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Simple Tips for Minimalist Home Decorating - Create an aesthetically pleasing home decor with these minimalist home decorating ideas.

Simple Tips for Minimalist Home Decorating

July 29, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

  You can downsize your wardrobe for minimalist living, but did you know that you can also do that with your home decor and save money as well? It’s true! Think about it; what is one thing most people like about waiting rooms for doctors, lawyers and banks? They are so simple, yet very homeyRead More

20 uses for epsom salt

20 Frugal Uses for Epsom Salt

July 22, 2014 by Christine T 3 Comments

There are many amazing uses for Epsom salts. If you don’t know what it is, it is not an actual salt at all. It is a mineral that is a combination between sulfate and magnesium. These two compounds can really add a great benefit to your home, garden, and health routines. Even better, it is not anRead More

How to Save Money on College Text Books - Money saving tips including where to buy used text books, where to rent college books, and swapping text books.

How to Save Money on College Text Books

July 11, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

After tuition and living expenses, one of the biggest expenses is your text books for class. If you are a full-time student, this can be quite a lot of money to come up with at once. You may be a little sticker shocked as well. Over a hundred dollars for a book you will onlyRead More

tips for saving money on organic food

Tips for Saving Money on Organic Foods

July 8, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Many people stay away from organic foods because they think they are more expensive. While it is true that some organic foods are, it is not the case across the board and there are many ways to get organic and locally grown food for less. Here are some tips for saving money on the organicRead More

How to save money on juicing

How to Save Money on Juicing

June 26, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

If you are into juicing, you know all about how great it can feel to give your body a boost in nutrition and energy. One thing that can keep people back from starting to juice is the cost involved. You will need to buy a juicer, which can be expensive, and all those fresh fruitsRead More

Tips for getting the most from mobile coupons

Tips for Getting the Most from Mobile Coupons

June 24, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The new way of couponing is all online. Sure, paper coupons still are useful and are not on their way out, but to maximize your savings, it’s important to not discount the mobile deals and coupons that are out there. Here are some ways to make them work for you. Tips for Getting the Most fromRead More

How to Turn your Backyard into an Outdoor Theater

How to Turn your Backyard into an Outdoor Theater

June 23, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

In most areas of the country, the drive in theater is a thing of the past. Gone are the days when you could enjoy the cool summer evenings and the newest flick. If you are missing the fun lazy days of eating fresh popped popcorn and want to share the experience with your own family,Read More

10 Free Quilt Patterns that you can make for your home, including scrap fabric quilts, t-shirt quilts, baby quilts, and quilt tutorials.

10 Free Quilt Patterns

June 20, 2014 by Christine T 3 Comments

Find your next quilting project with these 10 free quilt patterns. Summer is the perfect time to update your bedspread. Quilts are perfect for giving your bed a warm weather upgrade. A good, hand made quilts can last a lifetime and is often passed down through generations. While they may be time time-consuming to make,Read More

How to Save Money on Fabric and Quilting Materials

How to Save Money on Fabric and Quilting Materials

June 17, 2014 by Christine T 4 Comments

If you have the hobby of sewing or quilting, you know that some of the materials can cost you a pretty penny and is often what keeps you from starting that next project you are excited about. Here are some tips to help you get some fabric and other materials for all of your quiltingRead More

how to save money on Dr. Bronners

How to Save Money on Dr. Bronner’s and other Natural Cleaning Ingredients

June 9, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are reading this post, you probably have heard (or know!) you can save money by making your own cleaning and natural beauty supplies. Knowing this, you head to the store, excited to start your DIY journey and might experience a little bit of sticker shock when it comes to the ingredients. While itRead More

10 Ways To Live Frugally This Summer

10 Ways To Live Frugally This Summer

June 5, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Check out these 10 ways to live frugally this summer to stretch your budget a little further. Summer is one of the hardest seasons for many people financially. Electric bills rise as do water bills. It is also hard to fit vacations and summer activities into the budget. Kids are at home for all threeRead More

How Organizing Your Home Can Save You Money

How Organizing Your Home Can Save You Money

June 3, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You know that home organization can save your sanity, but did you also know it can save you money? In addition to saving money on home organization, getting your home more organized can keep your finances in better balance as well. Here are some ways that organization can save you money. How Organizing Your HomeRead More

How to Save Money With Minimalism

June 2, 2014 by Christine T 4 Comments

Last week I explained a little about what the difference between minimalism is and frugal living. While the two are different, minimalism can still save you quite a bit of money because at it’s very core, you will buy less. Even if you don’t want to take on a fully minimalist lifestyle, some minimalist habitsRead More

Save money on your child's wardrobe by using these 10 free dress patterns for girls, including pillowcase dress patterns, knit dress patterns, and more.

10 Free Dress Patterns for Girls

May 30, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

These free dress patterns for girls would make adorable and unique additions to any little girl’s wardrobe. My mother used to make my school dresses when I was a little girl, so if you look at school pictures of me through about 3rd grade, I am wearing a dress that she lovingly crafted with herRead More

Unexpected Ways to Save for Summer Fun - Here are some tips for saving money for summer travel, vacations, and day trips, so you can have fun on a budget.

Unexpected Ways to Save For Summer Fun

May 29, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

  Summer is quickly coming upon us and that means vacations and summer get-aways are just around the corner. While you may have your basic vacation expenses planned out and budgeted for, there may be a stretch in your budget to save for spending money during the vacation. Here are some unexpected ways you canRead More

How to Take a Day Trip on a Budget - Tips for saving money on a short day trip or staycation.

How to Take a Day Trip on a Budget

May 23, 2014 by Christine T 3 Comments

If you don’t have the budget to take a long vacation but still want to get away for a few days this summer, why not take day trips? Day trips are a great way to get out and do something fun away from home without blowing your bank account. Here are some tips for savingRead More

How to Save Money on Your Summer Wardrobe

May 22, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

With each season comes a new expense, especially if you have children.  The idea of having to spend more money on a whole new summer wardrobe can be over-whelming, especially if you are trying to stick with a budget.  Here are some tips for saving money on summer wardrobes. How to Save Money on aRead More

These 12 free skirt patterns for girls include maxi-skirts, ballet wraps, reversible skirts, ruffle skirts, and no-pattern skit tutorials.

10 Free Skirt Patterns for Girls

May 16, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Make cute, custom skirts for the little girl in your life with these free skirt patterns for girls. When I was little, I was so excited to start the new school year or even get out for the summer. One of the reasons was, my mom used to make a lot of my clothes andRead More

Tips for Making Your Clothing Last Longer - Extend the life of your clothes by using these tips to care for them.

Tips for Making Your Clothing Last Longer

May 13, 2014 by Christine T 5 Comments

One of the largest expenses for living for most people besides a roof over your head and food on your table is clothing. If you have kids, this can be even more of an expense. You can make your clothing last longer by taking care of it properly. Here are some tips for doing justRead More

What is the difference between minimalist and frugal living? Here are the differences and similarities of a minimalist lifestyle and frugal lifestyle.

What is the Difference Between Minimalist and Frugal Living?

May 12, 2014 by Christine T 4 Comments

This may be a strange question to pose, but, what is the difference between minimalist living and just “plain old Frugal living”? The two are very easily connected as living frugally often means living simply and minimalism often means doing things in a less expensive way. Let’s explore the difference between the two so you can decide ifRead 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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