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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Frugal Easter Table Decor Ideas

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Tatanisha of Table Decor Ideas is sharing a fun Easter Table Decor idea that you can pull together at the last minute. I can’t believe that Easter is happening this Sunday. Wow, that went FAST! We were just talking about March Madness and Table Decor Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day.  And here we are. So what are your EasterRead More

Frugal Valentine’s Day Table Decor Ideas

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Can you believe that it’s already time for Valentine’s Day? It seems that we just celebrated Christmas and all the beautiful Christmas Decor. Whether you plan to go out or stay in, you can have a beautiful time on a frugal budget. If you plan to go out here’s a few tips on Frugal Valentine’s DayRead More

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.