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Warm months can cause your home cooling costs to spike. To keep them lower, use these frugal tips on How to Save Money on Cooling Your Home.

How to Save Money on Cooling Your Home

May 15, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Warm months can cause your home cooling costs to spike. To keep them lower, use these frugal tips on How to Save Money on Cooling Your Home.   I come from the north, so my most expensive time of year for energy costs is the winter. However, in many parts of the country summer isRead More

Looking for ways to curb those sweet or salty food cravings? These 5 Easy Ways to Curb Food Cravings will show you some ideas along with healthier options!

5 Easy Ways to Curb Food Cravings

May 15, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Looking for ways to curb those sweet or salty food cravings? These 5 Easy Ways to Curb Food Cravings will show you some ideas along with healthier options! If you are trying to lose weight or eat healthier, one of the hardest things is to curb those cravings. I like savory and salty things, andRead More

Are your window blinds often neglected when it comes to cleaning your home? Use these helpful Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Blinds.

Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Blinds

May 12, 2017 by Christine T 1 Comment

Are your window blinds often neglected when it comes to cleaning your home? Use these helpful Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Blinds. There are some places that tend to get over-looked when it comes to staying on top of a clean home. Blinds are one of those places. It’s easy to do especially since theyRead More

You can hire a professional, or if you know what to look for, do it yourself, but

Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill

May 8, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Cut your home energy costs by making some very simple changes. Here are 5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill that you can use any time of year. With the cost of energy constantly rising, I am making a big effort to bring my bill down in any way I can. SinceRead More

Feeling bored with the same meals over and over? Here are some Easy Ways to Get Out of a Food Rut and find new recipes that will please your palate!

Easy Ways to Get Out of a Food Rut

May 8, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Feeling bored with the same meals over and over? Here are some Easy Ways to Get Out of a Food Rut and find new recipes that will please your palate! Do you ever feel like you are eating the same things over and over with no end in sight? It’s easy to get into aRead More

Carpets take a beating, especially if you have kids or pets. These Tips for Cleaning Carpets include useful ways to deep clean and spot clean common stains.

Tips for Cleaning Carpets

May 5, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Carpets take a beating, especially if you have kids or pets. These Tips for Cleaning Carpets include useful ways to deep clean and spot clean common stains. Carpeting is not only something you have installed for looks, but also as an investment. This means that protecting your investment is probably very important to you. EveryoneRead More

Check out these reasons why you should change bank accounts now. It may be time for you to switch in order to get the most out of your bank or credit union!

Why You Should Change Bank Accounts Now

May 2, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Check out these reasons why you should change bank accounts now. It may be time for you to switch in order to get the most out of your bank or credit union! Comfort: it’s where most of us find ourselves at a certain point. It’s where we think we have things all in place andRead More

Eating fast food is a drain on your budget and overall health. Here are some tips on How to Stop Eating Out So Much and make cooking at home easier.

How to Stop Eating Out So Much

May 1, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Eating fast food is a drain on your budget and overall health. Here are some tips on How to Stop Eating Out So Much and make cooking at home easier. I used to eat out constantly. This was for a couple of reasons, but mostly because I lacked the proper planning and I thought IRead More

There are some easy and painless ways to put money away even when things are tight. Check out these 5 Clever Ways to Create Extra Money for Your Savings.

5 Clever Ways to Create Extra Money for Your Savings

April 25, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There are some easy and painless ways to put money away even when things are tight. Check out these 5 Clever Ways to Create Extra Money for Your Savings. Everyone knows the importance of having a savings. When you are living from paycheck to paycheck like many people are these days, you may be wonderingRead More

Sometimes you have to multi-task and squeeze a little exercise in wherever you can. To help you do this, here are 6 Creative Ways to Exercise at Home.

6 Creative Ways to Exercise at Home

April 24, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Sometimes you have to multi-task and squeeze a little exercise in wherever you can. Get up and get moving with these 6 Creative Ways to Exercise at Home. After such a long winter and now that the warm weather is back, you probably want to get off the couch and get moving again. One ofRead More

Money-Saving Tips From the Amish Lifestyle - Frugal life hacks

Money-Saving Tips From the Amish Lifestyle

April 21, 2017 by Christine T 7 Comments

Use these money-saving tips from the Amish lifestyle to inspire you to live a more frugal life. The Amish are known for a couple things; hats, bonnets, horse and buggy and simplicity. It is that simplicity that allows them to live frugally and sustainably. While the Amish are not online telling us about their financialRead More

Check out these 5 Reasons to Shop Consignment Stores Now! You can find deals on high end merchandise and make money on gently used items of your own.

