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10 DIY Bird Feeder Treats- Bird watching in the winter is a fun thing to do for the young and old alike. These bird feeder treats will draw a great crowd!

10 DIY Bird Feeder Treats

November 17, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

When I was a child, I loved watching the birds in the winter from out my window. It was fun to see how they interact when the world is so cold outside. One way to  attract birds for watching (as well as doing something kind for them) is to make some bird feeder treats for them toRead More

8 Ways to Save Money on a Christmas Tree

Ways to Save Money on a Christmas Tree

November 17, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We search for ways to save money on just about anything from gifts to decorations during this time of year. Your Christmas tree should be no different. Whether you go with a fake Christmas tree or the real thing, there are several ways you can save on your holiday’s decoration’s crowning glory. Ways to SaveRead More

Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips: How to Go Green This Holiday Season- Here are ways that you can make this Christmas more eco-friendly and maybe save money too!

Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips: How to Go Green This Holiday Season

November 16, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Being Eco-friendly around the holidays is not something most people consider. It may be because we just don’t think about it much or we think it will be too expensive during a time of year when things are already tight financially. Whatever the case may be, living green at this time of year can notRead More

Easy Water Science Experiments for Kids- Teach kids all about water with these fun science experiments. They are simple enough to do with kids of all ages.

Easy Water Science Experiments for Kids

November 16, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

What kid doesn’t enjoy playing in water? I remember being so fascinated that water was so versatile that it could be 3 things; gas, liquid and solid. To me, that made water almost magical. Water science is one of the most basic parts of science and it’s a great place to start for many unitRead More

13 Fantastic DIY Headboards- Build you own headboard for a customized look in your bedroom. These headboard tutorials don't require a lot of skill or money.

13 Fantastic DIY Headboards

November 13, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I have slept on a few beds that didn’t have a headboard or even a proper frame when I was a broke and starving college student with very little money. At the time, I didn’t see the big deal with not having a frame let alone a headboard. As I got older and married, IRead More

How to Save Money on Produce in the Winter- Don't get stuck paying high prices for produce during the winter months. Knowing how to buy will save you money.

How to Save Money on Produce in the Winter

November 12, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Depending on where you live, produce can get pretty expensive in the winter months.  It is typically the season where not much is being grown and half the country’s growing areas are on lock down until Spring. There are some ways to save money on produce in the cold months, though, so don’t think youRead More

Learn how to store potatoes so they keep longer in your kitchen. You'll put your spuds to good use in these 20 potato recipes!

20 Potato Recipes + How to Store Potatoes

November 10, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Learn how to store potatoes so they stay fresh longers and 20 potato recipes to use them in. When I was writing the list for these seasonal produce recipes, my little Irish heart skipped a beat when I got to the potato recipes. I knew I would absolutely love writing about one of my favoriteRead More

Tips for Planning a Smooth Holiday Season- Avoid stress and anxiety this holiday season with a little extra planning. These helpful tips will show you how.

Tips for Planning a Smooth Holiday Season

November 9, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Every year around this time most people start to get anxious for the holidays. There is so much going on that it’s hard not to. It may be tempting to just let it all happen as it happens, but that is sure to set you up for a holiday meltdown or two. Just like aRead More

Easy Biology Experiments for Kids- Hands-on experiments are an exciting way to teach kids biology. These easy biology experiments will wow kids of all ages.

Easy Biology Experiments for Kids

November 9, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When it comes to homeschooling or just general fun things to do with kids on rainy or snowy days, most kids love and crave things that help them get hands on experience to learn about the world around them. Science experiments are a perfect way to interact and allow them to make these tangible connections.Read More

Inspiring DIY Nightstands- Build your own nightstands from wood crates or by repurposing old furniture. You can get some great ideas with these tutorials.

Inspiring DIY Nightstands

November 6, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you have some basic skills with carpentry, you can make your own custom pieces of furniture for yourself often cheaper and better quality than what you would find in stores. You can be assured that the furniture you create matches your exact color pallet, too. A nightstand is something I have always wanted. IRead More

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter- Winter is creeping in! Take these extra measures to keep your chickens safe and warm through the cold months ahead.

