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Secrets to Growing Summer Squash

May 2, 2014 by Jody 27 Comments

Use these tips for growing summer squash in your garden to grow yellow squash and other varieties of summer squash this summer. Summer squash is one of the most delicious and versatile of the summer crops, whether you grow a variety of yellow squash or zucchini squash. It can be shredded and used in muffins andRead More

Making Your Yard Kid Friendly For Spring

April 23, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Beautiful weather outdoors means a lot of time for you and the kids out in the yard. After what always feels like an endless winter its nice to be able to run, stretch your legs, swing, jump, shout, and play. And then the kids want to join in too… But really, once the cold has finallyRead More

Spring Cleaning List – The 10 Neglected Areas

April 11, 2014 by Jody 3 Comments

The breezes are becoming mild and with the sun shining outside its hard to focus on work indoors.  But it’s a traditional ushering in of Spring to give your home a thorough freshening and cleaning.  There are plenty of areas that need to be deep cleaned and I know I for one am never at a loss forRead More

4 Toddler Activities With Plastic Easter Eggs

April 9, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Use your plastic Easter eggs to create fun activities for your toddler. Keeping little ones busy and out of trouble is a full-time job that requires a lot of creativity.  I am a firm believer that learning can be fun, and if you make it enjoyable it will stick better in their minds better. ChildrenRead More

Banana Coconut Cookies

April 8, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

   If you are tired of using your overripe bananas for loads of banana bread these tropical flavor inspired cookies are a delicious alternative.  Sweet and decadent with a soft and light texture. Sometimes it’s difficult to find a substitute for baked goods that doesn’t contain flour,  especially when it comes to cookies. After experimenting withRead More

DIY Herb Pots – A Dollar Store Craft Project

March 22, 2014 by Jody 10 Comments

I found these adorable but plain ceramic pots at Dollar Tree while wandering around looking for a new project. I love taking something simple from Dollar Tree and turning it into something a little more custom and special. Right next to these pots I spotted a ball of sisal twine and the wheels started spinning. I have seen someRead More

Gardening With Your Kids

March 20, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

There is something so rewarding and a bit magical about pulling fresh food straight from the ground, washing it off, and biting into the fruits of your labor. Neither adults or children are immune to the lure of digging in the dirt, growing something with your own two hands, or the final preparations that go into yourRead More

How to Grow Food From Scraps

March 18, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

Maybe you are already doing all the typical aspects of  frugal living, like ; recycling, composting  and growing your own produce. But you can stretch it out even further by growing food  from kitchen scraps.  The next time you start to toss out the bottom of your celery, or those potatoes in the bin sprouting, or that onion slice, thinkRead More

Book Review – Peacock Swamp: Book 1: The Nine

March 17, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

A Review of Peacock Swamp: Book 1: The Nine This is a MUST READ.   Author Katie Femia is an amazing first time writer who has firmly planted her feet in the Young Adult Dystopian genre with her new book- Peacock Swamp: Book 1:The Nine. But don’t be misled by the categorizing of it as 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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