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Tips for Shopping During the Tax Free Holiday for Back to School- If your state offers the tax free holiday, here are some tips to save money during it.

Tips for shopping During the Tax Free Holiday for Back to School

June 27, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again. Back to school shopping. If you’re lucky you live in a state offering a take free shopping days. The lack of sales tax on back to school items makes the back to school sales even better and you can use this sale to the whole family’s advantage. Tips forRead More

It's no secret that raising children can be expensive. You can still give them a comfortable life with these tips on How to Save Money on the Kids.

How to Save Money on the Kids

June 2, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that raising children can be expensive. Luckily, there are a lot of frugal ways to give them a wonderful life while still keeping your budget in check. These tips on How to Save Money on the Kids are a great place to start. Kids are a blessing, but they can also beRead More

Toiletries, bath products, and hot water can all eat up a significant portion of your budget. Cut costs with these 8 Ways to Save Money in the Bathroom.

8 Ways to Save Money in the Bathroom

May 26, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Toiletries, bath products, and hot water can all eat up a significant portion of your budget. Cut costs with these 8 Ways to Save Money in the Bathroom. When you’re trying to save money, one room that is often overlooked is the bathroom. They take up such a small portion of our home that theyRead More

These DIY Bath Fizzies for Kids include an easy tutorial and science experiment all in one! Kids will love mixing these up and watching them in the bathtub!

DIY Bath Fizzies For Kids

May 23, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

 Have you ever made or purchased bath fizzies?  Moms everywhere know how nice it is to enjoy a soothing bath with a fun fizzing bath bomb.  Kids especially will love these DIY Bath Fizzies. Why?  Because you can teach them how to make their own fun homemade bath products then they can enjoy it inRead More

Saving money on your laundry can be done easily once you know a few different ways to do so. These Ways to Save Money on Laundry are a great place to start.

Ways to Save Money on Laundry

May 18, 2017 by Ann 1 Comment

Saving money on your laundry can be done easily once you know a few different ways to do so. These Ways to Save Money on Laundry are a great place to start. Laundry is one of those chores that most everyone hates, but is a necessity in daily life. Laundry is also one of theRead More

Power and water bills can take a huge chunk out of your budget if you’re not careful. Learn How to Save on Your Utilities with these helpful tips.

How to Save on Your Utilities

May 11, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Power and water bills can take a huge chunk out of your budget if you’re not careful. Learn How to Save on Your Utilities with these helpful tips. Are your utilities costing you too much? Heating, water, and power can all take a huge chunk out of your budget if you’re not careful. Luckily, it’sRead More

Even the smallest of yards can produce amazing gardening results. Learn how with these 6 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Gardening Space.

6 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Gardening Space

May 11, 2017 by Ann 2 Comments

Don’t be discouraged by a small yard or lawn if you like to garden. Even the smallest of yards can produce amazing gardening results. Learn how with these 6 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Gardening Space. Many home owners who own or rent small spaces may feel like they just don’t haveRead More

Between entertainment costs and utilities, your family room affects your budget. Keep costs low with these tips on How to Save Money in Your Family Room.

How to Save Money in Your Family Room

May 9, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Between entertainment costs and utilities, your family room affects your budget. Keep costs low with these tips on How to Save Money in Your Family Room. It may not seem like your family room could cost money from your budget, but believe it or not it can be quite harmful if you’re not paying attention. BetweenRead More

Between pet food, vet care, and other expenses, owning pets can end up costing quite a bit. Here are some key tips on How to Save Money on Your Pets.

How to Save Money on Your Pets

May 4, 2017 by Ann 1 Comment

Between pet food, vet care, and other expenses, owning pets can end up costing quite a bit. Here are some key tips on How to Save Money on Your Pets. Your pets are a part of your family and as such, you’re likely spending quite a bit taking care of them. Between high pet foodRead More

Before you start planting, look at the benefits of both seedlings and seeds, so you can decide which one is best for you and your gardening goals!

Seedlings or Seeds? How to Decide Which Is Best for You

May 2, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Before you start planting your garden, look at these benefits of both seedlings and seeds. They will help you decide which one is best for you and your gardening goals! When you plant your summer garden, you have the choice between either seeds or seedlings to get it growing. You should know there are reasonsRead More

These ooey-gooey Chocolate Marshmallow Hand Pies are a fun and easy dessert recipe. They are also perfect for eating around the bonfire this summer!

