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Homemade Lavender Lemonade

June 13, 2024 by Jody 3 Comments

This homemade lavender lemonade recipe is a delicious twist on traditional lemonade! Lavender Lemonade is the perfect refreshment for a garden party, a church social, a picnic, a BBQ, a baby shower, a bridal shower, or any old hot summer day simply sitting on your porch.  Sweet, tart, and lightly floral this easy-to-make drink makesRead More

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

December 8, 2023 by Jody 7 Comments

Learn how to make homemade marshmallows with this homemade marshmallows recipe and step-by-step tutorial. I am not going to say that you will never buy marshmallows from the store ever again, because we all know how busy we are and we all know that those fluffy bags of yummy convenience have their time and place.Read More

homemade flannel rice pack

Homemade Fringed Flannel Rice Pack

November 14, 2023 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Homemade Fringed Flannel Rice Heat Pack tutorial is so simple for kids that even if you are intimidated by sewing with a machine yourself this will be as easy to make.   A flannel rice heat pack makes a lovely handmade Christmas gift for grandpas aches and pains, a sibling with sensory issues as aRead More

How to Make After Sun Spray

How to Make After Sun Spray

June 9, 2023 by Jody 7 Comments

Too much sun? Use this use the tutorial on how to make After Sun Spray to help relieve your sunburn. Maybe it was too much time spent on the beach, the forgotten hat while gardening, or lack of shade on your last hike but, whatever the reason, you have just had too much sun. RedRead More

Ice-Cavating: Summer Fun with Ice Blocks - How to create fun ice blocks for your children by placing toys in water, freezing and then letting them excavate.

Ice-Cavating: Summer Fun with Ice Blocks

May 28, 2023 by Jody Leave a Comment

This super fun activity is a great way  to kill an hour or so on a hot summer day. We have done this several times the last couple summers and the kids never get bored with it. This is a great activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Ice-Cavating: Summer Fun with Ice Blocks To create theRead More

borax free slime recipe safe for kids glitter

New Year’s Sparkle Slime Recipe

December 25, 2022 by Jody Leave a Comment

When trying to decide on some fun New Years activities for the kids they suggested a glittery slime so we came up with this New Years Sparkle Slime Recipe to pass the time! Slime is activity king in my house, how about yours? Of course, anything that has flash, sparkle, and glitter is going toRead More

The Heart of Christmas: A Christian Alternative to Elf on the Shelf for your kids.

Heart of Christmas: A Christian Alternative to Elf on the Shelf

November 21, 2022 by Jody 11 Comments

Are you looking for a Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf? If you are looking for ways to turn your child’s heart to the true meaning of Christmas this year, our Heart of Christmas may provide some inspiration.   I love Christmas! The gift giving, baking, decorating, family, friends, finding a big fresh tree- all ofRead More

How to Make Homemade Air Freshener Spray

How to Make Homemade Air Freshener Spray

May 20, 2022 by Jody 7 Comments

Use this tutorial on how to make homemade air freshener spray to make your own custom-scented room spray. It is inexpensive and the scent in your home sets the mood and is one of the first impressions guests will take in when they step into your home. Making your own homemade air freshener spray is well..”aRead More

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes - Here are 25 ideas to keep your kids occupied this summer - perfect for days when your kids can't think of anything to do.

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes

May 13, 2022 by Jody 1 Comment

Kids already complaining about being bored? These 25 ideas for summer boredom boxes with keep them entertained with things you already have on hand. It’s here, I thought I had more time but before I knew it summer was here. And it has brought with it the constant refrain of “Mom there’s nothing to do!”Read More

diy embossed terra cotta pot

DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot

May 2, 2022 by Jody 15 Comments

Turn a simple terra cotta pot into an elegant Embossed Terra Cotta Pot. This is an easy DIY planter for your indoor and outdoor plants. I love the look of pretty embossed pots at the home improvement stores but the price tags can be a little bit ridiculous. Even a moderately small pot had aRead More

