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7 Creative Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds- Be sure to save the seeds when carving pumpkins this year. They are nutritious and have more uses than you may think!

7 Creative Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds

October 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you plan on carving pumpkins this year, you will no doubt have a bunch of pumpkin seeds on hand. While slimy and slippery at first, these little seeds actually are pretty powerful! Full of vitamins and the perfect size for little hands, they have more uses than you might imagine. Take a look atRead More

20 Frugal Household Uses for Lemons

October 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Lemon juice is so easy and inexpensive to come by, which is why it is such a great product to use in so many great ways! Just a few drops can pack a huge punch. If life hands you lemons, take a look below at 20 uses for lemon juice that you can try. YouRead More

DIY Doily Spiderweb Craft for Kids- You can't have Halloween without a few spiderwebs, right? Create your own spooktacular web with this kid-friendly craft!

DIY Doily Spiderweb Craft for Kids

October 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You can’t have Halloween without a few spiderwebs, right? This Halloween, make your own spooky spiderwebs when you give this DIY Doily Spiderweb Craft for Kids a try. Using an embroidery hoop and a few other inexpensive items, you can make the cutest spiderweb on the block. Here is how you can get started craftingRead More

7 Reasons Birds May Be Avoiding Your Yard- Have you tried to get birds to your yard without any luck? Here are 7 possible reasons and some useful solutions.

7 Reasons Birds May Be Avoiding Your Yard

October 1, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Have you tried your hardest to get birds to flock to your yard, but can’t seem to make it happen? If you are frustrated that despite your efforts birds aren’t paying you a visit, there could be a simple solution. Take a peek below at 7 Reasons Birds May Be Avoiding Your Yard, so youRead More

Hand Painted Candy Corn Treat Bag- Fill these easy and inexpensive candy corn bags with yummy candy or other fall treats. They are perfect for little ones!

Hand Painted Candy Corn Treat Bag

September 30, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you are hosting any Halloween or fall festivities this year, you will want to put this Hand Painted Candy Corn Treat Bag on your to do list! Easy craft and easy to enjoy, these hand painted candy corn bags are perfect for party favors. You can make them for just pennies a piece, so here isRead More

Hand Painted Pumpkin Pine Cones- These little pine cone pumpkins are an easy fall craft for kids. Display them in bowls or scattered across your mantel.

Hand Painted Pumpkin Pine Cones

September 25, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Do you have an abundance of pine cones in your yard? If so, why not turn them into tiny painted pumpkins? Perfect for bowl fillers, these pine cone pumpkins are easy to make and easy to enjoy. Take a look below at how you can get busy crafting your own. As you can see, theyRead More

How to Make Money Fall Cleaning- Making money fall cleaning can be easy, fun, and a great little side business. Here are 5 steps that will get you started.

How to Make Money Fall Cleaning

September 24, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Now that fall has arrived and the holidays are just around the corner, you might be looking for ways to make some extra money. Fall cleaning is a great way to earn some extra cash while providing a much needed service for others. Take a look at How to Make Money Fall Cleaning so youRead More

7 Ways to Teach Math Using Apples- Apples can be a fun and useful tool for teaching kids basic math skills. Grab a dozen and give these activities a try!

7 Ways to Teach Math Using Apples

September 21, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You already know how wonderful apples are to eat, and how they can be so healthy for you, but did you know they can also help your child learn? You can actually help strengthen some basic math skills and concepts using apples as teaching tools, and the results can be quite fun! Take a lookRead More

7 Ways to Use Apples to Teach Science- Are you looking for exciting ways to teach your kids about science? Grab some apples and give these activities a try.

7 Ways to Use Apples to Teach Science

September 18, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for fun and interesting ways to teach your child essential science skills? If so, we have the perfect ideas for you. Take a look below at 7 Ways to Use Apples to Teach Science, so you can introduce these concepts in a way that is hands on as well as tasty! HereRead More

How to Grow St. John's Wort- St. John's Wort is commonly used for herbal remedies and has beautiful blooms. Growing your own is easy with these useful tips.

How to Grow St. John’s Wort

September 17, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

You may have heard of St. John’s Wort before, as it is a common ingredient in many health and beauty remedies. St. John’s Wort has been credited for helping with all sorts of issues and is also hailed as one of the most beautiful herbs around. As you can see, the bright blooms not onlyRead More

25 fall date ideas - enjoy a fall date even if you are on a budget!

