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Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe

December 3, 2025 by Ann Leave a Comment

Sour cream makes this Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe incredibly moist.   The not so secret ingredient to this Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe? Yep, sour cream. It adds moisture and highlights the sweetness with its light tanginess and will make you a believer. Kick your banana bread up a notch and give it aRead More

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Felt Christmas Cookies

December 3, 2025 by Ann Leave a Comment

These Felt Christmas Cookies are an adorable craft for pretend play or to hang on your Christmas tree. Kids will enjoy decorating each colorful cookie just like the real thing, but without the mess! Decorating Christmas cookies is one of my very favorite holiday activities, but the truth is, it can get pretty messy! OnRead More

Homemade garlic butter mashed potatoes in a bowl.

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

November 14, 2025 by Ann 4 Comments

Tired of plain mashed potatoes? This simple Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes recipe is flavored with real garlic and butter. When it comes to comfort food mash potatoes often come to mind. These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes will hit the spot. Whip these up for your next family dinner or save them for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.Read More

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Vanilla Ghost Cupcakes

October 17, 2025 by Ann 1 Comment

Looking for an easy treat to make for Halloween parties this year? These Vanilla Ghost Cupcakes are simple to make with edible candy eyes and piped frosting. I remember as a young girl that my favorite part of the school year was the Halloween party my school would throw. I loved the Halloween parties I would attendRead More

Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

October 16, 2025 by Ann 2 Comments

These Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are a fun fall recipe to make with kids. These candy corn Rice Krispie treats are actually easy to make by placing the different colored Rice Krispie mixture into a deep pie dish. When you slice it like a pie you instantly have candy corn inspired treats. This is a funRead More

10 Educational Sidewalk Chalk Activities

May 31, 2025 by Ann Leave a Comment

Make learning fun and active with these educational sidewalk chalk activities! Summer fun often includes sidewalk chalk. We all have memories of spending endless days scribbling on the ground only to be excited when the rain washes it away and we can start over from scratch. If your child comes in and does not need aRead More

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DIY Felt Pumpkin Playset

September 21, 2024 by Ann Leave a Comment

This DIY Felt Pumpkin Playset is a fun Halloween activity for kids. They’ll love creating silly faces to stick to their felt Jack O’Lantern! Felt is easy to work with because it cuts easily and doesn’t fray. It is the perfect material for this DIY Felt Pumpkin Playset.  Felt playsets are great for kids ofRead More

apples stamped on construction paper using a cut apple as the stamp. Brown paper weave basket is placed on the paper below the apples

Apple Stamping Craft

September 17, 2024 by Ann 1 Comment

This Apple Stamping Craft is a fun way to make art with apples! This apple stamping craft looks amazing, but it is so easy and inexpensive to make. Younger children will need help with the cutting and gluing, but stamping apples is fun for all ages. Apple stamping is a great supplementary craft if youRead More

homemade sweet pickle relish recipe ith directions for water bath canning

Sweet Pickle Relish Canning Recipe

August 5, 2024 by Ann 23 Comments

Enjoy the flavors of summer with this sweet pickle relish canning recipe. We love to add this pickle relish on everything from hot dogs to brats. We also add this relish to our favorite chicken salad and tuna salad. This Sweet Pickle Relish Canning Recipe is a great choice for anyone to make at home!Read More

Olympic Rings Sun Catcher Craft- This colorful sun catcher displays the five Olympic rings. It's a fun and easy craft to make with kids during the Olympics.

Olympic Rings Sun Catcher Craft

July 20, 2024 by Ann Leave a Comment

 This Olympic Rings Sun Catcher is a great craft to get your kids excited about the Summer Olympics! This Olympic Rings craft project is easy to make! It is made with Modge Podge, wax paper, and tissue paper. Here are more Summer Olympic Games and Activities to do with your kids. Olympic Rings Sun CatcherRead More

These Edible Bird Nests are a perfect no-bake recipe to make with kids. They can be used as a teaching tool for the letter N or a unit study on birds!

