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Painted Canvas Utensil Holder- Dress up your Thanksgiving table with this homemade utensil holder. No sewing is required with this simple and frugal craft.

Painted Canvas Utensil Holder

November 10, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Thanksgiving, dress up your table with a Painted Canvas Utensil Holder. You can craft your own, adding the perfect touch of color to your place settings. You only need a few common crafting supplies, and you don’t even have to sew. Here is how you can get started creating your own utensil holder. ItRead More

5 Natural Ways to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders- Are squirrels taking over your bird feeders? Try these 5 tricks to keep squirrels at bay naturally.

5 Natural Ways to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders

November 10, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are squirrels starting to take over your bird feeders? If so, you might be wondering what to do! Luckily, there are plenty of natural and humane ways to keep squirrels at bay and keep your feeders free from their wrath. Take a peek below at these 5 Natural Ways to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders.Read More

50 Ways to Save Christmas Money- Are you beginning to panic over not having enough money for Christmas gifts? Check out these 50 ways to start saving now!

50 Ways to Save Christmas Money

November 5, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

  Is the panic of having enough money for Christmas gifts starting to set in? Well don’t let it! There are plenty of ways to raise extra cash during the holiday season so you can buy the gifts for everyone on your list. Making some extra holiday money only takes a few minutes per day,Read More

20 Winter Survival Hacks That Everyone Must Know- Don't get stuck out in the cold this winter. These frugal life hacks will keep you toasty inside and out.

20 Winter Survival Hacks That Everyone Must Know

November 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

With winter approaching, you might be cringing at the thought of slick roads, cold weather, and higher electric and gas bills. But luckily, with some simple tricks you can make the winter season an easier and more enjoyable one. Want to know how? Then take a look at these 20 Winter Survival Hacks That EveryoneRead More

7 Tips for a More Welcoming Guest Bedroom- These small touches will help you create a more inviting guest bedroom so your guests feel relaxed and welcomed.

7 Tips for a More Welcoming Guest Bedroom

November 4, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you host guests to your home often, or even just occasionally, chances are you want to make their guest room as comfortable and welcoming as possible. But how do you go about this? There are several simple and budget friendly ways to really add some wow to your guest room, so guests are sureRead More

DIY Faux Flower Turkey Craft for Kids

DIY Faux Flower Turkey Craft for Kids

November 4, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a unique spin on a Thanksgiving turkey craft? Then check out this faux flower turkey! I can’t think of a better way to put those leftover faux flowers to use than to make a turkey out of them. Take a peek below at how you can craft your own faux flowerRead More

How to Host an Ornament Swap- An ornament swap party is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays with friends. Host your own this Christmas season!

How to Host an Ornament Swap

November 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Swapping ornaments with friends is a great way to snag some new ornaments for you, while gifting some festive ornaments to others. If you have ever been curious about How to Host an Ornament Swap but weren’t sure where to begin, take a look below at some helpful tips on how to get started. Hosting anRead More

DIY Turkey Puppet Tutorial using paint chips, a brown paper bag, and googly eyes

DIY Paint Chip Turkey Puppet

November 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Thanksgiving season, why not give this turkey puppet a try? This DIY turkey puppet is a fun craft for kids, and a great way to get into the spirit of the Thanksgiving season. Take a look at how we crafted our own, using some supplies that you probably already have around the home. HereRead More

5 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs

5 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs

November 1, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

The chilly months are ahead, and you may be tempted to crank up the thermostat. Before you do, give these 5 ways to save on winter heating costs a try. When you give these tips a try, you can still enjoy a toasty home while keeping some cash in your pocket too. It is easierRead More

How to preserve whole pumpkins to last all winter long

How to Preserve Pumpkins During the Winter

October 31, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

You may notice that pumpkins are practically given away after the Halloween season is over. For just pennies, or even less, you can snag a pumpkin that is still fresh and in very usable shape. But what if you are tired of pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin seeds? Does the pumpkin just go toRead More

DIY Dried Fruit Garland

DIY Dried Fruit Garland

October 31, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Use this tutorial to make a DIY Dried Fruit Garland. Making your own dried fruit garland just like early settlers used is a fun and frugal way to decorate your home for the holidays. Not only does a dried fruit garland smell great, but it is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. TakeRead More

7 Essential Oils to Improve Memory- Give these 7 essential oils a try and see how easy it can be to naturally stimulate your mind and improve your memory.