25 Fall Themed Date Ideas

September 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Just because the weather is turning cooler, it doesn’t mean you have to stop getting out for date night. There are still plenty of fall themed date activities for you to enjoy with your loved one, all that can be done day or night and on just about any budget. Take a look below atRead More

DIY Chenille Apple Craft for Kids- These chenille apples are a cute and frugal way to get into the fall season. Grab the supplies and give this craft a try!

Pipe Cleaner Apple Craft for Kids

September 11, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Create a fun Pipe Cleaner Apple Craft for Kids with this simple tutorial using colorful chenille pipe cleaners and basic supplies. There are so many fun ways to craft with chenille pipe cleaners, and these chenille apples are the perfect example. Making your own only takes a few pipe cleaners and a handful of steps.Read More

Frugal Fall Wine Cork Apple Ornament- This apple ornament is perfect for your fall decor and a great craft for kids. Gather your supplies and give it a try!

Wine Cork Apple Craft

September 9, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Fall and apples go hand in hand, don’t they? Here is a great fall craft to try using just a little paint, some glue, and a handful of wine corks. This wine cork apple craft is a fun fall activity that kids can do with help from an adult. (An adult should cut the wine corks andRead More

How to Harvest and Roast Sunflower Seeds - Instructions for how to harvest sunflower seeds and directions for roasting sunflower seeds.

How to Harvest and Roast Sunflower Seeds

September 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

The early fall months are the time of year where sunflowers peek above everything else growing in your garden. Their tall and gracious stems send them straight to the sky, putting on a brief and colorful show before the weight of their seeds begin to pull them back down. If you have a sunflower orRead More

10 Fun and Frugal Uses for Fall Leaves

10 Fun and Frugal Uses for Fall Leaves

September 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

When the season of fall hits, you are suddenly surrounded by an abundance of leaves. While they may seem like a ton of work to rake, the truth is not all of them need to end up in a leaf bag. Take a look below at 10 fun uses for fall leaves that you canRead More

7 Tips for Planting Fall Bulbs- Correctly planting your fall bulbs now can help you enjoy colorful results in the spring. Learn how with these helpful tips.

7 Tips for Planting Fall Bulbs

September 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

The arrival of fall means it is time to plant those fall bulbs! Planting your fall bulbs now will ensure you colorful blooms come spring. Planting your fall bulbs correctly can have you enjoy better success come spring, but what exactly does “planting them correctly” mean? Take a look below at these 7 Tips forRead More

20 Frugal Uses for Tea Tree Oil - Here are 20 ways to use tea tree essential oil (melaleuca oil) for personal care, health, and to clean around the house.

20 Uses for Tea Tree Oil

September 2, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

If you think you know tea tree oil, think again. It seems as though every day someone is finding a new way to use this amazing oil. If you think you have heard all of the uses for tea tree oil, you are going to want to take a look below and discover a greatRead More

10 Ways to Get Free Baby Items- If you are expecting or know someone who is, take at look at these helpful ways to get free baby items quickly and easily.

10 Ways to Get Free Baby Items

September 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

  Are you an expecting mother or know someone who is? Nothing brings joy than a new baby, and as you know, nothing brings more expenses either! Between the cost of diapers, wipes, clothing, formula, plus all of the other necessities these little babies need, you can quickly find yourself looking for financial relief. Luckily, youRead More

How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall- Use these helpful tips for preparing your yard this fall. You can enjoy a beautiful yard and have less to do come spring.

How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall

September 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It is time to start thinking about fall yard care! Taking care of your yard now will not only keep it looking its best until winter hits, but will leave you with less work in the spring. Proper care can also help your plants get a restful winter slumber and come back full of forceRead More

how to make a diy pumpkin lantern using a dollar store foam pumpkin and twinkle lights

How to Make a Pumpkin Lantern – A Dollar Store DIY Project

August 28, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

This homemade pumpkin lantern is a frugal dollar store DIY project. Dollar store pumpkins can be used for so many things during the fall season. Take a look below at how we turned an ordinary dollar store pumpkin into a fun pumpkin lantern, perfect for lighting up Halloween nights! Making your own pumpkin lantern isRead 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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