stand Tutorial

DIY Jewelry Stand

January 18, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

I cook and bake a lot and so does my husband. It seems one of us is always taking our ring or watch off and leaving it on the kitchen counter while baking or cleaning.  This DIY Jewelry Stand is a fun addition to my kitchen decor and a great way to keep track ofRead More

Tips for Visiting a History Museum with Your Kids

Tips for Visiting a History Museum with Kids

January 16, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

One would think that visiting a history museum would be a great day for any kid. Kids are not always easy to figure out, however. What excites one kid is not always going to be interesting to another. Kids are fickle that way. Like any other day trip or museum, you might have to doRead More

Tips for Taking Your Kids to a Play

Tips for Taking Your Kids to a Play

January 9, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

For anyone that grew up enjoying the arts, going to a play was probably a large part of their falling in love. Watching the development of a scene on stage is something that kids are naturally going to be excited about. Think about it…when your kids play they make believe. Why would they not beRead More

Upcycled Sweater Vase

Upcycled Sweater Vase

January 3, 2015 by Editor 3 Comments

With the holidays behind us, most of us are busy taking down the Christmas Tree and other holiday decor. This can leave the house looking a little bare and let’s face it, there is more than a little time before spring and the fun decor that comes with it. There are lots of great decorationsRead More

DIY Ceramic Photo Gifts

DIY Ceramic Photo Gifts

December 16, 2014 by Editor 2 Comments

Photos capture some of our most special moments. It seems, for me anyway, I’m constantly taking pictures of my family but they don’t seem to get printed nearly enough. The days of camera phones and digital cameras have changed the way we take photos and what we do with them. This holiday season I’m makingRead 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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