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Beneficial Insects for Your Garden

Tips for Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden

March 19, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Insects can be a scary sight, and you might be quick to grab insecticide or a bug swatter when you see a few. But the truth is, your garden needs certain insects in order to grow and flourish properly. Some garden bugs are actually not pests at all, but beneficial insects that can help keep your garden free fromRead More

Tips for growing blueberries

Tips for Growing Blueberries

March 17, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

If you are planting blueberries for the first time, these tips for growing blueberries will help you grow your first crop from planting to harvest. Blueberries seem to be one of the most popular fruits in the berry family. Kids can eat them by the dozen, and adults seem to go crazy for them too!Read More

10 Amazing Uses for Strawberries

10 Ways to Use Strawberries Before They Go Bad

March 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Strawberries are rich in vitamins and minerals, and can not only be great for your insides but outside as well. If you are finding yourself drowning in strawberries this summer season, take a peek below at 10 uses for strawberries you may want to try. These uses are so fun and easy, and a greatRead More

Maintaining your home in between each season is a sure way to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Here are 10 Spring Home Maintenance Tips.

10 Spring Home Maintenance Tips

March 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

You may know that you need to prepare your home for the winter months, but did you know you need to do the same in the spring? Maintaining your home in between each season is a sure way to keep it running smoothly and efficiently as well as keep it looking its best. If youRead More

How to Teach Kids Math Skills in the Garden

How to Teach Kids Math Skills in the Garden

March 13, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, you can’t grow a garden without doing a little math. So before you start planting your garden for the season, grab the kids and see how many important math skills you can teach them in the process! If you aren’t sure about where to begin, take a peek below at howRead More

10 Romantic Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary on a Budget

10 Romantic Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary on a Budget

March 12, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Whether it is your first anniversary as a couple or your 50th, you want to make it special. After all, weathering another year together is an accomplishment and worth celebrating. If you want some fantastic yet budget friendly ways to celebrate your anniversary, take a look at some suggestions below. Sometimes the best ways toRead More

10 Creative Uses for Old Calendars

10 Creative Uses for Old Calendars

March 11, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

No matter how beautifully they are illustrated or how much money you spend on them, a calendar is only good for one year. Once that year is up, you may feel as though you have no other option than to toss or recycle the calendar. But before you do, take a look below at 10Read More

Tips for Growing Strawberries

March 10, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Strawberries make a tasty snack or can be enjoyed in salads or desserts. Growing your own strawberries can be fun and easy, and can provide you plenty of berries to enjoy all season long. If you are considering growing these tasty berries this year, here are some helpful tips on how to grow strawberries forRead More

Tips for Growing Kohlrabi in Your Garden, including how to grow kohlrabi from seeds, how to care for kohlrabi seedlings, and how to harvest kohlrabi.

Tips for Growing Kohlrabi in Your Garden

March 9, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

  Kohlrabi is a sweet, cabbage like vegetable that thrives in cooler temperatures and is also quick to mature. Because of these factors, it is the perfect vegetable to grow in the early spring when you are itching to get in the garden. Take a look for some helpful tips on how to grow kohlrabiRead More

10 DIY Garden Marker Ideas

10 DIY Garden Marker Ideas

March 8, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Sure you can head to your local gardening center for garden markers, but why would you? You can easily make your own for a fraction of the cost. Plus, you are sure to have a little fun in the process. If you have a garden that is in need of some organization, take a peekRead More

How to Teach Kids Science Skills in the Garden

How to Teach Kids Science Skills in the Garden

March 6, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

There is no better way to learn science than to get out in the yard where it is unfolding! If you want to teach your children some new science concepts or reinforce the ones they already know, then head out to the garden where a hands on learning lab awaits you. If you are unsureRead More

Tips for growing Beets in your garden

Tips for Growing Beets in Your Garden

March 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 7 Comments

Beets are a cool weather loving root vegetable, perfect for pickling or serving in side dishes. Beets don’t require a great deal of space to grow, so they are perfect for gardeners with little space as well. If you are considering growing beets, take a look below at tips for growing beets in your garden.Read More

How to Grow Radishes in Your Garden: Tips for growing radishes from seed, how to transplant and care for radish seedlings, when and how to harvest radishes.

How to Grow Radishes in Your Garden

March 4, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Radishes are a tasty root vegetable that also grow quite quickly. You can add radishes to you garden plans this year easily when you give these simple growing tips a try. Radishes are cool weather plants, so they are perfect for starting several weeks before the spring season begins. In about 30 days, you canRead More

Fun Outdoor Physical Activities for the Nature Loving Child

Fun Outdoor Physical Activities for Kids

March 4, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If your child loves nature, you will be glad to know you can incorporate some physical activity into their interest as well. Below you will find some fun physical activities for the nature loving child, perfect for helping them explore their interest of nature while getting some exercise at the same time. As you willRead More

10 Frugal uses for jojoba oil in your beauty routine

10 Frugal Uses for Jojoba Oil in Your Beauty Routine

March 3, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Jojoba oil is an oil derived from the jojoba plant, and it has many uses in your health and beauty routines. Available anywhere that essential and health and beauty oils are sold, jojoba can help you with some common beauty problems. To learn more, take a peek below at 10 frugal uses for Jojoba oilRead More

Tips for growing parsnips from seed through harvest

Tips for Growing Parsnips in Your Garden

March 3, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Parsnips are a tasty root vegetable that are perfect for growing during the cooler months of the year. Parsnips can be enjoyed roasted, marinated, and even grilled, giving you all sorts of serving options. If you are thinking about adding parsnips to your gardening layout this year, take a look below at some helpful tipsRead More

Tips for Growing Arugula in Your Garden - How to grow arugula from seed, how to transplant arugula seedlings, when and how to harvest arugula plants.

Tips for Growing Arugula in Your Garden

February 25, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

If you are a fan of arugula, you already know how expensive this leafy green can be! Instead of paying big bucks for this nutrient rich food, why not grow your own instead? Growing your own arugula is fairly simple, and in the end, it can save you some major cash. Take a look belowRead More

Fun Indoor Fitness Activites for Kids

Fun Indoor Fitness Activities for Kids

February 25, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Sometimes, weather prevents us from getting out and getting as active as we would like to be. If you live in a climate that doesn’t always allow your child to get out and enjoy some exercise, don’t worry. Instead, take a look below at some indoor activities that keep children fit that you can try.Read More

Rose water has many uses in health and beauty. Here are 10 Uses for Rose Water that you can use in your own beauty routine.

10 Uses for Rose Water

February 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Many people have heard about rose water before, but few people are actually aware of all this product has to offer. Rose water is more than just a pretty name, it is a purposeful health and beauty product you will want to be sure you have in your cabinets. Take a look below at 10 usesRead More

Tips for Growing Brussels Sprouts in the Garden - How to grow Brussels sprouts, how to transplant Brussels sprouts & when to harvest Brussels sprouts plants.

Tips for Growing Brussels Sprouts in the Garden

February 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Brussels sprouts are the perfect garden vegetable for those not working with a great deal of space. Brussels sprouts take up little room in the garden, yet they provide a generous crop for you to enjoy. Excellent steamed or pan fried, Brussels sprouts make an excellent side dish that is not only tasty but fullRead 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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