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12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2021

12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2021

December 28, 2020 by Ann 2 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 2021. 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

These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes are a flavorful yet easy mashed potato recipe! Serve them on Thanksgiving or whip them up for your next family dinner.

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

November 7, 2020 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

Christmas tree white chocolate bark candy recipe

Christmas Tree White Chocolate Bark

December 13, 2019 by Ann 3 Comments

I am a huge fan of chocolate bark, and this super cute Christmas Tree White Chocolate Bark is a great idea for the holiday season.  They take just a bit of time to assemble, but everyone will love seeing them on a platter as a yummy dessert option at all of your holiday parties! Chocolate bark isRead More

Easy Apple and Bacon Cinnamon Roll Recipe- Make your own delicious cinnamon rolls with crumbled bacon and apples. No one will believe they are homemade!

Easy Apple and Bacon Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

September 1, 2019 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Apple and Bacon Cinnamon Rolls recipe is filled with fried apples and bacon and topped with glaze. Who doesn’t love a good cinnamon roll? With this recipe, I added crumbled Applewood smoked bacon and fried apples to make them even more irresistible. You will see that there are several steps to making these cinnamonRead More

Apple Stamping Craft- This stamping craft is a fun way to paint with apples. It's also a frugal and easy activity for kids!

Apple Stamping Craft

August 19, 2019 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

Copycat Starbucks Chewy Brownie Recipe- Are you in love with the chewy brownies from Starbucks? This copycat recipe is just as enjoyable as the real thing.

Copycat Starbucks Chewy Brownie Recipe

July 4, 2019 by Ann 9 Comments

Are you in love with Starbucks Chewy Brownies? Then you will love this Copycat Starbucks Chewy Brownie Recipe with three kinds of chocolate! When I think of my favorite brownies, this Copycat Starbucks Chewy Brownie Recipe is definitely on the list.  It’s simple to pull together and practically fool proof.  I also love that it usesRead 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

June 25, 2019 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. ThisRead More

Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe

May 17, 2019 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 a tryRead More

How to Start Couponing

How to Start Couponing

May 12, 2019 by Ann 1 Comment

If you want to start using coupons, these tips on how to start couponing will help you start saving faster!   With the economy on a rough side, lots of people are turning to couponing. Couponing is a fantastic way to save your family money. You can use the money that you save from couponingRead More

Mason Jar Strawberry Fruit Crisp Recipe- Enjoy this delightful strawberry crisp straight from the oven. Baking it in mason jars creates perfect portions.

Mason Jar Strawberry Crisp Recipe

May 6, 2019 by Ann 2 Comments

This Mason Jar Strawberry Crisp Recipe is an easy, individual-sized dessert. Serving this Mason Jar Strawberry Crisp Recipe in a small mason jar is a super easy way to make sure you manage your portion sizes with dessert.  I love fruit crisps so much that if I don’t, I could sit down and eat the entireRead More

How to Freeze Cream Cheese- Try these tips on freezing and thawing cream cheese. You can extend the life of cream cheese up to 6 months by freezing it!

How to Freeze Cream Cheese

May 2, 2019 by Ann 26 Comments

Have you ever wondered if you can freeze cream cheese? The answer is yes, you can! Use the directiosn below on how to freeze cream cheese and tips for thawing frozen cream cheese when you are ready to use it. Can you Freeze Cream Cheese? Cream cheese is something that every so often you can findRead More

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids- This egg experiment is a great letter "E" activity for preschoolers and fun science activity for older kids!

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids

March 1, 2019 by Ann 18 Comments

Here is a fun and educational disappearing egg activity for kids! This egg experiment is a great letter “E” activity for preschoolers and a fun science activity for older kids! If you are using this Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids with older elementary kids, below is some background. How to Make an Eggshell Disappear The eggshell dissolves becauseRead More

Tips for eating keto on a diet

Tips for Eating Keto on a Budget

January 6, 2019 by Ann Leave a Comment

Going keto doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out these tips for eating keto on a budget to find out how to save on keto food. If you are ready to dive into the keto craze you may be wondering how you can do it without breaking the bank. Luckily, the keto diet doesn’t requireRead 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 24, 2018 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

Snowman Rice Krispie Treats

December 24, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

These sweet  Snowman Rice Krispie Treats won’t melt on the plate but they might melt your heart! These adorable snowmen treats are fun to make with kids. If you have young children, you may want to make the pan of Rice Krispie Treats ahead of time, then when it has set, grab some cookie cutters, frosting,Read More

semi homemade christmas pizza

Christmas Tree Pizza Recipe

December 13, 2018 by Ann 1 Comment

Make a busy night during the holiday season festive and less stressful with this Semi-Homemade Christmas Tree Pizza Recipe that will delight the whole family! Of course, if you want you can skip the refrigerated pizza dough and jarred pizza sauce and use your favorite homemade recipes if you wish. Pizza is a great dinner onceRead More

Breakfast Sliders

December 5, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

These quick, easy, and delicious Breakfast Sliders make for a great way to wake up your family!   These Breakfast Sliders are perfect for a lazy Saturday morning brunch, a busy Wednesday breakfast, Christmas morning breakfast, or even a tasty dinner! Layers of delicious breakfast favorites combine to create a breakfast sandwich that the wholeRead More

7 Tips For Enjoying Christmas on a Budget

December 2, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also one of the most expensive and sometimes stressful times too. The stress is only made worse if you are having money troubles and are not sure how you’re going to pay for Christmas presents, Christmas dinner and so on. It may notRead More

7 Gluten-Free Gravy Recipes- Making gluten-free gravy is not as hard as you would imagine. Enjoy these recipes with your favorite roast or holiday turkey.

7 Gluten-Free Gravy Recipes

November 5, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a big mound of mashed potatoes with delicious gravy alongside their favorite pot roast, and these 7 Gluten-Free Gravy Recipes will bring you multiple choices.  From simple gravies using meat drippings, to other more savory complicated gravies everyone loves, these choices are perfect for adding to your recipe book as amazing gluten-free staples inRead More

Maple Brown Sugar Bacon

October 29, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy the sweet and savory combination of Candied Bacon? Then use this recipe to make a batch of Maple Brown Sugar Bacon. This candied bacon recipe is made by creating a glaze of maple syrup and brown sugar to coat the bacon strips. The bacon is cooked on a baking rack inside the oven.Read 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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