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Homemade Vapor Rub- This DIY vapor rub is all natural and petroleum free. Use it on adults and kids alike when the sniffles set in this cold and flu season.

Homemade Vapor Rub

December 9, 2019 by Emily Leave a Comment

Use this recipe for homemade vapor rub and whip up a batch next time you have a cold. With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to stock up on our favorite remedies. One of mine is this Homemade Vapor Rub that can be used with the adults and kids alike when the snifflesRead More

Razor Clam Chowder Recipe

Razor Clam Chowder

March 8, 2019 by Emily 3 Comments

This homemade razor clam chowder recipe makes a hearty meal on cold nights! Fall and winter are still prime seasons for razor clam digging in the Pacific Northwest. If you’re lucky enough to live in this region you may have easy access to the coastal beaches where clam digging is available and in turn, aRead More

These Lavender Rosemary Bath Bombs smell wonderful in a warm bath. Follow the easy tutorial to make a batch for yourself or gift to friends and family.

Lavender Rosemary Bath Bombs

September 26, 2018 by Emily 1 Comment

These Lavender Rosemary Bath Bombs smell wonderful in a warm bath. Follow the easy tutorial to make a batch for yourself or gift to friends and family. Have you ever tried making your own homemade bath bombs? Bath bombs are those little balls you can drop in the tub and watch fizz while you enjoyRead More

Panko Salmon Cakes Recipe

Panko Salmon Cakes

July 27, 2018 by Emily 2 Comments

The panko breadcrumbs that coat these fish patties are the secret to this Panko Salmon Cakes recipe! Preparing fish can be a little tricky. Too mushy, too fishy, or too bland and there you are feeling like you wasted your time and money. Fish provides us with valuable Omega 3’s so I try to prepareRead More

Philadelphia Sushi Roll Recipe

Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe

April 10, 2018 by Emily 8 Comments

You can make Philadelphia Rolls at home with this Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe and step by step directions. It includes a recipe for homemade sushi recipe to use in the rolls. Are you a fan of sushi? I avoided fish at all costs as a child and only started eating it a little at aRead More

Peanut Butter Banana Chips-These chips are easy to make with the help of your food dehydrator. Add them to school lunches or your diaper bag when on-the-go.

Peanut Butter Banana Chips

March 8, 2018 by Emily 12 Comments

This is an easy recipe for peanut butter banana chips. You can make them overnight in a food dehydrator. My kids love the combination of peanut butter and bananas. I can’t blame them, I love it too. We toss peanut butter and bananas into smoothies, sandwiches, and even oatmeal. With a little help from myRead More

DIY Coat Rack Tutorial

DIY Coat Rack

February 1, 2018 by Emily Leave a Comment

This DIY Coat Rack is easy to make and will help declutter your entryway. One thing I seem to notice about my home is that a cluttered entryway is hard to avoid. My little ones unload anything and everything the minute their feet step inside the house. To help keep my entryway clear I decidedRead More

Vegetarian Taco Salad- This easy recipe uses kidney beans as a healthy alternative to ground beef. The result is a colorful taco salad with lots of flavor.

Vegetarian Taco Salad

June 22, 2017 by Emily 2 Comments

With my husband and I trying to eat a little healthier, I’ve been thinking of ways to substitute meat in our favorite meals without compromising flavor. When I get the taste for something with a little ‘kick’ I like to throw together this easy Vegetarian Taco Salad. Kidney beans are a great source of ironRead More

This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is an easy recipe to mix up with just three ingredients. Add a bright red apple slice for the perfect garnish!

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

December 19, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is an easy recipe to mix up with just three ingredients. Add a bright red apple slice for the perfect garnish! Is there a special cocktail you enjoy serving your guests over the fall and winter holidays? This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail recipe is simple to make with your favoriteRead More

These homemade Eucalyptus Bath Bombs are perfect for when you're feeling under the weather or need to unwind. Make them in batches for yourself or friends!

