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DIY Gifts for Hunger Games Fans-10 gifts for hunger games fans, hunger games DIY, Hunger Games crafts and Hunger Games Katniss Cowl!

DIY Gifts for Hunger Games Fans

December 12, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

My 12 year old daughter is a huge Hunger Games fan. She has seen every movie and read all the books in the series before each one from cover to cover. She has her room plastered with Hunger Games posters and she may just have a tiny crush on a certain character (actor) in theRead More

Homemade Candy Recipes- These candy recipes are easy to make right at home. Share a batch at your next holiday party or package them up and give as gifts!

Homemade Candy Recipes

December 11, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I was thinking of all the fun stuff most people typically enjoy this time of year and homemade candy is definitely one of them. It’s a wonder why we don’t enjoy it all year long! There is nothing quite like plates of candy sitting around to hand out to friends and family or just toRead More

Easy DIY Spice Racks- Here are 12 homemade spice racks that will help you get your kitchen organized. These spice racks are inexpensive and easy to make.

Easy DIY Spice Racks

December 11, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There is nothing more annoying, when you are a cook that loves to use lots of spice, than having no where to put all of them. If you have tried neatly stacking them in your cupboard, you probably know how that always ends- bottles flying out every time you open that cupboard. Also, I tendRead More

10 Delicious Orange Recipes featuring candied orange peels, orange cranberry rice, orange drinks, orange desserts and orange glazes.

10 Delicious Orange Recipes

December 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Oranges have a way of brightening up any recipe and adding something extra to it. You can use oranges in so many ways from desserts to savory dishes with beef and chicken. When citrus like oranges are in season, you should stock up since they can last a long time and can be preserved inRead More

DIY Star Wars Gifts- These homemade gifts are inspired by The Force! Create clothing, wall art, and more for the Star wars fans on your Christmas gift list!

DIY Star Wars Gifts

December 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Star Wars fans are rejoicing over the new film from the series set to release this month in theaters and it is perfect timing with Christmas. If you know a Star Wars fan, you have probably already started thinking about what you can get them for the upcoming holiday.  With everything out there from DarthRead More

Homemade Fudge Recipes- Making your own fudge is really easy. You can keep it simple with a traditional recipe or mix it up with flavors like Rocky Road.

Homemade Fudge Recipes

December 7, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The first time I made fudge, I somehow managed to ruin it. I am not sure how that happened because it is fairly easy to make. My mom used to make fudge every year and I always look forward to it. She makes a traditional chocolate fudge and a peanut butter one and they areRead More

How to Get Free Christmas Gifts- Cash in on store promos and coupon bargains to get Christmas gifts for free this year. These tips will show you how!

How to Get Free Christmas Gifts

December 7, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Black Friday is one shopping day of the year where folks try to get the best deals out there and hope to get things for practically free. If you have a long list of people to shop for, trying to get the most out of your budget is a necessity. What if you could getRead More

Quick and Easy Candy-Bark-Recipes

Candy Bark Recipes

December 2, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are a fan of bark, then here are Quick and Easy Candy Bark Recipes to inspire you to make your own at home and you will see just how simple they are to make! Candy bark makes a great gift for teachers, friends, and neighbors. Bark is a classic candy to make for justRead More

12 Awesome DIY Pot Racks- Here are some really great tutorials for homemade pot racks. These hanging racks are inexpensive and simpler than you may think!

12 Awesome DIY Pot Racks

December 2, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

A couple years ago, Pinterest exploded onto the scene. This brought out a new way for us to visually see all the wonderful DIY projects out there in one place. I started seeing interesting ways to hang our pots and pans almost right away and was thrilled with some of them! If you are dealingRead More

12 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes- Learn how to quickly seed a pomegranate. Once you have the juicy seeds, you can try these wonderful pomegranate recipes!