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

December 2, 2021 by Jody Leave a Comment

Let the kids mix up a batch of this delicious hot chocolate mix to give out as gifts! This Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is as wonderful to give as a gift, as it is to drink. Sweet, creamy,  and chocolate-y it is so much better than the store-bought packets. When kids are able to make homemade ChristmasRead More

mint lemonade recipe using fresh mint leaves

Homemade Mint Lemonade

May 16, 2021 by Jody 2 Comments

What is more refreshing than lemonade on a hot day? Homemade Mint Lemonade! Lemonade is a ridiculously refreshing treat when the temperatures start rising fast. That delicious combo of tart and sweet can help combat even the hottest and stickiest of days. But don’t go reaching for a plastic canister of ready-made lemonade when itRead More

How to Make Butterfly Nectar

April 26, 2021 by Jody 29 Comments

Use this recipe for how to make butterfly nectar to make butterfly food to place in your yard. Besides the myriad of beautifully colored and wonderfully scented flowers that you can plant throughout your garden and yard, there are a few other things you can do to draw butterflies in and keep them coming back.  MakingRead More

Strawberry Banana Milkshake Martini Recipe

Strawberry Banana Milkshake Martini

January 28, 2021 by Jody Leave a Comment

Serve this pretty and delicious  Strawberry Banana Milkshake Martini Recipe at your next gathering. As a kid, I loved strawberry and banana milkshakes. This  Strawberry Banana Milkshake Martini Recipe is a refreshing new version for grownups. Ice cream, white chocolate liqueur, fresh fruit, and a few other delicious ingredients make it irresistible. It also makes such aRead More

DIY Scented Fire Starters

November 17, 2020 by Jody Leave a Comment

These DIY scented fire starters contain cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to give your home a lovely holiday scent. These cute little DIY scented fire starters are made mostly from items that would probably be tossed in the trash. However, when they are repurposed and packaged in these fire starters, they become useful and smell amazing. Take them alongRead More

how to make garlic refrigerator pickles

Easy Garlic Refrigerator Pickles

June 12, 2020 by Jody 26 Comments

 This garlic refrigerator pickles recipe is a quick and easy way to make pickles! Going forward with our series on making the most of your produce, here is another fabulous way of preparing and using up fresh produce.  I love canning but I don’t always have the time or feel like setting up supplies forRead More

Cloth Napkin on plate

Simple DIY Cloth Napkin Tutorial

March 24, 2020 by Jody Leave a Comment

Want to reduce your consumption of paper products? Use this quick and easy DIY cloth napkin tutorial to make your own napkins. We live in a world where everything is disposable, which means we don’t need to take care of things because there is another one ready to take its place.  I am striving not only to beRead More

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs- These little bombs will help your toilets look clean and smell fresh. Just drop one in and watch the fizzing action go to work!

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs

November 3, 2019 by Jody 12 Comments

Make a batch of these DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs, then use them to cut down on the work of cleaning your toilet. Toilets. They are a dirty job but someone has to clean them, and it’s usually me!  I need a product that gets the toilets clean, smells good, and is safe around my kidsRead More

These Pool Noodle Pumpkins are an easy and frugal fall craft for kids. Pool Noodle Pumpkins can also be used for learning activities and imaginative play.

DIY Pool Noodle Pumpkins and Activities for Kids

September 24, 2019 by Jody 2 Comments

These DIY Pool Noodle Pumpkins are a fun fall craft to make with kids. There are also many ways for your little ones to use them for educational activities and games this fall. Pool noodles are being discounted as summer comes to a close and now is a great time to grab up a halfRead More

Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash- Have you tried using spaghetti squash in place of noodles? Gather your favorite Italian toppings to bake this tasty recipe!

Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash

September 19, 2019 by Jody 1 Comment

This easy Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash recipe can be served in the squash shell! If you have not yet tried spaghetti squash in place of noodles you will definitely want to give it a try with this recipe. If you have tried it and are already a fan, then you will want to add thisRead 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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