7 Essential Oils to Improve Memory

October 28, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Stress, age, and day to day chaos can affect your memory and cause you to forget things. Over time our memory can fade or be obstructed by stress, causing us to feel scattered and disorganized. If you are looking for a natural way to boost your memory, take a look at these 7 Essential OilsRead More

DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers- Check out this homemade fabric flip book for toddlers. It's durable, washable, and an awesome sensory activity for kids.

DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers

October 23, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

I am always looking for ways to use up old fabric scraps. When I came across a book of upholstery samples at a thrift store months back, I knew exactly one of the activities I wanted to try with them. This DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers is so easy to make, and it offersRead More

7 Frugal Fall Yard Clean Up Tips

7 Frugal Fall Yard Clean Up Tips

October 20, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

The chillier months are upon us, and the weather will soon start to change. Get your outdoor space looking tidy when you give these 7 frugal fall clean up tips a try. By following these tips you can get your yard ready for the months ahead, and have less work for yourself in the spring.Read More

Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones- Take a look at these cute little candy corn pine cones. They are really simple to make and can be used in several ways.

Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones

October 16, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Fall is the time for all things candy corn! Even if you don’t care to eat candy corns, it is still fun to do some fall crafting in the colors and styles of them. Take a look at these easy to make Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones, perfect for using as bowl fillers or centerpieces.Read More

Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holder- This fall, dress up your holiday table and make your guests feel welcomed with these wine cork place card holders.

Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holder

October 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Place cards a wonderful way to dress up your holiday table and make your guests feel welcomed. Sure you could buy them, but why not try making your own budget friendly version instead? In fact, you can make your own Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holders like the ones you see here with justRead More

DIY Charlie Brown Treat Box For Kids- Are you excited for the upcoming Peanuts movie? These simple gift boxes are perfect for a Charlie Brown themed party!

DIY Charlie Brown Treat Box for Kids

October 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

With the arrival of Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang on the big screen this fall, you might be in the mood for a little Peanuts inspired crafting! Take a look at how we crafted a simple DIY Charlie Brown Treat Box For Kids, perfect for your Charlie Brown themed parties andRead More

DIY Halloween Cork Critters- Do you have a handful of wine corks around the house? These little cork creatures make the perfect frugal Halloween craft.

DIY Halloween Cork Critters

October 9, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Use simple materials to create these DIY Halloween Cork Pumpkin, Cork Ghost, and Cork Frankenstein. It’s a fun Halloween craft project for kids! Do you have a handful of wine corks around the house? If so, why not try crafting these DIY Halloween Cork Critters? These Halloween cork critters are too cute for words, and theyRead More

5 Tips for Buying the Best Chrysanthemums- Fall means that mum season is here! These tips will help you pick healthy plants that will perform all year long.

5 Tips for Buying the Best Chrysanthemums

October 8, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Fall means that mum season is here, so it is time to head to the gardening center and pick out a pot or two. But how do you know if you are getting the perfect plant? After all, making a poor choice could result in a plant that doesn’t bloom or doesn’t even thrive forRead More

5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples- Crafting with apples can be easy and fun, you just need a little inspiration. Try these 5 simple apple crafts this season.

5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples

October 7, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

It is officially apple season. While apples are great for snacking, did you know they are also great for crafting? Crafting with apples can be easy and fun, you just need a little inspiration. Take a peek below at 5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples so you can put all of those apples you picked (orRead 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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