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Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe

June 24, 2016 by Ann 62 Comments

This Quick and Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe is a delicious dessert treat that also makes a lovely, semi-homemade hostess gift. I love cake mix hacks, and this is by far one of my favorite.  Using a simple lemon cake mix, you can create this truffle recipe in minutes. That means you have a perfect last-minuteRead More

5 Bean Quinoa Soup- This frugal soup recipe is loaded with flavorful spices and healthy protein sources such as quinoa and beans.

5 Bean Quinoa Soup

June 23, 2016 by Ann 3 Comments

This hearty 5 Bean Soup Recipe with Quinoa is a healthy and delicious twist on classic 5 bean soups! Some people limit soups to winter food, but I enjoy soups year round. I especially enjoy a hearty soup after working in the yard all day. It doesn’t matter the season or yard work, spring planting, summerRead More

10 Inexpensive Fitness Tools for Home Workouts- This list of fitness accessories includes affordable and effective ways to workout at home even on a budget.

10 Inexpensive Fitness Tools for Home Workouts

June 23, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Whether you prefer to exercise in your home or it’s just more convenient for you, these inexpensive fitness tools are just what you need to complete great workouts without heading to the gym. Want to get fit without blowing your budget on a treadmill…or um, fancy coat rack? Here are 10 Inexpensive Fitness Tools forRead More

Tips for Losing Weight During the Summer

Tips for Losing Weight During Summer

June 22, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

These helpful tips will help you achieve your weight loss goals this summer! Losing weight during summer is one of the hardest things to do! It’s hot out, everyone is vacationing, and it’s generally just a lazier, slower time of year. Don’t be discouraged, though! This article includes helpful Tips for Losing Weight During the Summer.Read More

DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass- This homemade spray has a naturally refreshing scent without the unhealthy chemicals in store bought products.

DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass

June 21, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass adds a fresh scent to your linens without toxic chemicals.Making your own DIY linen spray is a great way to know that what you’re spraying in your home is non-toxic and safe for you and your family! So many of the sprays out there now have awful chemicals inRead More

6 Great Tips for Growing Corn- Planning on growing corn this year? Here are 6 great tips for growing corn to ensure your harvest is great!

6 Great Tips for Growing Corn

June 21, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love an ear of ripe, sweet corn! It’s even better if you’ve harvested it from your own backyard! By growing your own corn crop you can make sure your family has enough corn to last all summer, and you get to choose everything that goes into growing the crop. You can grow itRead More

How to Organize Your Purse- Tired of the mess in the bottom of your purse? Here are some tips to help you get your bag organized!

How to Organize Your Purse

June 20, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

If there is one thing we women have to watch, it is carrying too much. Between children, diaper bags, groceries, and our own purse, it’s no wonder we end up having back problems early in life. Sometimes it’s hard to cut down on carrying your kids, but if you can keep the weight of theRead More

How to Transition to a Gluten-Free Diet- Following these helpful tips will make the transition to a gluten-free diet simpler and more successful.

How to Transition to a Gluten-Free Diet

June 20, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Switching to gluten-free can sound overwhelming, but these tips on How to Transition to a Gluten-Free Diet make it simpler. If you’re getting ready to make the jump to gluten-free living, there are probably a lot of concerns running through your mind. It’s a totally different mindset when you’re living gluten-free and it can be toughRead More

How to Make Your Disneyland Trip Magical- Are you planning a Disneyland trip? These useful tips will help you have the time of your life!

How to Make Your Disneyland Trip Magical

June 17, 2016 by Ann 2 Comments

Here are some tips to get the most out of your Disneyland trip. Disneyland trips are supposed to be magical, but sometimes they can be more stressful than anything. If you’re wondering How to Make Your Disneyland Trip Magical, keep reading because these tips will help you have the most memorable time of your life whileRead More

How To Save Money On A Beach Trip- Get out and enjoy the sand and sun! These frugal tips will help you plan a fun beach trip even on a tight budget.