5 Reasons to Shop Consignment Stores Now

April 17, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Check out these 5 Reasons to Shop Consignment Stores Now! You can find deals on high end merchandise and make money on gently used items of your own. If you have never been to a consignment shop you are in for a real treat, especially if you love designer duds. Consignment shops are not theRead More

Here are 5 Ways to Free Yourself of Electronics All Day if you find yourself glued to your phone or tablet. Unplug and see how it can improve your life!

5 Ways to Free Yourself of Electronics All Day

April 17, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Here are 5 Ways to Free Yourself of Electronics All Day if you find yourself glued to your phone or tablet. Unplug and see how it can improve your life! I used to like to lie to myself and tell myself that I wasn’t overly dependent on my electronics or phone. The truth of theRead More

These helpful tips will show you How to Save Time at the Grocery Store for Meal Prepping. Now you can save time in the kitchen and shopping for groceries!

How to Save Time at the Grocery Store for Meal Prepping

April 11, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These helpful tips will show you How to Save Time at the Grocery Store for Meal Prepping. Now you can save time in the kitchen and shopping for groceries! I don’t know about you, but for me it seems like there are never enough hours in the day. The last thing I want to doRead More

Here are 6 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store to keep you from overspending. They include tips and tricks to avoid sales gimmicks and impulse buys.

6 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

April 10, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Here are 6 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store to keep you from overspending. They include tips and tricks to avoid sales gimmicks and impulse buys. It’s one of the most common pieces of advice on savings at the grocery store; Don’t eat when you’re hungry. I have found it to be absolutelyRead More

Check out these 4 Ways to Make Brushing and Flossing Easy on the Go. They include dental hygiene tips you can use for your busiest days and while traveling.

4 Ways to Make Brushing and Flossing Easy on the Go

April 10, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Check out these 4 Ways to Make Brushing and Flossing Easy on the Go. They include dental hygiene tips you can use for your busiest days and while traveling. Most of us know that dentists recommend brushing and flossing your teeth after every meal. While this sounds good and reasonable in theory, it can beRead More

Hardwood floors are an investment and they must be cleaned properly to maintain their beautiful finish. Use these helpful Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors.

Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

April 6, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Hardwood floors are an investment and they must be cleaned properly to maintain their beautiful finish. Use these helpful Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors. If you have ever had hardwood floors installed, you know that they are not exactly the cheapest floor option. However, they are absolutely beautiful and well worth the money you pay forRead More

You can save money and get the best deals by purchasing beef, poultry, and seafood when it is in season. Learn How to Buy Meat in Season with these tips.

How to Buy Meat in Season

April 4, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can save money and get the best deals by purchasing beef, poultry, and seafood when it is in-season. Learn How to Buy Meat in Season with these useful tips. If you are a bargain grocery shopper, you are probably well aware of the idea that produce has a season. You probably also know thatRead More

Not only is gardening a fun and rewarding hobby, it can also save you money on all sorts of things. Here are 6 Awesome Ways Gardening Can Save You Money.

6 Awesome Ways Gardening Can Save You Money

April 3, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Not only is gardening a fun and rewarding hobby, it can also save you money on all sorts of things. Here are 6 Awesome Ways Gardening Can Save You Money. If you garden as a hobby, you probably know the fun and beauty gardening brings.  It also saves your family a lot of money andRead More

Do you need a little help waking up earlier? These 5 Tips for Not Hitting the Snooze Button in the Morning will make it easier to start your day early.

5 Tips for Not Hitting the Snooze Button in the Morning

April 3, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Do you need a little help waking up earlier? These 5 Tips for Not Hitting the Snooze Button in the Morning will make it easier to start your day early. Getting up early is amazing when you finally are able to do it. Not only will you be able to get more done during theRead 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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