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These frugal fitness tools for beginners are great for exercising on a budget. Building your own home gym does not have to break the bank!

Frugal Fitness Tools for Beginners

July 17, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can build a home gym without breaking the bank with these frugal fitness tools. When I started out with a fitness routine, I didn’t have a lot of money. I had spent many years making the excuse that I couldn’t afford to get fit because I couldn’t afford a gym membership. The truth is,Read More

How to Save Money on Milk and Dairy-Tips for saving money on milk, butter, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products.

How to Save Money On Milk and Dairy

July 14, 2017 by Christine T 5 Comments

The price of milk and dairy products has gone up again in my area! Here are some tips on how to save money on milk and dairy products. After meat and produce, another expense most people have in their grocery budget is dairy. One of the biggest issues with dairy is the substitutes (other thanRead More

Packing lunches is a great way to save money. Here are 15 easy lunches for your workday that are easy to make and will add variety to your packed lunches.

15 Easy Lunches for Your Workday

July 12, 2017 by Christine T 1 Comment

You can save money by skipping fast food and making these easy lunches for your workday. Eating out is so easy to do when you are in a rush and it’s even easier to think to yourself that the small amounts you are spending are not that much, either. The problem is even spending $5Read More

It is tough to stay active when you work at a desk, but these tips on how to stay active at a desk job make it easier to work fitness into your workday.

How to Stay Active at a Desk Job

July 10, 2017 by Christine T 1 Comment

It’s hard to stay active when you have to sit at a desk 8 hours a day, but it is possible with these tips on how to stay active at a desk job. As a blogger, my job is definitely a lot of time spent in front of a computer. This leads to a lotRead More

These 6 easy tips for shopping locally will help you make the switch to shopping local even if you are on a tight budget.

6 Easy Tips for Shopping Locally

July 6, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These tips for shopping locally will help you make the switch to shopping local even if you are on a tight budget. Shopping locally is something I have recently been making a conscious effort to do. It used to be that shopping locally was the only choice, but nowadays, we can shop globally via theRead More

If you are looking to add some more intensity to your daily walk, check out these tips for how to turn your walk into a full workout.

How to Turn a Walk into a full Workout

July 3, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are looking to add some more challenge to your daily walk, check out these tips for how to turn a walk into a full workout. One of the easiest ways to get outside and be active is to go for walks. While this is absolutely a good activity to do on its own,Read More

10 Free Maxi Dress Patterns including easy maxi dress patterns, maxi dress patterns using knit sheets, and maternity maxi dress patterns.

10 Free Maxi Dress Patterns for Women

July 2, 2017 by Christine T 4 Comments

You can never have too many maxi dresses! These free maxi dress patterns and tutorials make it easy to make one yourself. Summer is coming and that means it is maxi dress season! I love a good maxi dress because it is so versatile. You can wear it as a beach swimsuit cover-up, out in theRead More

10 Free Shorts Patterns for Kids including shorts patterns for toddlers, free kids capri patterns, and more free patterns for boys and girls shorts.

10 Free Shorts Patterns for Kids

June 27, 2017 by Christine T 2 Comments

These cute free shorts patterns for kids would make fun additions to your kids’ summer wardrobes! It seems like every year when you get ready for the summer, you think you have some clothes that will fit your child still from last year, but they almost always grow out of them or are about toRead More

Save money on summer clothing for girls by making these free sundress patterns for girls, including patterns and tutorials for all sewing levels.

10 Free Sundress Patterns for Girls

June 23, 2017 by Christine T 2 Comments

These free sundress patterns for girls would make fun and adorable summer sewing projects! There is nothing quite like a sundress on a cute little girl. Watching her twirl and swing in it as she plays is such a joy. It’s even more satisfying when you are the one who made that little dress. SummerRead More

If you are looking to spend less on groceries, try these 6 simple food substitutes to lower your grocery bill while still eating your favorite meals!

