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Stars and Astronomy Unit Study Resources including astronomy lesson plan ideas, star crafts and tutorials, astronomy educational videos and resources.

Stars and Astronomy Unit Study Resources

July 27, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Most kids start to get fascinated by stars and astronomy at an early age. When you are a kid, they are so cool because you don’t understand how they are so far up there and what makes them twinkle. I remember the first time I learned how to find the North Star and the BigRead More

10 Free Boy Romper Patterns including easy rompers made from tee shirts, polo rompers, how to make baby boy rompers and other easy baby boy sewing patterns.

10 Free Boy Romper Patterns

July 24, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Rompers look adorable on any baby or toddler. They are the perfect outfit for these busy little ones because they are generally easy to put on and take off and you don’t have to worry about losing a piece for an outfit. When people think of rompers, they often don’t consider that boys wear themRead More

10 Great Cherry Recipes

10 Great Cherry Recipes

July 20, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

I grew up in Montana and being from that part of the country, you definitely knew when cherries were in season. The tell-tale stands that would pop up alongside the road, and the talk amongst people about their trip to the Flathead area to get their yearly dose of cherries was enough to get meRead More

Middle Ages Unit Study Resources including books about the Middle Ages for kids, Middle Ages lesson plan ideas, educational videos and printables.

Middle Ages Unit Study Resources

July 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The Middle Ages are a time period I have been fascinated with for some time. It was a time when so many of our modern tools were developed and when the line between poverty and royalty was drawn deeply. The Middle Ages were a dark time, but were also a time when humans learned about things suchRead More

10 Delicious Corn Recipes including homemade creamed corn, how to make corn fritters, fresh corn salads and even how to freeze corn on the cob.

10 Delicious Corn Recipes

July 13, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

I actually look forward to corn season when I can buy fresh ears at a low price and around here in WA, even find them. I pretty much refuse to buy the frozen ears because they are just not the same. I admit that I like to “doctor” up my corn on the cob soRead More

Ancient Rome Unit Study Resources including crafts,Rome printables, books about ancient Rome, ancient Rome videos and more ancient Rome lesson plans.

Ancient Rome Unit Study Resources

July 13, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Ancient Rome was a fascinating period of time to study. From the religious beliefs and military, to the food eaten and even the buildings, ancient Rome was a busy place and with the introduction of Christianity, it rocked Western society to it core. You could literally teach a year all about ancient Rome! If you areRead More

10 free maternity patterns, including a tutorial on how to turn any pants into maternity pants, patterns for maternity dresses, and DIY maternity tops.

10 Free Maternity Patterns

July 10, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can make your own maternity clothes that fit and look great with these free maternity patterns! When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had a hard time finding maternity clothes that fit me in the ways I liked my non-maternity clothing to fit. Pants were too baggy in places, shirts weren’t long enough,Read More

How to Save Money on Homeschooling

How to Save Money on Homeschooling

July 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you want to homeschool your children, you may be overwhelmed by what it can cost to do so. One thing that public school affords is the ability to essentially just buy school supplies once a year and use the resources at the school for the rest of your child’s education. With homeschooling, all expensesRead More

10 Amazing Raspberry Recipes including raspberry chocolate bark, raspberry donuts, raspberry ice cream and other easy raspberry recipes.

10 Amazing Raspberry Recipes

July 6, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Raspberry season is here! This makes me super excited because I love berry season. Here in the Pacific Northwest, berries are very expensive in the off season and they get much more reasonable in the on-season. I buy so much that I freeze them and end up with great frozen berries for use all yearRead More

Ancient Greece Unit Study Resources including ancient Greece crafts, ancient Greece printables and videos and ancient Greece lesson plans for older kids.

Ancient Greece Unit Study Resources

July 6, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Ancient Greece was a fascinating time in world history. From ancient spiritual beliefs to the governmental changes and forthcoming democracy, the study of ancient Greece can be a great unit study to do with kids of all ages. You could probably teach an entire year of it because of it’s complexities, but if you areRead More

10 Free Romper Patterns for Girls, including pillowcase rompers, ruffled rompers for toddlers, cute rompers for babies and rompers for older girls.

