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Handmade Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids- Grab a potato and make these DIY Easter egg stamps. Kids will love painting with this fun and frugal craft!

Handmade Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids

March 22, 2026 by Katie Femia 11 Comments

Did you enjoy stamping with potatoes when you were a child? We are sharing how to make handmade potato Easter egg stamps for kids so you can share this fun activity with your kids! Crafting with stamps is a fun way to keep kids active, and these adorable egg stamps are here just in timeRead More

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50 Fun Spring Activities for Kids

March 20, 2026 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Now that the weather is improving the kids are anxious to get out and play! Here are 50 spring activities for kids to keep them busy outside on nice days and entertained inside on rainy days.   Spring is in the air, and you are more than likely itching to get out and enjoy itRead More

Tips for Organizing Your Home for Spring Cleaning

Tips for Organizing Your Home for Spring Cleaning

March 19, 2026 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Use these tips for organizing your home for spring cleaning to get your home organized ahead of your spring cleaning. This will make it easier to spring clean your home. Spring is the perfect time to get your home organized. Tackling each room one at a time is the perfect way to do a thoroughRead More

Tips for what to buy in March. Take a look at these money-saving tips on what to buy in March to save money on groceries, seasonal items, clearance items, and more.

What to Buy in March

February 26, 2026 by Katie Femia 6 Comments

Here are some tips for what to buy in March so you can save money by stocking up on the items you need when they are at the lowest price. Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes some fantastic prices on some of your favorite items. March is a great to time stockRead More

Hand-Stitched Felt Four Leaf Clovers- Four leaf clovers may be hard to find, but you can easily craft your own with green felt and basic hand stitching.

Hand-Stitched Felt Four Leaf Clovers

February 22, 2026 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Learn how to create hand-stitched felt four-leaf clovers easily with this simple tutorial. Four leaf clovers are suppose to be good luck, but the truth is they are so hard to find! Well why spend time looking for four leaf clovers when you can just make your own? These Hand-Stitched Four Leaf Clovers are so easy to make,Read More

Leprechaun Trap - a St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids

DIY Leprechaun Trap Craft for Kids

February 19, 2026 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

This Leprechaun trap craft is a fun activity for kids as they look forward to St. Patrick’s Day. It is made with an empty wipes box Want a fun way to build the anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day with your children? This St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Trap Craft for Kids is a great way toRead More

DIY Pipe Cleaner Shamrocks - 4 Leaf Clovers

Pipe Cleaner Shamrocks – St. Patrick’s Day Craft for Kids

February 10, 2026 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

These Pipe Cleaner Shamrocks are a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids using pipe cleaners. Making shamrocks from chenille pipe cleaners is a simple and inexpensive craft. Kids will enjoy making their own 4-Leaf Clover. When complete these pipe cleaner shamrocks look great stuck in plants or even arranged in a vaseRead More

What to Buy in February - Take a look at these money saving tips on what to buy in February to save money on groceries, seasonal items, and more.

What to Buy in February

January 29, 2026 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Want to know what to buy in February? Check out our list of 50 items that will go on sale or be marked down in February. You might think that February is all about flowers, candy, and cards, but did you know you can look forward to lots of items being on sale this month?Read More

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What to Buy in January

December 30, 2025 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you want to save more money in the new year, take a look at this list of 50 items you can find on sale or clearance in January. The New Year is upon us, which means it is time to get serious about saving money! If you want to save more money in theRead More

How to Make a New Year's Eve Time Capsule to remember 2025

How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule

December 23, 2025 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve and ring in the New Year? Use these tips for how to make a New Year’s Eve time capsule to celebrate with family while remembering the last year.   Do you love the idea of saving a moment in time? A DIY time capsule isRead More

Fun Halloween party games for kids.

5 Halloween Party Games for Kids

October 19, 2025 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some Halloween party games for kids? We’ve got you covered. Carving pumpkins or drawing faces on pumpkins are standard Halloween party activities. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with creating Jack o’ Lanterns, but I love adding games to kids’ parties. It gives the children some activities to doRead More

how to find free or cheap wood pallets to use in diy projects

Where to Find Free or Cheap Wood Pallets

October 14, 2025 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Need wood pallets for a DIY project? Here are tips for finding free or cheap wood pallets.   Have you ever seen a really cool wood pallet craft that you are just itching to try? There are so many great ones, as people are finding all sorts of ways to make purposeful and pretty thingsRead More

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10 Frugal Uses for Scrap Wood

October 7, 2025 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Using what you already have on hand is a great way to save money. Here are some frugal ways to use scrap wood in easy DIY projects. Scrap wood is easy to find and can often be taken home for free or at very little cost. Should you find yourself with some scrap wood onRead More

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How to Keep Apples Fresh

September 30, 2025 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Follow these tips on how to keep apples fresh to get your money’s worth and avoid food waste. Do you love apples but have a hard time keeping them fresh? Do you buy a bag and find that before you can eat them, they have gone bad? Then take a look at these helpful tipsRead More

Fun summer activities for kids, including going to the beach

100+ Fun Summer Activities for Kids That Won’t Break the Bank

May 21, 2025 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If your kids are already complaining about being bored, this list of 100+ fun summer activities for kids is for you! Not in the mood to hear “I’m bored!” all summer long? Then take a peek at these 100+ fun summer activities for kids. They include outdoor activities, art tutorials, games, crafts, and tips for makingRead More

7 Ways to Enjoy a Simpler Summer with your family this year.

7 Ways to Enjoy a Simpler Summer

May 10, 2025 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Use these 7 ways to enjoy a simpler summer with your family to reduce your stress and avoid burnout. Does the arrival of summer make you a tad nervous? Are you thinking about all of the yard work, cookouts, summer sports, and other summer responsibilities that come with it? The short summer months can makeRead More

Handmade Bunny Stamps for Kids- Grab a potato and create these easy bunny stamps. Kids will love this fun yet simple craft for spring and Easter.

Easter Bunny Potato Stamps for Kids

April 1, 2025 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Handmade Bunny Potato Stamp is a fun craft project to do at Easter, but can also be done throughout the year to go along with a unit study or art extension of a book about rabbits. Kids love to play with stamps, so why not craft these easy stamps to play with? With justRead More

Male Tree Fall Leaf Snow Globe Craft

How to Make a Maple Tree Leaf Globe

September 5, 2024 by Katie Femia 10 Comments

This easy tutorial on how to make a maple tree leaf globe is a great fall craft for kids. Snow globes aren’t just for winter! This fall, make a maple tree leaf globe with your children just like the one you see here. Kids will love watching the leaves spin and swirl inside, and youRead More

diy poison ivy bath soak with oatmeal, baking soda, and lavender

Homemade Lavender Infused Poison Ivy Bath Soak

July 4, 2024 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Make some of this lavender-infused poison ivy bath soak to have on hand for when you or a family member develops a rash from contact with poison ivy or poison oak. If you are reading this post right now, I am so sorry. It probably means that you or a loved one have poison ivyRead More

DIY Lucky Leprechaun Rainbow Spy Glass- This spy glass is an easy and frugal craft for St. Patrick's Day. Kid will love using them to hunt for gold!

DIY Leprechaun Rainbow Spy Glass

March 4, 2024 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

This DIY Lucky Leprechaun Rainbow Spy Glass is a simple craft that your child will enjoy making and using. If your little leprechauns are on the hunt for gold this St. Patrick’s Day season, they will no doubt need the perfect spy glass. Making your DIY Lucky Leprechaun Rainbow Spy Glass is easy, and all youRead 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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