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Valentines day gift ideas that can be made from thrift store finds.

5 Valentine’s Day Gifts You Can Find at The Thrift Store

January 3, 2019 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

These 5 Valentine’s Day Gifts You can Find at  The Thrift Store can help save your budget but still give you a lovely idea for your special someone! Who says that Valentine’s Day needs to be an expensive and budget-busting holiday? The truth is that Valentine’s Day can be quite sweet and enjoyable even onRead More

Woman running - 1 of many Simple and Smart New Year's Resolution Ideas

50 Simple and Smart New Year’s Resolution Ideas

December 13, 2018 by Katie Femia 7 Comments

Want to turn over a new leaf in the New Year? Choose a couple of these simple and smart New Year’s resolution ideas to help you kick the year off right. Are you finding yourself stressed over the idea of New Year’s Resolutions? Picking your resolutions and seeing them through can be a challenge. ThisRead More

If you are baking pies this holiday season, use these 7 Hacks for Baking the Perfect Pie. They will look amazing with these helpful tips!

7 Hacks for Baking the Perfect Pie

October 30, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you baking pies this holiday season? If so, use these 7 Hacks for Baking the Perfect Pie. They will look amazing with these helpful tips! One of the stars of Thanksgiving dinner isn’t just the turkey, it’s the pies! Pies are one of the best parts of the meal and a perfect way to endRead More

DIY maple leaf tree globe craft for kids

How to Make a Maple Tree Leaf Globe

October 23, 2018 by Katie Femia 9 Comments

This easy tutorial on how to make a maple tree leaf globe is a great fall craft for kids. Snow globes aren’t just for winter! This fall, make your own maple tree leaf globe just like the one you see here. Kids will love watching the leaves spin and swirl inside, and you will loveRead More

How to Prepare Your Flower Gardens for Fall - useful fall gardening tips

How to Prepare Your Flower Beds in the Fall for Next Spring

September 8, 2018 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Use these tips on how to prepare your flower beds in the fall to have beautiful flower beds in the spring. By now, chances are your flower beds are starting to dwindle down. You may have a few Black Eyed Susans here and there, or an herb or two still hanging on, but your beds areRead More

Pool noodle crafts for kids, including pool noodle tic-tac-toe and pool noodle nunchucks

4 Fun Pool Noodle Crafts for Kids

August 7, 2018 by Katie Femia 6 Comments

Looking for frugal crafting activities for kids? Try pool noodles! Here are 4 fun pool noodle crafts for kids to make and play with. Let’s have some fun with pool noodles! Pool noodles are so colorful, inexpensive, and easy to come by which makes them the perfect crafting material. Pool noodles are of course greatRead More

15 household items you can sell for cash, plus 5 more ways to make money

15 Household Items You Can Sell for Cash

July 25, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Need extra cash? You have lots of options right in your home! Here are 15 household items you can sell for cash, plus 5 more ways to make money. Are you looking for some extra cash? Perhaps you had an unexpected bill arise, or just want a little extra spending money. Well, believe it orRead More

cherry tomato plant

How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes

July 18, 2018 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

These tips on how to grow cherry tomatoes include how to plant cherry tomato seedlings, how to grow cherry tomatoes in pots, and more. There are so many reasons to grow cherry tomatoes. They are low maintenance, a single plant can produce multiple pounds of fruit, and they are ideal for small and large gardeningRead More

Snow peas growing in garden

How to Grow Snow Peas

July 12, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

These tips on how to grow snow peas will help you care for snow pea plants from seed to harvest. If you live in a cooler climate and think you can’t successfully grow vegetables, think again. Snow peas aren’t just called snow peas to sound cute, but because they can actually survive quite chilly temperaturesRead More

Growing sugar snap peas in the garden

How to Grow Sugar Snap Peas

July 5, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Here are some tips on how to grow sugar snap peas, including planting sugar snap pea seeds and seedlings, how to care for sugar snap pea plants, and how to harvest sugar snap peas. Can you remember picking sugar snap peas with your grandmother? It seems as though at one time, sugar snap peas whereRead More