6 Simple Food Substitutes Lower Your Grocery Bill

June 20, 2017 by Christine T 4 Comments

Try these simple food substitutes to lower your grocery bill and make your favorite dishes more affordable. Often times, our shopping habits cost us a lot of extra money we don’t need to spend. This happens for various reasons from convenience to not knowing how to budget for our shop effectively. Many times, it’s simplyRead More

Here are some fitness tips for stay at home moms, including ways to work out with kids and how to find fitness resources for moms in your area

Fitness Tips for Stay at Home Moms

June 19, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you’re struggling to find ways to get exercise while home with your little, check out these fitness tips for stay at home moms. As a stay at home mom, you may feel like you barely have time to shower, let alone take care of your health and stay fit. I know I did whenRead More

Tips for Saving Money On Your Vacation

Tips for Saving Money On Vacation

June 16, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Do you cringe at the cost of travel? Here are some helpful tips for saving money on vacation expenses. Everyone wants and needs a vacation. One thing that keeps most people from planning one is money and with it being so late in the season already, if it wasn’t planned months ago, you worry youRead More

10 Free Swimsuit Cover-Up Patterns for Women

10 Free Swimsuit Cover Up Patterns for Women

June 12, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Need a swimsuit cover for your trip to the beach? You can sew one with these Free Swimsuit Cover-Up Patterns for Women. If you are like me, you love to hit up the beach or lake with a good swimsuit cover. Not only does it help me feel more modest, but it’s the perfect way toRead More

Depression Era Gardening Tips - These frugal gardening tips from the Great Depression era will help you get more from your garden while spending less money.

Frugal Depression Era Gardening Tips

June 7, 2017 by Christine T 2 Comments

Use these frugal gardening tips from the Great Depression Era to save money while growing vegetables and fruits for your family. Now days, it is almost a hobby or a trend to have a little backyard garden. We share with our neighbors when we have a bountiful harvest, and we may grow enough to spend someRead More

Different activities require different shoes. Buy the best pair of shoes for your feet with these tips on How to Find the Perfect Athletic Shoes.

How to Find the Perfect Athletic Shoes

May 31, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Different activities require different shoes. Buy the best pair of shoes for your feet with these tips on How to Find the Perfect Athletic Shoes. Tennis shoes, sneakers, runners; what do you call them? No matter what you call them, many people don’t know that there are many kinds of active wear shoes that youRead More

The idea of Meatless Mondays is one I got on board with several years ago. Although I tend to do it on different days of the week, the concept is the same. Meatless Mondays are simply

Simple Ways to Do Meatless Mondays

May 30, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Check out these Simple Ways to Do Meatless Mondays! They include ideas on how to save money in your grocery budget by eating one meat-free meal a week. The idea of Meatless Mondays is one I got on board with several years ago. Although I tend to do it on different days of the week,Read More

eBay is still a great place to save money when it comes to online shopping. Here are 6 Money Saving Secrets on eBay you need to know!

6 Money Saving Secrets On eBay

May 22, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

eBay is still a great place to save money when it comes to online shopping. You can find just about anything on there! Here are 6 Money Saving Secrets on eBay you need to know. Amazon has really taken over many people’s online shopping habits. Not that long ago, there was another site that wasRead More

Don't let your busy schedule keep you from working out and staying fit. Check out these Easy Ways to Fit in Exercise When You Don't Have Time.

Easy Ways to Fit in Exercise When You Don’t Have Time

May 22, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Don’t let your busy schedule keep you from working out and staying fit. Check out these Easy Ways to Fit in Exercise When You Don’t Have Time. With so many things to do every day, I often wonder how I will fit in some gym or running time. On the days I can’t, I feelRead More

No matter what kind of couch you have, at some point it will need to be cleaned. Clean like a pro with these Tips for Cleaning Your Couch.

Tips for Cleaning Your Couch

May 19, 2017 by Christine T 2 Comments

No matter what kind of couch you have, at some point it will need to be cleaned. Clean like a pro with these Tips for Cleaning Your Couch. When we buy a couch, one of the first things we wonder (other than if it’s durable) is how how easy it is to clean and howRead More

Curtains should be cleaned regularly to eliminate odors and allergens in your home. Learn how to do this with these tips on How to Clean Curtains.

How to Clean Curtains

May 17, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Curtains should be cleaned regularly to eliminate odors and allergens in your home. Learn how to do this with these tips on How to Clean Curtains. When it comes to cleaning, I would say curtains and blinds end up being an area that I’m not very good at keeping up on. I just don’t thinkRead 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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