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Do your kids love Paddington Bear? if you are looking to throw an awesome Paddington themed party for your child, here's 10 Paddington Bear party ideas!

10 Paddington Bear Party Ideas

January 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The movie just hit theaters but Paddington Bear has been a big part of many people’s childhood. If you are hoping to throw a Paddington Bear themed birthday party for your child, there are so many ideas out there to do it. From fun themed cups and plates to DIY decorations and games, here isRead More

With the Paddington Bear movie just hitting theaters, you may be on the hunt for some fun projects to do. Here's 10 DIY Paddington bear crafts for all ages.

10 DIY Paddington Bear Crafts

January 21, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

With Paddington Bear’s movie hitting the theaters recently, I thought it might be fun to do a roundup of DIY Paddington Bear crafts for all ages. In this list, you will find crafts for little ones all the way to adults. There are cute pillows and adorable things to put on your fridge. You couldRead More

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter S

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter S

January 19, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Doing a letter of the week series is a great way to introduce your child to a homeschool structure. This week, we are looking at fun ways to teach the letter S! This list should be able to help you come up with a fun curriculum and inspire you to teach with crafts, recipes, printables,Read More

How To Host a Frugal Super Bowl Party - money saving tips for throwing a Super Bowl party on a budget including ways to save money on food and decorations.

How To Host a Frugal Super Bowl Party

January 18, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Use these frugal Super Bowl Party ideas to host a game day party on a budget. It’s almost that time! Super Bowl parties are a big part of many households. Even if “your” team is not in the Super Bowl, you might even host one and root for the team you hate the least. While aRead More

Looking for a low-cost, DIY upgrade to your home decor? Check out these 10 Free Home Decor Sewing Patterns for inspiration!

10 Free Home Decor Sewing Patterns

January 16, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Take a look at these free home decor sewing patterns for DIY ways to spruce up your home. There is something so satisfying about making something with your own two hands. I guess that’s why so many people enjoy sewing as a hobby or a way of life. Nothing beats the quality you can makeRead More

How to Eat Healthy on Food Stamps

How to Eat Healthy on Food Stamps

January 15, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Many people think that it is next to impossible to eat healthy on food stamps. It often seems like buying convenience meals is cheaper. These convenience foods are full of sodium, preservatives, and a lot of stuff that isn’t healthy. There are ways you can fit healthy food into your SNAP budget. Here are some tips for eatingRead More

Frugal Principles to Teach Your Children

Frugal Principles to Teach your Children

January 15, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When it comes to raising our kids, there are many right ways to do it. If you are a budget-minded person, you may be wondering how you can teach your children how to live frugally for their own personal success later on in life. This can be especially hard in a world where there are soRead More

How to Get Started Juicing

Tips to Help You Get Started Juicing

January 14, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Juicing has been a craze for quite a while now and you may be excited to try it but are unsure exactly what it is and how to get started. You may even be unsure if it is something you want to do at all. Here are some tips for getting started in juicing. HowRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter R

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter R

January 12, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I had a great time compiling this list for fun ways to teach the letter R this week. Among the letters, it is also another favorite of mine. I am not sure how a person has favorite letters, but I certainly do! The letter R was a pretty easy one for me to find funRead More

10 Free Crochet Jewelry Patterns

10 Free Crochet Jewelry Patterns

January 9, 2015 by Christine T 4 Comments

When it comes to crocheting, most people think of the basics: scarves, mittens, afghans and of course, baby stuff. As I was looking at patterns one day online, I came across a crocheted necklace and was just amazed. I mean, it looked awesome, of course, but I couldn’t believe that some people got this creative.Read More

10 ways to introduce the letter q

10 Ways to Introduce the Letter Q

January 5, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, the letter Q was one of my favorite letters to write. I loved it when we got to cursive and I got to get all creative with the tail on the lowercase Q. If you are looking for some fun ways to teach this “Quirky” letter, here are some greatRead More

How to Make a Sick Day Kit For Kids

How to Make a Sick Day Kit for Kids

December 30, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

As a mom, one of the hardest things is seeing your babies sick. It’s stressful for them and stressful for you. You want with all your might to make them feel better but often time, the cold or illness just has to run it’s course. One way that you can be prepared and cheer themRead More

20 Unexpected Uses for Grapefruit Essential Oil

20 Unexpected Uses for Grapefruit Essential Oil

December 29, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Grapefruit essential oil has some awesome uses besides smelling absolutely invigorating! However, not all essential oils are created equal! For many of these, you will need to make sure you have food-grade grapefruit essential oil as it needs to be safe to ingest. Please note, too, that none of this advice should take the place of aRead More

10 Ways to introduce the letter P

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter P

December 29, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Thanks for checking out this series on lessons and fun ways to teach the letters of the alphabet. This week, we are looking at the letter P. There are so many fun ways to teach the letter P to your children out there! Here are some fun crafts, recipes, printable and more to help youRead More

How to Save Money on Scrapbooking Supplies

How to Save Money on Scrapbooking Supplies

December 22, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I love looking through scrapbooks. There is something so animating about the way they are put together with all the memories of fun times and special days within a family. If you are a scrapbooker, you know that the cost of the supplies can add up. There are so many ways to save money onRead More

10 Ways to Introduce the Letter O

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter O

December 22, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We are back with another week of great ideas for teaching your kids the alphabet. This week, we are looking at the letter O. I thought it might be hard to find some letter O activities but to my surprise, there are a ton of great ones included in this list. Here are some funRead More

10 Free Crochet Afghan Patterns

10 Free Crochet Afghan Patterns

December 19, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

I have had several crocheted afghans in my life. Some were made as a gift when my mom was pregnant with me and I still have them and others were ones given to me by friends who have awesome talent or ones I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Crochet afghans are incredibly durableRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter N

10 + Ways to Introduce the Letter N

December 15, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We are smack-dab in the middle of the alphabet in these weekly posts that teach the alphabet in fun ways using recipes, activities, crafts, printables and more! I hope you are finding plenty of inspiration for your homeschool studies with this series. Let’s look at some awesome ways to introduce your kids to the letterRead More

Here are 10 Free Purse Sewing Patterns that are perfect for making a unique handmade gift or adding a one-of-a-kind purse to your own collection.

10 Free Purse Sewing Patterns

December 14, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These 10 free purse sewing patterns would make cute, custom additions to any purse collection. I admit it. I am a certified purse hoarder. I have this habit of collecting purses from vintage shops and garage sales. I am not even particular about brands, just the style. The problem with this is, I ended upRead More

Saving Money While Dining Out with Children

December 11, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

When you are trying to keep your family on a food budget, eating out can be one of those treats that rarely happens. While it may sometimes seem cheaper to eat out than to cook at home, this is rarely the case. You can, however, save money dining out if you follow some of the tipsRead More

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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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