Chocolate Marshmallow Hand Pies

April 28, 2017 by Ann 1 Comment

These ooey-gooey Chocolate Marshmallow Hand Pies are a fun and easy dessert recipe. They are also perfect for eating around the bonfire this summer! There is nothing quite like a warm bonfire on a cool autumn evening with delicious treats to share. One of the best, in my humble opinion, is a s’more. The combinationRead More

Argan oil is a naturally derived oil that has many benefits to your hair and body. Get the most out of it with these 8 Simple Beauty Uses for Argan Oil.

8 Simple Beauty Uses for Argan Oil

April 20, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Argan oil is a naturally derived oil that has many benefits to your hair and body. Get the most out of it with these 8 Simple Beauty Uses for Argan Oil. Argan oil, also known as “liquid gold” has many diverse uses in our daily beauty routines.  By extracting the natural oils from argan tree nuts, theRead More

To relax and unwind from the day, try munching on these 7 Healthy Snacks to Reduce Stress. These foods can help reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.

7 Healthy Snacks to Reduce Stress

April 18, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

To relax and unwind from the day, try munching on these 7 Healthy Snacks to Reduce Stress. These foods can help reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. We all know the effects of stress are not enjoyable. To help you relax and unwind from the day, simply try loading up on these 7 Healthy Snacks to Reduce Stress. Read More

This Easy Static Electricity Experiment for kids is ideal for a homeschool science lesson! All ages will having fun playing with different materials!

Easy Static Electricity Experiment

March 21, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

If you want to engage your children in some fun early learning activities, this is one of many science experiments we can recommend.  Static Electricity is one thing that every child can relate to having experienced.  A bonus with this simple experiment is that you probably have everything on hand already in your craft cabinet orRead More

Kids will enjoy learning with this Under Pressure Water Science Experiment. It's easy to do and fun to see dry tissue paper removed from a bowl of water!

Under Pressure Water Science Experiment

February 28, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

I am always looking for an easy science experiment to do with kids.  This Under Pressure Water Science Experiment is a fun idea that takes just a few supplies you already have on hand.  Children will learn while having fun! This science experiment is a great way to teach your kids about how pressure worksRead More

Here is a cool Ocean Experiment for Teaching Kids How Magnets Work. Children will enjoy playing with magnets while learning the basics of push and pull.

Ocean Experiment for Teaching Kids How Magnets Work

February 14, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Children are always asking the question, “How do magnets work?”  This is an easy Ocean experiment for teaching your children all about magnets.  A few simple supplies you already have on hand make this a great functional science lesson in any classroom. The next time your kids pose the question of, “How do magnets work?”Read More

Cut costs on activities with your family by using these tips on How to Save on Family Fun. You can create lasting memories even on a limited budget.

How to Save on Family Fun

February 9, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Cut costs on activities with your family by using these tips on How to Save on Family Fun. You can create lasting memories even on a limited budget. Every family wants to have those moments and memories where life was perfect, even if only for a moment. Those memories can be quite expensive though. IfRead More

Kids will love watching different substances react with each other in this Surface Tension Science Experiment. It's a fun and easy experiment to do at home!

Surface Tension Science Experiment

February 7, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Here is another super fun science experiment to do with your kids in your homeschool classroom!  This Surface Tension Science Experiment is a great way to use simple household items to teach kids all about surface tension and how it’s created. I love using simple items from the kitchen to teach the kids about science.Read More

This Sound and Volume Vibrations Science Experiment can be done while enjoying a variety of music! It's fun and easy learning activity for kids of all ages.

Sound and Volume Vibrations Science Experiment

January 31, 2017 by Ann 1 Comment

This Sound and Volume Vibrations Science Experiment can be done while enjoying a variety of music! It’s fun and easy learning activity for kids of all ages. Teaching children about sound and volume is a hard task.  This simple Sound And Volume Vibrations Science Experiment for kids is a great homeschool lesson that will helpRead More

Learn How to Get Your Spouse to Budget with these simple tips! They will help you become the family budget planner with compromise and good communication!

Budget Planner: How to Get Your Spouse to Budget

January 25, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Learn How to Get Your Spouse to Budget with these simple tips! They will help you become the family budget planner with compromise and good communication! These tips on How to Get Your Spouse to Budget are a must if you are the one with more money sense. Budgeting is never an easy task onRead 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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