12 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes

December 1, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The pomegranate is one of those fruits that you almost have to buy in season because when it isn’t in season, it can be quite expensive. It is also one of those fruits that many people don’t know how to properly cut or eat so they stay away from it because they don’t want theRead More

How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon this Holiday Season

How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon this Holiday Season

November 23, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to avoid the holiday rush in person is to shop online. The biggest retailer for this is Amazon. You can get just about anything on Amazon. I can’t even tell you how many random things I thought I would never find anywhere that I got on Amazon! Around the holidays,Read More

10 Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas- Christmas is the perfect time try these random acts of kindness. Doing so will surely bring joy to others!

10 Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas

November 23, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Random acts of kindness are one of those things I like doing all year long, however the season of Christmas always tends to make me be a little more diligent about doing them as I get caught up in the warm fuzzies of this special time of year. Doing random acts of kindness is aRead More

Wind and Air Study Unit Resources- These experiments, videos, and lessons will make learning about wind and air exciting even for young children.

Wind and Air Study Unit Resources

November 23, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There are some forces in nature that are a force to be reckoned with and I would venture to say that wind is one of them. It is always amazing to me even as an adult, the absolute destruction that wind can cause. It pulls up trees by their roots and flattens homes in seconds!Read More

25 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

25 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are like most people, the feast you had at Thanksgiving was more than you and your guests could handle and now you are left with lots of leftovers. Instead of throwing them out later, why not use them up and make these awesome recipes that allow you to indulge just a little longerRead More

Tips for Creating the Perfect Gingerbread House- These tips will show you what it takes to build a gingerbread house that stays together and looks great!

Tips for Creating the Perfect Gingerbread House

November 20, 2015 by Christine T 3 Comments

It’s something on just about everyone’s list of things to make every holiday season: a gingerbread house. The biggest problem with gingerbread houses is they look fairly simply, but when you get to making one, you often find out they are anything but that. So much goes into making one that there are so manyRead More

How to Find the Perfect Charity to Donate to- Choosing the right charity to donate your time and money to can be hard. These tips will help you decide.

How to Find the Perfect Charity to Donate to

November 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The holiday season is a time of giving and for many of us, this means giving to charities or non-profits that need the extra funds or items we have to give. Donating to a charity is a great way to spread your Christmas cheer a little further and in some cases, it can be aRead More

11 Striking DIY Kitchen Tables- These 11 tutorials will inspire you to build your own kitchen table. Classic or rustic, there is something to fit any style.

11 Striking DIY Kitchen Tables

November 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Nothing can set off a kitchen or dining area quite like the perfect kitchen table. Depending on your personal style, you could make it look eloquent to rustic and every style in between when you make your own furniture. I love a good dining set that has some personal charm to it, too. Most peopleRead More

How to Find Happiness During the Holidays When You Are Broke- Enjoy the holidays despite financial stress or little income. These 6 frugal tips will help.

How to Find Happiness During the Holidays When You Are Broke

November 18, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Here are my tips on how to find happiness during the holidays when you Are broke. The holidays are a time where we feel joy, warmth, and love and we give and get the warm fuzzies, too. But what if you are stressed about how to pay for the holiday fun or you are filledRead More

14 Savory Cauliflower Recipes- Brush up on the types of cauliflower and how to best store them. You'll want to give these savory cauliflower recipes a try!

14 Savory Cauliflower Recipes

November 17, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If I had to name a favorite vegetable, cauliflower would definitely be up there. It’s low carb, mild tasting enough that it is so versatile, and usually not too expensive to purchase. There are several kinds of cauliflower as well and how you store them really does matter. If you are a big fan ofRead More

Ways to Connect with Family During the Holidays- Feel closer to your family this holiday season despite the rush. Here are some great ways to get started.

Ways to Connect with Family During the Holidays

November 17, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The holiday season is a time when family means a lot. It’s a time to remind us that we should be getting away from the mundane actions of everyday life and showing those we love how much they mean. Unfortunately, our lives have gotten so busy and the holidays have started to become about buyingRead 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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