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Vintage Inspired Mason Jar Sugar Shaker Tutorial

How to Make a Mason Jar Sugar Shaker

February 22, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you have a love for all things mason jars, take a look at this tutorial for a vintage inspired mason jar sugar shaker. Using a mason jar and just a few other common supplies, you can make your own sugar shaker (or flour shaker, or salt shaker even) perfect for using in your kitchen.Read More

How to Host a St. Patrick's Day Green Feast

How to Host a St. Patrick’s Day Green Feast

February 20, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Use these ideas to host a St. Patrick’s Day Green Feast this year. With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, you might be looking for some fun ways to celebrate. A Green Feast is a fun way to get together with family and friends, and enjoy all things green! Hosting your own Green Feast isRead More

Homemade Bouncy Ball Recipe

Homemade Bouncy Ball Recipe

February 19, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Are you children crazy about bouncy balls? They are fun to bounce all over the place, and a great way to keep a bored child occupied. Well bouncy ball lovers rejoice, because below you will find a simple and inexpensive homemade bouncy ball recipe. That’s right, you can MAKE your own bouncy balls right inRead More

10 Ways to Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Children

10 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year with Children

February 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

February 19th is the official start of the Chinese New Year for the 2015 calendar. During Chinese New Year, a great deal of celebrations, customs, and special meals take place. You can enjoy some of these customs in your own home all while spending little money and time. If you are unsure about where toRead More

10 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Kids

10 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Kids

February 13, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

St. Patrick’s Day can be a fun time for the whole family. Take a look below at 10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with kids that you can try. You will find that there are many fun and frugal ways to celebrate this holiday, all of which are family friendly and sure to haveRead More

7 Ways to Save Money on Shoes- Buying shoes does not have to be expensive.Try these 7 Ways to Save Money on Shoes so you don't have to compromise on style or your budget.

7 Ways to Save Money on Shoes

February 12, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Shoes are a fun way to express our personality and add some style to our wardrobe. But what if our tastes outweigh our budget? Take a look below at 7 ways to save money on shoes. You can still get the styles you crave while keeping some cash in your wallet at the same time.Read More

Close-up of a true four leaf clover in hand.

How to Dry and Press Clovers

February 11, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Did you get your hands on a lucky four leaf clover? Or perhaps you just found a few beautiful clovers you would like to preserve? Whatever the case may be, drying your own clovers is easy and can be done in just a few steps. Take a look below at some helpful hints on howRead More

How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser -It is easy and inexpensive to make your own mason jar soap dispenser using this simple tutorial.

How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

February 4, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Have you seen those nifty mason jar soap dispensers in gift shops and boutiques? It’s true you can buy your own, but the cost of one may not be in your budget. The good news is, you can make your own mason jar soap dispenser in less than 30 minutes and for 1/4 of theRead More

5 Creative Uses for Canning Jars in the Bathroom

February 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You may already use canning jars by the dozen in your kitchen, but did you know they are great for use in the bathroom as well? If you love canning jars, take a peek below at 5 creative uses for canning jars in the bathroom. You will find that they can help you stay organizedRead More

25 Frugal Ways to Relax and Unwind - finding a way to relax and unwind is simple and inexpensive with these frugal ways to relax and unwind

25 Frugal Ways to Relax and Unwind

February 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you feel anxious and stressed? If you are looking for natural and frugal ways to relax and unwind, you might be wondering where to start. Well stress no more, because below you will find 25 frugal ways to relax and unwind. When you give these 25 tips a try, you will find that youRead More

DIY Suet Cupcakes - These DIY suet cupcakes, made with leftover grease, cupcakes cups, and birdseed are a fun and frugal way to attract birds to your yard.

How to Make Suet Cupcakes

February 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Attracting birds to your yard can be fun and entertaining. Having the right food out for them to dine on is key when attracting birds, especially if you are trying to attract them during the cold winter months. These DIY suet cupcakes are perfect treats for the birds that come to dine in your yard,Read More

5 Tips for Taking Shorter Showers

January 29, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you struggling with taking shorter showers? Everyone knows that a shorter shower means saving not only water, but money as well. And as you know, both are precious resources! If you want to learn how to take shorter showers and save, then take a look at these 5 helpful tips for taking shorter showers.Read More

Make use of your unused, old board games with these 7 Creative Uses for Old Board Games. Game boards and pieces can be used in more ways than you may think!

7 Creative Uses for Old Board Games

January 27, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you have a handful of old or unused board games around your home? It seems as though most households do! If you have a few that you aren’t sure what to do with, take a look at these 7 creative uses for old and unused board games. These tips are perfect for putting thoseRead More

5 Natural Ways to Repel Deer - Here are 5 natural ways to repel deer that will keep the deer out of your garden without harming them.

5 Natural Ways to Repel Deer

January 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 7 Comments

Have deer started to tip toe into your yard? If so, you know that in no time they can devour plants, flowers, shrubbery, and more. The good news is, there are simple and natural ways you can repel deer and keep them out of your yard. None of these deer repellents involve hurting the deer, justRead More

20 Cleaning Hacks to Try Now

20 Cleaning Hacks to Try Now

January 19, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for ways to make the time you spend cleaning more efficient? If so, give these 20 cleaning hacks a try! These 20 cleaning hacks can help you save time and money when getting your space in shape. Whether you just want to spend less time cleaning, or aren’t sure of the bestRead More

7 Tips for Organizing a Small Kitchen

7 Tips for Organizing a Small Kitchen

January 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you often stare at your small kitchen, wondering how to make the most of it? If you have a tiny kitchen you wish to creatively expand, take a peek at these 7 tips for organizing a small kitchen. When you utilize these tips in your own space, you will find that making your kitchenRead More

30 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less

30 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less

January 15, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you often find yourself using the excuse that you just don’t have time? Many people do. This excuse keeps us from getting the things done that we wish to, and we therefore fall short of our goals. If you are one of those people who always seems short on time, take a peek atRead More

5 uses for canning jars in the kitchen

5 Uses for Canning Jars in the Kitchen

January 13, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Canning jars seem to be all the rage lately. And why shouldn’t they be? They are easy to find, inexpensive, durable, and can be used in so many different ways! Sure you may have used them for canning your fruits and vegetables, but did you know they have other practical uses as well? Take aRead More

7 Tips for Cleaning Your Home Naturally

7 Tips for Cleaning Your Home Naturally

January 12, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Many people seem to think that you need harsh chemicals in order to clean your home thoroughly. But the truth is that simply isn’t the case. You can still deep clean your home and get it sparkling using products that are all natural, budget friendly, and very hard working. Take a look below at 7Read More

DIY Football Wreath

DIY Football Wreath

January 11, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Super Bowl season is coming! While you plan your football themed snack menu, don’t forget to plan your football themed crafts as well. That’s right, football and crafting do in fact go hand in hand! Who knew? Get started by crafting this frugal football themed wreath, made from less than $5 worth of materials inRead 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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