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter

November 5, 2015 by Christine T 10 Comments

Since December is approaching, and that pretty much means most of us will be getting blasted with winter weather, you may be wondering how to care for your chickens when it gets cold outside. Chickens are pretty hearty birds and can withstand cooler temperatures if you provide them with enough to do and a strong placeRead More

Easy Chemistry Experiments for Kids including how to teach about acids and bases, making slime, making bouncy balls and science experiments for older kids.

Easy Chemistry Experiments for Kids

November 2, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When most people think about chemistry they don’t think kids mix well with that, but chemistry is not all about dangerous chemicals being put into a beaker to see what explodes. It can simply be exploring acids, bases, and how things react in mild ways. Chemistry is a lot of fun for kids because theyRead More

Easy Physics Experiments for Kids- These experiments make learning about physics a great deal of fun. They can be used to teach students of all ages, too!

Easy Physics Experiments for Kids

October 26, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

What goes up must come down. This is a principle of gravity, but is brought to you by the larger umbrella of physics. If you are looking for some fun ways to do some physics lessons with your kids, it might be hard to find ones that aren’t just a study of gravity. After all,Read More

11 Fun DIY Coffee Tables- Have you ever built your own furniture? These 11 coffee table designs are easy to follow and cover a wide variety of decor themes.

11 Fun DIY Coffee Tables

October 23, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Something my husband has always wanted to do is make some of our own furniture. Unfortunately, we have always lived in apartments and that doesn’t usually lend itself to carpentry. On top of that, we have lived on the third and 4th floors in the last two apartments we have lived in, so it wouldn’tRead More

10 Jurassic Park Crafts- These Jurassic Park crafts include something for all ages. Do them with your dino-loving kids at home or at a Jurassic Park party.

10 Jurassic Park Crafts

October 19, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I am loving all these movies that are being remade this summer and the sequels, too. Jurassic Park was one of my favorite movies when I was younger and I went to see the new one in the theaters a few months ago. I grew up in Montana and IRead More

10 Amazing Butternut Squash Recipes- Here are 10 butternut squash recipes to inspire you this fall as well as easy instructions for homemade squash puree.

10 Amazing Butternut Squash Recipes

October 13, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When fall rolls in I start seeing different squashes and gourds pop up in the stores and farmer’s markets and I get excited about the cooler weather. There is something so warm and inviting about this season that no other season has! Being that I am not a huge squash fan, I will admit IRead More

8 DIY Modest Costumes for Teen Girls- Are you looking for a fun yet modest costume for a teen girl this Halloween? These 8 DIY costumes are quite creative!

8 DIY Modest Costumes for Teen Girls

October 9, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

In the last few years, I have noticed that costumes for girls, teens and even women have gotten to the point where it’s no longer about fun outfits like a princess or an animal, but a new spin has been added. This spin is usually in the form of throwing modesty out the window. WhenRead More

10 Awesome Free Knock Off Patterns- If you like wearing name brand styles but don't like the high price tags, then try using these great knock off patterns.

10 Awesome Free Knock Off Patterns

September 25, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of my favorite things to find when I am in the mood for a new project is a knock off pattern of an expensive or trendy piece to go in my closet. I was super excited when I was scouring Pinterest one day and I found that lots of folks think like me andRead More

how to make leaf mold for organic gardening

How to Make Leaf Mold for Organic Gardening

September 23, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

If you have been gardening organically, you know how great a compost pile is and how much it comes in handy when giving your plants the best soil. Composting is a bacteria process that helps break down organic matter into nutrient rich soil that you can use. It is essentially a “heated” process. How toRead More

10 Savory Mushroom Recipes- You will find a lot of delicious ways to use mushrooms with these savory recipes. Also, learn how to store and freeze mushrooms.

10 Savory Mushroom Recipes

September 21, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

Mushrooms are one of those things you love or don’t. Personally, I love them. I think they add so much to so many types of recipes. To me, they really add that savory factor to any recipe you use them in. If you are a friend of fungus, you will love these 10 Savory MushroomRead 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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