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How to Make a Cheerio Bird Feeder

How to Make a Cheerio Bird Feeder

May 13, 2015 by Jody 1 Comment

When spring and summer roll around, we start to get antsy to get outdoors as much as possible. We love to be out in nature exploring, photographing, creating, and even feeding the birds!  We enjoy making all kinds of bird feeders from pine cones coated in peanut butter to milk carton feeders. This Cheerio BirdRead More

Tissue Paper Decoupage Flower Pot

Tissue Paper Decoupage Flower Pot

May 6, 2015 by Jody 2 Comments

This simple and sweet tissue paper decoupaged pot is an easy craft for kids that focuses on process for the kids but the end product is adorable and infinitely usable. It makes it a great handmade gift for Mother’s Day, a teacher gift, or just to spruce up the kitchen table or porch. My 4Read More

How to Make Sun Tea with Kids

How to Make Sun Tea with Kids

May 1, 2015 by Jody 4 Comments

I remember my mom filling a large glass jar with water, and several tea bags to sit in the sun. Hours later it would be sweetened with sugar and transferred to the refrigerator making our family’s favorite beverage: sun tea. It was especially refreshing to drink in the hot summer days. Do you have fond memories fromRead More

How to Grow a Pizza Garden with Kids

How to Grow a Pizza Garden with Kids

April 17, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

The weather is perfect for planting if you haven’t already begun. If you have children, why not let them take charge of their own gardening area?  They benefits are tremendous: fresh air, sunshine, learning to care for something from planting to harvest, exposure to the growth cycle (science), and it may just get them to eatRead More

Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

April 10, 2015 by Jody 8 Comments

If you have been considering trying canning but not ready to take the plunge into purchasing all the equipment or putting in the time then I have a perfect recipe for you to try.  This easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is a simple way to test the waters and get your feet wet in  canning . DeliciousRead More

7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

March 18, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

Are you dreaming of warm spring days when you can begin to garden? Whether you are planting in a box, straight in the ground, or in pots you can have success! Here are 7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid them.  7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 1. Choosing the wrongRead More

Quick and Easy Bacon and Rotisserie Chicken Quesadilla Recipe: A simple leftover rotisserie chicken recipe! Use leftover rotisserie chicken in a quesadilla!

Bacon and Rotisserie Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

March 4, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

If you have leftover rotisserie chicken after a meal and don’t know what to do with what is left I have a delicious and easy recipe that you probably already have ingredients on hand for- Bacon and Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas. These yummy quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. They areRead More

Cranberry Walnut Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe

Cranberry Walnut Rotisserie Chicken Salad

February 25, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

If you make rotisserie chicken a regular part of your menu but never know what to do with the leftovers after the first meal I have a delicious rotisserie chicken recipe for the next day that you will want to make every time. Cranberry Walnut Rotisserie Chicken Salad makes a perfect lunch or even a lightRead More

Old Rugged Cross String Art Craft

The Old Rugged Cross String Art Craft

February 18, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

This simple art piece is a great project to do together with your kids. Inexpensive supplies make a strong statement in your home when put together this way, during the creation and gracing the walls as well.  There were lessons in the creating as we went along, and a reminder of our faith hanging onRead More

Children's Dish Towel Apron Tutorial

Children’s Dish Towel Apron Tutorial

February 14, 2015 by Jody 1 Comment

This little miss is not yet 4, but she LOVES to cook with momma, I have had to purchase her some kitchen stuff in her size because she insists on being part of everything in the kitchen. I needed a cute apron for her and I ran across this linen hand towel at a homeRead More

7 Ways to Get Your Porch Ready For Spring

7 Ways to Get Your Porch Ready For Spring

February 8, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

After all the chill and bluster of winter, I am ready for a fresh start, for me this usually means a front porch makeover. I like to clean, freshen up, and decorate the front porch to welcome in Spring before I even begin Spring cleaning indoors. 7 Ways to Get Your Porch for Spring 1. RemoveRead More

How to Make Seed Tape with Newspaper - Get ahead start on your garden and use this tutorial to make your own Seed Tape while you wait for spring planting.

How to Make Seed Tape with Newspaper

February 7, 2015 by Jody 15 Comments

This DIY seed tape makes a great activity for the kids, especially if winter weather has you stuck indoors. Even before springtime planting rolls around you can spend some time prepping for your garden ahead of time. Making seed tape is a simple activity that only requires a few common supplies and a little bit ofRead More

DIY Master Yoda Hooded Towel Tutorial

DIY Yoda Hooded Towel Tutorial

January 25, 2015 by Jody 6 Comments

I have a little boy who has recently discovered Star Wars, and, to put it mildly, he is obsessed. His bedroom is being slowly but surely changed into a Star Wars haven, and I am always looking for clever and useful ways to incorporate the theme to delight him. This towel was one of theRead More

DIY Picture Frame Memo Board Tutorial

DIY Picture Frame Memo Board Tutorial

December 21, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

If your desk is tangle of receipts, papers, and odd items, you are probably looking for a way to tidy it up. I was too, and was in the midst of homeschooling, redecorating, and just life happening. I wanted a memo board but not a cork board and it had to be pretty. I pickedRead More

How to Make Candied Orange Peel - Recipe and Tutorial.

Candied Orange Peel

December 8, 2014 by Jody 2 Comments

This Candied Orange Peel recipe makes a delicious fruity snack for yourself or can be beautifully packaged in a pretty jar for a gift.   The taste resembles that of the childhood favorite packaged orange slices but fresher and stronger in flavor. While they do take a bit to cook down they are ridiculously simpleRead More

No Pattern Pajama Pants Tutorial

No Pattern Pajama Pants Tutorial

December 7, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

I am  just a pajama kinda girl. I am not going to lie, one of my favorite perks of being a work at home mom is that I can call pajamas my uniform. That means my kids often follow suit and we have frequent pajama days where we work, clean house, and yes, nap inRead More

DIY wood pallet puppet theater tutorial

DIY Wood Pallet Puppet Theater Tutorial

December 7, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

Have you seen our DIY for the Upcycled Pallet Lemonade Stand? If you didn’t catch it this past summer, make sure you check it out, it is a great use for old pallets and not only can it be a lemonade stand in warmer weather, but can be used in so many other ways: forRead More

How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party

How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party

November 25, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Tis’ the season! Time to deck the halls, the front porch and anywhere else that can use a little yuletide spirit. It is also prime baking season: cookies, candy, cakes, pies, and everything in between. Sometimes it can seem like a daunting task, making sure you get in everyone’s old  favorites and a new one orRead More

Rustic Grapevine Wreath Snowman

November 23, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a new way to create seasonal wreaths, this rustic grapevine wreath snowman is a fun and frugal twist on a tradition snowman.  3 small grapevine wreaths, an inexpensive sock, and a little twine are all you need to get started.  You can add more detailing to your snowman, or  evenRead More

5 Family Gift Exchange Ideas

November 18, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

My family and I have noticed that last several years there is something missing from the exchanging of the gifts, especially among the adults.  We have determined that the reason is because the focus is just on tearing through a big pile of presents, and them boom, it’s over.  Do you feel that way too?Read 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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