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DIY water bomb made with sponges

How to Make Sponge Water Bombs

May 2, 2022 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are your children ready to haul out the sprinkler and have some cool summer fun? If so, why not craft these easy, no-sew sponge water bombs for them to use? You can make your own sponge water bombs in just seconds (yes, seconds!) and use less than $2 in supplies. When you are done, youRead More

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75 Frugal Ways to Enjoy Mother’s Day

April 19, 2022 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

You can make your Mom feel special without breaking the bank! Here are 75 frugal ways to enjoy Mother’s Day. Who says that you have to spend big bucks to impress Mom on Mother’s Day? Moms don’t want expensive gifts! They just want to be remembered and appreciated. So instead of heading to the mall,Read More

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, 2022 by Katie Femia 10 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

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

March 20, 2022 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Handmade Bunny Potato Stamps for Kids 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? WithRead More

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

DIY Leprechaun Trap Craft for Kids

February 19, 2022 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 to getRead More

101 ways to save a dollar a day

101 Ways to Save a Dollar a Day

January 4, 2022 by Katie Femia 15 Comments

Here are 101 ways to save a dollar a day. Check out the list and see if you can use some of these ideas each day to start saving money. Do you think it is impossible to save money? Perhaps no matter how hard you try, you feel like you can just never get ahead.Read More

how to use old coffee grounds in your garden

5 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

January 2, 2022 by Katie Femia

If you have a garden, you can use one of these ways to use coffee grounds in your garden instead of throwing them away. When you are done brewing a pot of coffee, do you typically toss those used coffee grounds in the trash? Well next time, don’t. Coffee grounds can actually be one ofRead More

How to Save Money by Weighing Your Produce

How to Save Money By Weighing Your Produce

January 2, 2022 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

As food prices go up, you can make the most of your grocery budget by weighing your produce. Just because a bag of fruit says it is one pound, does not mean it is. Here is how to save money by weighing your produce. It seems as though most people avoid scales whenever possible, right?Read More

Crunchy Snow Slime Recipe

Crunchy Snow Slime Recipe

December 30, 2021 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This pretty Crunchy Snow Slime Recipe is irresistible to kids ( and maybe moms too). The colors, the texture, and the sound all cry out to be explored and enjoyed by busy little hands.  Whether you are making this slime to help fill up a wintery day indoors, as part of a sensory bin, orRead More

How to Make a New Year's Eve Time Capsule to remember 20211

How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule

December 26, 2021 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

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 time capsule is a perfectRead More

growing kale in a garden

Tips for Growing Kale in Your Garden

May 24, 2021 by Katie Femia 12 Comments

These tips for growing kale from seed to harvest tell you everything you need to get started growing kale. Kale is the perfect garden plant for those who love their leafy greens. Excellent in salads and side dishes, kale is a plant that is rich in vitamins and minerals that your body needs. If youRead More

DIY Chenille Shamrocks – Fun St. Patrick’s Day Craft for Kids

February 28, 2021 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

These DIY Chenille Shamrocks are a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids using pipe cleaners. Making your own shamrocks from chenille pipe cleaners is so simple and inexpensive. When complete these chenille shamrocks look great stuck in plants or even arranged in a vase like a bouquet. They are a great wayRead More

DIY Advent Wreath craft for kids

DIY Advent Wreath Craft for Kids

November 23, 2020 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Use this tutorial on how to make an Advent Wreath Craft for Kids in under 30 minutes. It is perfect for celebrating the Advent season with little ones. An Advent wreath is a perfect way to celebrate the weeks leading up to Christmas. You can make this wreath with your kids and since it usesRead More

7 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

November 14, 2020 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, not pressure and worry. Try a couple of these ways to reduce holiday stress this year! The holidays are quickly approaching, and as it nears your blood pressure might be rising. This season, don’t let holiday stress get you down. Instead, beat holiday stress withRead More

Here are 6 Crops That Will Grow Well into Fall. With these crops, you can enjoy fresh produce long after the summer ends and cooler temperatures set in.

6 Crops That Will Grow Well into Fall

October 11, 2020 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Here are 6 Crops That Will Grow Well into Fall. With these crops, you can enjoy fresh produce long after the summer ends and cooler temperatures set in. After cleaning out your summer garden, give these plants a try this fall! You may have enjoyed a spring garden and of course a flourishing summer garden. ButRead More

What to Buy in August - A list of items that will be on sale or marked down for clearance in August so you can save money on the items you need.

What to Buy in August

July 29, 2020 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Save money on needed household items by using this list of what to buy in August. These are items that you can find on sale, clearance, or markdown. With August approaching, the temps, as well as the deals, are sure to be hot. If you want to start planning your August strategy now, take aRead More

Tips for Growing Raspberries

Tips for Growing Raspberries

June 22, 2020 by Katie Femia 13 Comments

Use these tips for growing raspberries to add this perennial fruit to your garden. It seems as though everyone loves raspberries. And why shouldn’t they? Raspberries are a sweet summer treat that goes with everything. If you are curious about growing raspberries, take a peek at these tips for growing raspberries in your own garden.Read More

how to attract praying mantis to your yard

How to Attract Praying Mantis to your Garden

May 7, 2020 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

One way to maintain an organic garden is to attract praying mantis to your garden. Praying mantis eat insects. They can even eat wasps! So attracting mantis to your yard provides natural pest control. Praying Mantis are a great friend to have, as they can help keep your garden pest-free. Praying Mantis have a hugeRead More

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Tips for Growing Cauliflower in Your Garden

April 20, 2020 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Use these tips for growing cauliflower to add this delicious vegetable to your garden this year. If you are a fan of cauliflower, you might want to consider growing your own. After all, how tasty is cauliflower with melted cheese, or roasted in the oven with herbs? If you want to try growing your ownRead More

Tips for Growing Carrots in the Garden

Tips for Growing Carrots in the Garden

April 11, 2020 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Here are tips for growing carrots in the garden this year. Carrots make for a healthy snack, and they are a vegetable that even children can’t wait to get their hands on. If you want to try growing carrots in your garden this year, take a peek below at these helpful growing tips. Below youRead 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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