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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Crock-Pot Corn Chowder with Ham

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This easy Crock-Pot corn chowder with ham and potatoes is the perfect way to transform leftover ham into a hearty, comforting meal the whole family will enjoy.   There’s something special about coming home to the aroma of a slow cooker corn chowder that’s been simmering all day. This filling corn chowder with ham andRead More

DIY American Doll Accessories

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Give your favorite 18″ dolls some fun finishing touches with these free doll accessory sewing patterns. Sewing accessories for your American Girl doll is one of the most fun ways to personalize her look and make playtime even more imaginative. From cozy hats and purses to tiny pillows, aprons, and sleeping bags, these American GirlRead More

10 FREE Dress Patterns for 18″ Dolls

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Ensure your dolls are well-dressed with these FREE 18″ doll dress sewing patterns. Part of the fun of owning a doll is choosing the right outfit for every occasion, and that means a doll’s wardrobe has to have a nice selection of dresses! But you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a well-dressedRead More

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.