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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

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St. Patrick’s Day Golden Slime Recipe

February 18, 2021 by Jody Leave a Comment

This St. Patrick’s Day Golden Slime Recipe might just give you the luck o’ the Irish.   You don’t have to go looking for the end of the rainbow to find a pot of gold you can make it yourself with this St. Patrick’s Day Golden Slime Recipe. Golden liquid shimmers and creates a fun andRead 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

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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

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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

Homemade Spiced Pear Butter- In less than an hour you can make your own batch of this delicious pear butter. Try it on pancakes, toast, or even ice cream.

Homemade Spiced Pear Butter

September 13, 2019 by Jody 17 Comments

We have a large pear tree. Each year I enjoy using pears in a variety of recipes, including my pressure cooker pear sauce and Jody’s homemade spiced pear butter. ~Alea During the fall I love the various fruits and spices that make an appearance like apples, pumpkin, and cinnamon. Sometimes I love to mix upRead More

Snickers Inspired Caramel Apple

Snickers-Inspired Caramel Apples

August 30, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

These Snickers-inspired caramel apples are dipped in caramel, then chocolate, then rolled in chopped peanuts.   Forget traditional simple caramel covered apples and candied apples this fall. This gourmet caramel apple is inspired by one of the most popular candy bars on the shelves: Snickers.  Crisp and tart golden delicious apple meets sweet caramel, richRead More

Garlic Pesto Spaghetti Squash

August 28, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

This easy garlic pesto spaghetti squash recipe is filling meal for meatless Monday! If you are looking for a low-carb dinner, gluten-free recipe, or just lighter (not to mention inexpensive) meal, spaghetti squash is a wonderful main dish. You can also serve it as a delicious side.  Since I usually eat mine so I canRead More

Gingerbread Pumpkin Biscotti Recipe- This pumpkin biscotti includes all of the iconic flavors of fall. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or your favorite latte.

Pumpkin Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe

August 16, 2019 by Jody 3 Comments

This Pumpkin Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe is just in time for fall. Enjoy it with your favorite coffee or latte. Between, oh say September and February I am consumed with the flavors of fall and the holidays. Cinnamon, pumpkin spice, ginger, clove…yum. In my lattes, baked goods, savory dishes, and anywhere else I can possibly work itRead More

Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game Bag- Kids will have fun passing time with this homemade travel game bag. It is a cute and simple way to take tic-tac-toe on the go!

DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game Bag

July 3, 2019 by Jody 13 Comments

This DIY Tic-Tac-Toe travel game bag is easy to make! The outside of the bag forms the game board and the bag holds the game pieces. I love to create fun and sweet little activities for the kids, or for them to give as homemade gifts to their friends. This DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game Bag is simple enoughRead More

7 Ways for Kids to Explore Nature This Summer- Whether you homeschool or just want to explore the outdoors, here are 7 summer nature activities for kids.

7 Ways for Kids to Explore Nature This Summer with Kids

June 21, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

Here are 7 Ways for Kids to Explore Nature This Summer that we particularly like that allow us to dive into nature studies. There are many educational and enjoyable ways to explore nature year round. Whether you homeschool with the traditional calendar, year-round, or you don’t homeschool at all and are just looking for ways to makeRead More

Sandalwood & Patchouli Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe

May 30, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

You are never too old to believe in mermaids or at least indulge in this Homemade Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe.  Soak and splash away all the cares of the world when you add this Sandalwood & Patchouli Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe to your bath.  The soothing and sensuous scents of sandalwood and patchouli combine withRead More

Baked Pork Chops Recipe with Lemon Rosemary Cream Sauce

May 8, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

If you want something a little more special than the usual pan-fried pork chops give this Baked Pork Chops Recipe with  Lemon Rosemary Cream Sauce a try this week! The Baked Pork Chops Recipe With Lemon Rosemary Cream Sauce is a flavorful and beautiful dish that will impress your family or friends for dinner anyRead More

Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

April 29, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

Enjoy a filling Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe without the guilt of loads of carbs. Hey hey, the gangs all here – all the flavors of stuffed peppers that you know and love minus the carbs from traditional rice. Peppers,  Italian sausage, tomatoes,  onion, parmesan cheese, and spices make this Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers RecipeRead More

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Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe with Raspberry Balsamic Sauce

April 26, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

Tender, flavorful, and moist this Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe With Raspberry Balsamic Sauce turns ordinary pork into something that will knock their socks off! Give this Oven Baked Pork Pork Chops Recipe With Raspberry Balsamic Sauce a try for date night, Sunday supper, or at your next dinner party.  This pork chops recipe producesRead More

Chicken Curry Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice

April 23, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

The savory and sweet flavor of this Chicken Curry Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice makes a filling meal without weighing you down. If you like the exotic sweet and smoky flavor of curry you will love it in this low-carb Chicken Curry Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice. It takes your taste buds delight to a higher levelRead More

Pecan Spiced Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

March 25, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

Grab your cast iron skillet and prepare to be blown away by how delicious this Homemade Pecan Spiced Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is! Technically these are pumpkin pie spice sweet rolls but cinnamon is the main ingredient in pumpkin pie spice so I am still calling these “cinnamon rolls”.  This recipe for Pecan Spiced Cinnamon RollsRead 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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