Edible Bird Nests

March 2, 2024 by Ann 1 Comment

Little ones love getting to help out in the kitchen. These Edible Bird Nests are a perfect no-bake recipe to make with kids. They can be used as a teaching tool for the letter N, as part of a unit study on birds, or as a fun spring or Easter treat! Kids love to cookRead More

How to restore order to your home after the holidays. Includes ideas for deep cleaning the kitchen, decluttering, and organizing. Includes a printable list to help you keep track of your January cleaning tasks

January Cleaning Checklist: How to Restore Order to Your Home After the Holidays

December 31, 2023 by Ann 1 Comment

Use this January Cleaning Checklist to restore order to your home after the holidays. A few summers ago, I was rearranging furniture and found pine needles under the couch. Yep. 6 months after Christmas and I hadn’t moved the couches once to vacuum under them. I realized that there were a number of deep cleaningRead More

This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn't your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl.

Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili

November 10, 2023 by Ann 8 Comments

This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn’t your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl. Toss the ingredients in a crockpot and let it cook while you work or enjoy the beautiful fall weather. There are few things better than coming in from a day ofRead More

This Ice Cube Discovery Activity for Kids is the perfect companion for studying the letter 'I' with children. It is also a fun and easy way to beat boredom.

Ice Cube Discovery Activity for Kids

May 25, 2023 by Ann 2 Comments

This Ice Cube Discovery Activity for Kids is a fun way to keep little minds engaged. Grab an ice cube tray and a handful of trinkets from around your home to get started. I love creating activities for kids that cost very little money. It just proves that fun doesn’t need to cost a lot. This Ice CubeRead More

Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe- This simple homemade tortilla recipe gives you a soft, moist, and flavorful tortilla that will rival any you've ever tasted!

Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe

April 30, 2023 by Ann 7 Comments

Use this homemade flour tortilla recipe to easily make tortillas at home for your next Taco Tuesday! This Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe is one that makes me feel like I can manage anything in the kitchen.  For years, I always grabbed those ready-made tortillas because I thought they would be entirely too difficult to makeRead More

Save money this year by cutting out a few monthly bills. Here are 12 household expenses you should cut in 2023 to make a big difference.

12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2023

January 10, 2023 by Ann 3 Comments

If you are trying to save money, cutting out a few monthly expenses can make a big difference. Here are 12 household expenses you should cut in 2023. Are you drowning in debt? Or perhaps you just want a little extra money to set aside. There are all sorts of reasons to want to makeRead More

This Christmas Tree Advent Calendar is an easy craft to make with recycled paper towel rolls. Each day you count down reveals a hidden treat!

DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

November 22, 2022 by Ann 1 Comment

This Homemade Christmas Tree Advent Calendar is an easy craft to make with recycled paper towel rolls. Each day you count down towards Christmas reveals a hidden treat! It’s almost time to start the Christmas countdown! There are so many fun ways to do this with advent calendars. You can find all sorts of themRead More

Help your kids reflect on what they are thankful for with this Gratitude Tree Activity. It's a great craft for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Gratitude Tree Activity

October 31, 2022 by Ann 2 Comments

It’s not always easy teaching our kids how to be grateful. This Gratitude Tree Activity is a simple way to help them focus on what they are thankful for this year. It’s a great craft for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Once complete, you can display the Gratitude Tree as a table centerpiece for all to enjoy. AnytimeRead More

lemon rice krispie treats recipe - a no-bake dessert

Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats

June 30, 2022 by Ann 5 Comments

This lemon meringue rice krispie treats recipe has a bright flavor and is easy to make. You may think cereal treats are just for kids, but this recipe for Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats is a perfect choice for sharing with anyone.  They are so delicious and upscale for a cereal treat that they could even beRead More

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Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft

June 16, 2022 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft is a cute craft that your kids can make with supplies you already have in the house. This Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft is an easy ocean-themed craft project for kids. The only supplies you need are brown paper lunch bags, cupcake liners, markers, craft paint, and a glue stick.  The only toolsRead 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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