Eucalyptus Bath Bombs

November 3, 2016 by Emily 3 Comments

These homemade Eucalyptus Bath Bombs are perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather or need to unwind. They’re easy to make in batches for yourself or to gift to friends! Have you been dreaming of a few quiet minutes in your bathtub? Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just need to decompress fromRead More

Workout Music to Keep You Motivated- These music suggestions are just what you need to take on your next workout and keep your momentum through to the end!

Workout Music to Keep You Motivated

February 8, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

You’ve decided that exercise is now going to be a part of your daily life, but you are just lacking motivation to make it through your workouts. One of the best ways to keep momentum is to use music. Here are some great suggestions for Workout Music to Keep You Motivated. Not only is theRead More

How to Reduce Your Child's Risk of Head Lice- Being proactive is the best defense against head lice. Limit your child's risk by following these useful tips.

How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Head Lice

October 28, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

If you are the parent of a child in any type of school environment, you may already be familiar with head lice. All it takes is a single note home from the school informing you that a student in your child’s class has been treated for head lice, and within minutes you are in a panic. Unfortunately,Read More

Homemade Carpet Stain Remover- This DIY spot treatment is a great way to eliminate carpet carpet stains naturally and effectively. It is also cheap to make!

Homemade Carpet Stain Remover

October 15, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

If the main areas of your home are carpeted you may already be familiar with how difficult it can be to keep your floors clean. In my home, we do our best to limit potential stains by not allowing the kids to have food in certain areas and removing shoes, but sometimes there’s only soRead More

Homemade Lice Spray for Kids- Eliminating lice from a child's hair is not fun. This DIY hair spray is an easy way to arm your kids against lice naturally.

Homemade Lice Spray for Kids

October 12, 2015 by Emily 1 Comment

Lice aren’t picky when it comes to clean or dirty hair, so even if you drag your kids to the tub every night, they are not immune. Unfortunately, there really isn’t a way to completely prevent head lice either. However, there are a handful of precautions you can take to help reduce the chance of headRead More

DIY Record Box- This simple yet heavy duty box is perfect for storing all of your records. Its open design also allows you to flip through albums with ease.

DIY Record Box

September 11, 2015 by Emily 4 Comments

I recently became the proud owner of my father’s entire collection of old LPs. I love that I’m able to bring the music on these dusty records to life once again, but along with these albums came the giant responsibility to protect them. They are large, heavy, and take up quite a bit of space.Read More

Dairy-Free Peaches and Cream Popsicles

Dairy-Free Peaches and Cream Popsicles

August 3, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

Homemade popsicles are simple to whip up for a yummy dessert or a cold treat on a hot day. You don’t need a lengthy list of ingredients or to load them with artificial sweeteners to keep kiddos on board. Grab any seasonal fruit you happen to have on hand and have fun experimenting with differentRead More

No Sew Cloth Diaper Liners Finished

No Sew Cloth Diaper Liners

July 31, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

Cloth diaper liners are helpful to have on hand for a number of reasons. They make it easier to remove waste and can help limit staining on your cloth diapers. Liners can also provide a stay-dry layer between your child’s skin and their diaper. This is especially helpful at night when diapers are worn for aRead More

Watermelon and Rosemary Ice Cubes

Watermelon and Rosemary Ice Cubes

July 8, 2015 by Emily 3 Comments

Drinking plenty of water throughout the days isn’t something I’m always on top of. Either I grab for something else or just plain forget. Staying hydrated is especially important during the summer months, so sometimes I just need to get a little creative. Flavored water is an easy way to add a fresh twist toRead More

How to make an earwig trap

How to Make a Homemade Earwig Trap

July 3, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

Use this tutorial on how to make an earwig trap to catch the earwigs in your garden. How is your garden coming along this year? Are you having any problems with garden pests like rodents or invasive insects? Earwigs can be a big nuisance when they start to chew the leaves of your plants. Sure,Read More

How to Reverse Tie Dye a T-Shirt

How to Reverse Tie-Dye a T-Shirt

July 1, 2015 by Emily 4 Comments

Instead of tie-dyeing a shirt, you can use bleach to reverse tie-dye a t-shirt. I’m starting to see tie-dye popping up in stores more and more. It seems to be another one of those old trends making its way around again just in time for summer. Tie-dyeing is a fun activity to do right at homeRead 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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