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How to Save Money on Utilities in the Winter- These helpful tips will save energy and keep utility bills from hiking up during the cold winter months ahead.

How to Save Money on Utilities in the Winter

November 22, 2015 by Kristi 1 Comment

Don’t get me wrong I love summer, but there is just some majestic about the winter. The holidays are in full swing, the snow falling and warming the house up by baking some homemade bread really does lift my spirits. With that said, I don’t really enjoy cold weather, in fact I keep my houseRead More

Frugal Holiday Date Ideas- Enjoy these inexpensive dates with your significant other this holiday season. They are an affordable way to spend time together.

Frugal Holiday Date Ideas

November 3, 2015 by Kristi 2 Comments

Winter is the perfect time of year to spend some quality time with your significant other. The cold winter air, the holiday decorations, and the chance to cozy up makes the holidays one of the best times of year to enjoy frugal date nights. There are so many different options when it comes to holidayRead More

5 Frugal Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Summer

5 Frugal Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Summer

May 1, 2015 by Kristi Leave a Comment

Year after year I despise school coming to an end because I know what it means, bored kids! Having bored kids while being a work-at-home-mom is not a fun combination. In fact, it can almost be torture. My husband got tired of me complaining day after day, and finally told me I needed to comeRead More

How to Save for a Vacation

April 2, 2015 by Kristi 1 Comment

Can you believe that spring break is almost here? Shortly after that summer will be here and we’ll all be thinking about vacation ideas. I don’t know about you but I simply can not afford to take a last-minute vacation. For my family of five dropping everything and taking a family vacation just isn’t inRead More

Strategies to Get Organized and Stay Organized

Strategies to Get Organized and Stay Organized

January 14, 2015 by Kristi 1 Comment

Kristi is sharing tips to get organized while sharing methods that will help you stay organized. Being organized is something that I struggle with every single day of my life! By no means is this something that comes natural to me, but it’s also something that I attempt to achieve every day. Over the past couple ofRead More

A list of creative ways to make money online

Creative Ways to Make Money Online

July 24, 2014 by Kristi 2 Comments

Kristi is sharing creative ways to make money online.   In most parts of the country the job market is a little scarce. In fact for some it has been downright impossible to find a job. There are also mothers who stay home with children but wouldn’t mind earning a little extra money from home.Read More

Fun Ways to Get 10,000 Steps in Per Day

Fun Ways to Get 10,000 Steps Per Day

July 3, 2014 by Kristi 3 Comments

I recently got a FitBit as a work bonus, needless to say I was super excited. I had been eyeing the FitBit for some time but couldn’t justify spending $100 since I really don’t exercise all that often. After about a week of wearing my FitBit, I realized I wasn’t getting in the suggested 10,000Read More

Frugal Summer Date Ideas - Date night ideas you can enjoy even if you are on a budget

Frugal Summer Date Ideas

June 30, 2014 by Kristi 2 Comments

If I’m being honest, summer isn’t always my favorite time of year. The temperatures can easily reaching 100 degrees and sometimes even much higher. Getting outdoors and enjoying a date night with my husband isn’t always the best option. We’ve learned that we have to get creative with our frugal summer date ideas. Trying toRead More

How to Save Money When Grilling - Tips for saving money on meat, marinades, charcoal, propane, and side dishes to make grilling more affordable.

How to Save Money When Grilling

June 25, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

When I think about summer the first thing that comes to mind is grilling! My favorite thing about summer is enjoying some time outdoors with good friends, a tasty drink and amazing food fresh off the grill. With that said grilling can get expensive when you factor in meat, side dishes, charcoal, propane and otherRead More

How to Save Money on Summer Clothes for Kids

May 14, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

In some areas of the country the temperatures are already climbing! This means getting the kids out of their winter clothes and putting on the shorts and flip flops. Buying the children summer clothing can put a huge dent in your budget, especially when back-to-school shopping comes around so quick. Long ago I decided thatRead More

Camping on a Budget - How to save money on camping. Tips to help you save money on camping gear, camping supplies and campground fees.

Camping on a Budget

May 8, 2014 by Kristi 4 Comments

WaysDo you want to camp without breaking the bank? Here are 5 tips for camping on a budget to help you make your trip affordable. Do you dream of taking a luxurious summer vacation? I know I do….until reality sets in! As a family of 5 luxurious vacation are simply not in the budget. But,Read More

5 Tips to Make Your House Look Clean in a Hurry- Need to make your house look clean with short notice? Tidy up each room quickly with these cleaning tips!

5 Tips to Make Your House Look Clean in a Hurry

April 30, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love it when unexpected guests show up? Or maybe your husband tells you friends are coming over in an hour? Personally, nothing stresses me out more than last-minute guests. Not because I don’t like to entertain, but because I have three children in my home and my home is never picture-perfect. While weRead More

How to Save Money By Living An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle - tips for saving money while doing things that are good for the environment.

Save Money By Living An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

April 23, 2014 by Kristi 1 Comment

If you’ve ever considered living an eco-friendly lifestyle, the first thing you might have noticed is the expense. At first glance it might look like living this type of life is extremely expensive. However, I’ve come to realize that it doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact living eco-friendly can actually save you money! Today’sRead More

How to Keep Your Home Company Ready- These 5 quick cleaning tips will help you keep your house ready for last minute company and drop in guests.

How to Keep Your Home Company Ready

April 9, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

I’ve mentioned before that I have three children, not including my husband. Needless to say, my home is hardly every company ready! Yet, it never fails that last-minute company is always wanting to stop by. Overtime I’ve had to develop a plan to not only keep my home more organized, but to be able toRead More

Spring Frugal Family Fun - tips for how to save money on spring break with your family, frugal spring family activities and cheap family fun.

Spring Frugal Family Fun

April 2, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

Most families look forward to Spring for a number of reasons, one of them being spring break! The perfect time of year to take that lavish family vacation to the beach or Disney World. Well I don’t know about you but “lavish vacations” is not a phrase that’s in my vocabulary right now. I’m thinkingRead More

Frugal Spring Date Ideas

March 12, 2014 by Kristi 1 Comment

Spring is going to be here before we know it! I have to admit that spring is not my favorite season, it’s not quite warm enough for me yet and it’s still a little too chilly. With that said it’s still a great time to enjoy some quality time with your honey. The different frugalRead More

Creating Your Own Cleaning List

March 5, 2014 by Kristi 4 Comments

You’ve probably seen several cleaning lists floating around Pinterest and other online sites. Most of these lists are absolutely wonderful but they might not always work for you. I have tried a lot of the different pre-made cleaning lists and I’ve always found them too in-depth or lacking certain things that I needed. Since oneRead More

How to Take Your Life From Chaotic to Organized in 5 Steps

February 19, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

Are you tired of feeling like your life is full of chaos? What if you could take your life from chaotic to organized in 5 easy steps? I’m here to tell you that it can happen! I know that feeling of being so overwhelmed because everything in our life feel chaotic. I’ve been there andRead More

Organization Tips for Small Kitchens

February 12, 2014 by Kristi 2 Comments

If there is one thing I LOVE to do, it’s cook! I can spend hours upon hours trying out new recipes, searching Pinterest for new recipes and digging through old cookbooks. But, I have a little secret….I’m a messy cook! Put me in a kitchen and I will destroy it from top to bottom. IRead More

Meal Planning in 6 Easy Steps

February 5, 2014 by Kristi 5 Comments

“Meal planning is time consuming, costly and not worth all the hassle”. When I first heard about meal planning this is how I thought about meal planning. However, I finally gave in and gave it a try and I’m hooked! I’m here to tell you that meal planning is not time consuming, costly and 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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