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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


A Guide to Frugal Driving

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It may seem impossible with today’s gas prices to drive frugally, but with some minor tricks, you can get the most out of your car and the gas tank for as little as possible. Don’t let the price at the pump scare you into believing it is not possible to save money! The traveling seasonRead More

8 Frugal Ways to Show Someone You Care

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Often, when we want to show someone we care, whether it be a sympathy gesture or a big “Thank You”, we feel it necessary to buy them something. When you are on a tight budget, this may not be do-able. Other than the traditional handmade card, how can we show we care without breaking theRead More

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.