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10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

October 11, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Dressing yourself and your kiddos up for Halloween is tons of fun, but what about your dog? Who doesn’t love a dog in a costume? This is the perfect way to show off your pup while you walk the neighborhood Trick-Or-Treating with your kids. Here are 10 awesome and hilarious DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs.Read More

10 ways to introduce the letter e

10 Ways to Introduce the Letter E

October 6, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Welcome to another week on this introducing the letters series! This week, we will look at fun ways to engage and teach the letter E. Included is a list of crafts, recipes, printables and even books you can use in your home. Everything is easy and sure to be lots of fun! 10 Ways toRead More

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Men

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Men

October 3, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When it comes to making costumes for men, there areso many great options out there! There are so many recognizable male actors or TV show characters that the possibilities are pretty much endless. Some costumes even get funnier when a man dresses up as a female TV character! H0wever, If you want to go asRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter d

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter D

September 29, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are homeschooling an early learner, introducing the letters is essential. In order to help you do that, think of this as a “best of” series on introducing each letter and this week, we are focusing on D. Here is a fun list of activities from worksheets to crafts and even books and recipesRead More

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Women

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Women

September 26, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

I love to see the creative costumes that people come up with for Halloween! Often, it is popular movie stars or characters or really creative puns that are the best. I searched all over online to bring you some of the funnest costumes that you can make right at home, often with stuff you probablyRead More

10 free boys halloween costume patterns

10 Free Halloween Costume Patterns for Boys

September 19, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of the complaints my mom used to have about costumes for boys when my brother was little is the fact that most of the ones he wanted to go as were made of cheap plastic and were way over priced. She started making costumes for us almost right away and came up with someRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter c

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter C

September 15, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I am so happy you could join us for another week of introducing the alphabet! This week, I have gathered some fun projects, crafts and recipes on ways to introduce the letter C. If you missed previous weeks, make sure you check out the links below. Let’s get started! 10+ Ways To Introduce the LetterRead More

10 free girls halloween costume patterns

10 Free Halloween Costume Patterns for Girls

September 12, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I had a great time looking through free girl’s Halloween Costume patterns for this post! There are so many to choose from! When I was little, my mom made most of my costumes and I was always so excited to see what she would come up with. A homemade costume is so fun because noRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter B

10 + Ways To Introduce the Letter B

September 8, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We are onto the Letter B this week in this fun series on how to introduce the letters of the alphabet to your early homeschooler! Make sure you look for previous letters in the links below this article for more helpful classroom activities! Consider this a “best of” series for your letter introducing needs! LetsRead More

There are so many adorable free shirt patterns for girls out there! These free shirt patterns include patterns for varying levels of sewing skills.

10 Free Shirt Patterns for Girls

September 5, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These free shirt patterns for girls would make an adorable addition to any girl’s wardrobe. I have to admit, I had a very hard time choosing free shirt patterns for girls for this time when I made this post. The problem is, there are just so many cute ones out there that I could probablyRead More

7 little ways to save money in your budget

7 Little Ways to Save Money in Your Budget

September 4, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Many times, we find ourselves wondering where all the money goes in our budget and unable to explain why. We seem to be missing money here and there and wonder why we can’t seem to get a handle on it. Sometimes, this is due to all those little fees that add up. Here are someRead More

If you are getting ready to update your wardrobe for fall, make sure you check out these free long sleeved shirt patterns for women to add to your closet!

10 Free Long Sleeved Shirt Patterns for Women

August 29, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

These free long sleeve shirt patterns for women would be great custom additions for your wardrobe. With the weather getting cooler soon, it’s time to start thinking about pulling out your cool weather clothing. This is usually a time when we decide what still fits, what we never will wear and what needs an update.Read More

Tips for Speedy Grocery Shopping

Tips for Speedy Grocery Shopping

August 25, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Most of us are short of time and going to the grocery store is one thing we all have a hard time making the time to do. Sometimes, it can even be stressful with crowds, kids and coupons on tow. Here are some tips for making sure you can get in and out without takingRead More

9 ways to use autumn yard debris

9 Ways to Use Autumn Yard Waste

August 23, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Are you cleaning up leaves and branches this fall? Here are frugal and eco-friendly ways to use autumn yard debris. When fall hits, you probably know that this often means lots of cleanup that needs to be done to prepare your lawn and garden for the cooler weather. While there are many communities that offerRead More

10 Free Cloth Diaper Patterns

10 Free Cloth Diaper Patterns

August 22, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

My “baby” is 11 years old and while raising a preteen can be a challenge, I remember what a challenge it was when she was born. She is my first and only child so I had no idea what I was doing and felt a little in the dark like most first time parents tendRead More

How to stay organized while grocery shopping

How To Stay Organized While Grocery Shopping

August 18, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One way to avoid overspending at the grocery store is to stay organized. It doesn’t matter if you are a couponer or what your budget is, there is no reason to buy more than you need and end up with wasted money, food and time. Here are some tips for staying organized at the groceryRead More

how to be more content on a limited budget

How to be More Content on a Limited Budget

August 14, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

  When many people find themselves tied into a limited budget, they may become depressed, stressed out and feel absolute hopelessness. These feelings can really increase with time when you are stuck in a cycle of long term poverty or limited funds to do anything you want. So how does one break out of thisRead More

20 Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

20 Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

August 13, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

Essential oils are amazing for using around your home for anything from beauty to cleaning. Citrus essential oils have so many uses and when you use lemon essential oil, you can really get so many benefits from it. Here are 20 uses for lemon essential oil to get you started! 20 Uses for Lemon EssentialRead More

How to Introduce the Letter A

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter A

August 11, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Introducing new letters into your child’s vocabulary and early reading can be one of the funnest parts of early homeschooling. The possibilities are almost endless! I thought it would be so much fun to do a series to help homeschooling moms and dads find some great ideas in a sort of “best of” series. EveryRead More

How to Ease Your Family into Minimalist Living - Ways to introduce and begin minimalist living for families. Includes tips to make the transition easier.

How to Ease Your Family into Minimalist Living

August 6, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Minimalist living can be a great way to live your life and of course if you are single, it will be a challenge to ease into it, but if you have a family, it might seem near impossible to get them to start living the minimalist lifestyle without practically pulling teeth. Here are some tipsRead 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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