Baking pumpkins growing in the garden

How to Grow Baking Pumpkins

June 21, 2018 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

This guide on how to grow baking pumpkins includes how to plant, care for, and harvest baking pumpkins. When we talk about baking pumpkins, we are talking about the small, often softball size pumpkins also called pie pumpkins or sugar pumpkins. These baking pumpkins are given the name due to the fact that they areRead More

Fun summer activities for kids, including going to the beach

100+ Fun Summer Activities for Kids That Won’t Break the Bank

June 19, 2018 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If your kids are already complaining about being bored, this list of 100+ fun summer activities for kids is for you! Not in the mood to hear “I’m bored!” all summer long? Then take a peek at these 100+ fun summer activities for kids. They include outdoor activities, art tutorials, games, crafts, and tips for makingRead More

Harvesting potatoes

How to Grow Potatoes

June 6, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This guide on how to grow potatoes includes how to plant potatoes,  how to grow potatoes in contaEditiners, and when to harvest potatoes. Potatoes make such a satisfying meal, and growing your own potatoes can make those meals budget friendly, too. Lots of gardeners are starting to grow their own potatoes, since the investment isRead More

Wood Tile Letter Wine Markers- These simple DIY wine markers use upcycled tile letters to create something truly unique for your next party or wedding!

DIY Wood Tile Letter Wine Markers

May 31, 2018 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Scrabble tile wine markers are such a clever way to keep track of drinks at a party. You can make your own using this tutorial on how to make word tile letter wine markers. If you have ever hosted a party, you know how it can be sometimes hard to make sure everyone keeps track ofRead More

Turnips growing in a garden

How to Grow Turnips

May 31, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

These tips on how to grow turnips will help you care for you turnips from seed to harvest. Turnips are making a comeback as gardeners realize how easy and inexpensive they are to grow, and just how tasty they can be! Turnips are ideal for cooler growing conditions, so if you live in an areaRead More

5 Fun Glow Stick Activities for Kids on Summer Nights

5 Fun Glow Stick Activities for Kids

May 30, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Kids will love these 5 fun glow stick ideas, including glow stick balloons, a spooky glow stick swamp, and other glow in the dark activities. These are perfect for summer nights with the family and would make great glow in the dark party ideas too. For just one dollar, you can grab a package ofRead More

Lettuce growing in a garden

How to Grow Lettuce

May 24, 2018 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Lettuce is a great vegetable to grow in the garden because it will keep producing throughout the season. These tips on how to grow lettuce will help to plant, care for, and harvest lettuce. There are so many reasons to grow lettuce. First of all, it comes in dozens of different varieties. Second, it canRead More

How to Use Anise Oil- Do you enjoy the sweet and distinct flavor of anise in desserts and beverages? If so, check out these beneficial uses for anise oil.

How to Use Anise Oil

April 6, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Anise oil has a variety of uses including natural health treatments, homemade beauty products, and flavoring in desserts. You may have enjoyed the flavor of anise in desserts and specialty beverages, as it offers a black licorice flavor that is quite sweet and distinct. If you enjoy the flavor of anise, and many people do,Read More

Glass kitchen jars and cast iron pan

10 Kitchen Items That You Should Buy Secondhand

March 29, 2018 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

The cost of furnishing a kitchen can get expensive quickly, but many kitchen items are perfectly safe to buy used. Here is a list of kitchen items that you should buy secondhand. Is the cost of kitchen supplies getting you down? Filling your kitchen cabinets with the necessary supplies can be a daunting and expensiveRead More

10 Family-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Activities- Here are 10 fun and kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day activities you can enjoy with your family this year!

10 Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Activities

March 8, 2018 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you might have thoughts of green beer and wild parties. But the truth is, there are many ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day as a family. If you aren’t sure about where to begin, take a look below at these 10 Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Activities. You will findRead 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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