10 Free Romper Patterns for Girls

July 3, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

These free romper patterns for girls make adorable summer outfits! When I was a girl, I owned a lot of rompers. They are perfect for summer because they are easy to slip over a swimsuit and great for keeping cool. If I remember correctly, I had one that was off-white and had little lilacs allRead More

9 Ways to Save Money on Back To School Supplies

9 Ways to Save Money on Back To School Supplies

July 2, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

Last week, I showed you how to get the most bang for your buck when shopping for school clothes.  You can also save a ton of money shopping for school supplies as well and stick well within your budget. Some of the same concepts apply to school supplies as to school clothes. When trying toRead More

Insect Unit Study Resources including educational insect videos for kids, insect unit study printables, insect lesson plans for kids and insect science.

Insect Unit Study Resources

June 29, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Insects are a fascinating subject for most kids. There are so many types of them that doing an insect study unit would be lots of fun and you could even continue it by breaking down into types. If you are just trying to put together a general insect unit study, here are some insect unit study resourcesRead More

Here are 10 Free Shorts Patterns for Women, including how to make cut off shorts, pleated shorts patterns, gym shorts and no pattern tutorials.

10 Free Shorts Patterns for Women

June 26, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Here are 10 free shorts patterns for women to expand your summer wardrobe! Shorts season is here, and I always get excited to pull out my warm weather wardrobe and start updating it for the new season. It seems that every year, I find pieces in there that either don’t fit or are no longerRead More

10 Awesome Coconut Recipes

10 Awesome Coconut Recipes

June 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Coconut has been big in the food culture lately. Not only is coconut oil popular for its versatility in anything from beauty products to cleaning products, but coconut itself is popular because of its health claims. Coconut has been argued to not be healthy since it contains fat and is sweet, but don’t let that stop you.Read More

10 free sewing patterns for boys, including free patterns for hoodies, board shorts, ties, hats and more for boys of all ages.

10 Free Sewing Patterns for Boys

June 19, 2015 by Christine T 6 Comments

It can be hard to find patterns for sewing clothes. Here are 10 free sewing patterns for boys to make it easier! From reading other blogs and seeing comments online, I quickly realized that there are many sewing fans out there that want to sew things for their sons just like they are able toRead More

10 Awesome Elderberry Recipes including how to make elderberry syrup, how to grow elderberries, the benefits of elderberries and how to use elderberries.

10 Awesome Elderberry Recipes

June 11, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Elderberries are not new, but using them in wellness products and recipes is something that is trending right now. If you have never tried elderberries, they are somewhat sour and somewhat sweet. They sort of remind me of a cross between a blueberry and a cranberry. Let’s look at why elderberries are good for youRead More

10 Tantalizing Blackberry Recipes including blackberry smoothie recipes, blackberry BBQ sauce, blackberry desserts and how to freeze blackberries.

10 Tantalizing Blackberry Recipes

June 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are lucky enough to have a blackberry bush growing somewhere in your yard, you know that not only do they yield a lot if you have a bunch of them, but they taste amazing. Even if you don’t have a blackberry bush, now is the season for them, and you will find themRead More

Marine Biology Unit Study Resources including marine biology lesson plan ideas, ocean unit study ideas, and educational resources for ocean studies.

Marine Biology Unit Study Resources

June 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Ocean life or marine biology is a fascinating subject for most kids. There are so many things to learn, and it,s like an entire world underneath the water that you could easily create an exciting and fun unit study with it. If you are planning on using ocean life as a study unit any timeRead More

10 Amazing Goji Berry Recipes including goji berry smoothies, where to buy goji berries and other recipes using goji berries.

10 Amazing Goji Berry Recipes

June 4, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Goji berries exploded on the scene a few years back and this was when people really started talking about superfoods. What is awesome about goji berries is, they are both a fruit and and herb so they have many natural benefits as well as great taste. If you have never tried a goji berry, theyRead 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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