How To Save Money on a Beach Trip

June 16, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

These tips for saving money on a beach trip will help you plan a fun trip on a tight budget!Summer is here for a little while longer and if you’ve still got a beach trip planned, you might be wondering how you can save money on a beach trip. It can be done with a littleRead More

Essential Oils to Take on a Camping Trip- Pack these essential oils on your next camping trip to repel insects, reduce nausea, and help you sleep better

Essential Oils to Take on a Camping Trip

June 15, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Check out these helpful ways to use essential oils the next time you go camping. Camping is a great way to get back to nature and enjoy quality family time. The car is ready to go, you’ve double checked your packing list, and you’re ready to hit the open road. But did you remember toRead More

Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft for Kids

Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft for Kids

June 15, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This coffee filter jellyfish craft for kids is a fun summer craft project. My youngest son loves sea creatures. His first love is dolphins, but Jellyfish are a close second. He has read numerous books on Jellyfish memorizing the different types. And he insists on spending quite a bit of time studying them when everRead More

This DIY After Sun Lotion will soothe and moisturize your skin after a long day in the sun with calming lavender, jojoba oil, and chamomile.

DIY After Sun Lotion with Essential Oils

June 14, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Did you spend a little too much time in the sun? This DIY after sun lotion is so soothing and easy to make. DIY After Sun Lotion with Essential Oils Going out into the sun can really be damaging to our skin, but oh, how we love it! It’s so nice to spend a dayRead More

How to Organize Your Home on a Budget- Get your home organized with these inexpensive items. You can even add a pop of color and organize in style for less.

How to Organize Your Home on a Budget

June 13, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

So your home needs some organization, but you can’t afford to spend a fortune on those fancy bins and shelving units to make everything just so. Not a problem! These tips and tricks will show you How to Organize Your Home on a Budget while spending less than what you do at the grocery store! HowRead More

How to Make a Paper Bag Book for Kids - Here is an easy tutorial to make a paper bag book using brown lunch bags and other household supplies.

How to Make a Paper Bag Book for Kids

June 13, 2016 by Ann 9 Comments

This quick tutorial shows how to make a paper bag book for your kids for hours of creative fun! Summer is the perfect time for kids to work on their writing skills. Whether they create a fictional story, a nature journal, or a travelogue, the lazy days of summer allow them the time to be creative. Since thereRead More

Patriotic Star Cookies- Here's a festive dessert recipe for July 4th! These sugar cookies are decorated in red, white, and blue buttercream and fondant.

Patriotic Star Cookies

June 9, 2016 by Ann 3 Comments

These Patriotic Star Cookies are an amazing addition to 4th of July celebrations. Looking for  a creative dessert idea for your 4th of July party? These Patriotic Star Cookies with fondant stars in red and blue makes for a fun twist for the 4th of July! This is a basic sugar cookie recipe, topped with vanillaRead More

Tips for a Thriving Container Garden- Grow healthy and productive plants in containers of all types with these helpful gardening tips.

Tips for a Thriving Container Garden

June 8, 2016 by Ann 2 Comments

Container gardening is becoming more popular for its ease and convenience. You no longer have to plow a large garden in order to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables in your own home! These Tips for a Thriving Container Garden will help you grow healthy and productive plants in containers of all types. Tips for a Thriving Container GardenRead More

Fun Ways for Kids to Play with Water- Kids will keep cool and have a good time this summer with these water activities. Get the hose out and give them a go!

Fun Ways for Kids to Play with Water

June 8, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Water play is lots of fun and a great way to keep cool on a hot summer day. This is one way to play that even you may want to get in on if the day is hot enough. These water play ideas will get the kids outside and everyone cooled down while having loadsRead More

How to Clean and Organize Your Glove Box- Learn how to keep your glove box neat and tidy so you can easily find all of your important documents.

How to Clean and Organize Your Glove Box

June 6, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Does your glove box tend to accumulate junk? Learn how to keep it clutter-free and functional with these tips on How to Clean and Organize Your Glove Box. A well-kept car is a happier place to be! With kids in tow the car can quickly become an organized mess to say the least; a total nightmareRead More

Fun Ways for Kids to Play in Mud- Most kids love to play in mud! These activities make it even more fun and add great sensory components as well.

Fun Ways for Kids to Play in Mud

June 6, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Icky, sticky, gooey, stinky mud is one of the most amazing sensory tools you will find. When we were kids, our parents would send us out to get covered in the stuff. We loved it and it provided us with the sensory stimulation we needed. This summer, I dare you to put the kids inRead 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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