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Crab Rangoon Dip

viral Japanese cheesecake recipe using Greek yogurt and Biscoff cookies

2-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe made at home in 5 minutes

Homemade French Onion Dip

Delicious white queso dip dripping from a crispy tortilla chip.

Easy White Queso Dip

Recipes & Cooking Tips

Crab Rangoon Dip

viral Japanese cheesecake recipe using Greek yogurt and Biscoff cookies

2-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe made at home in 5 minutes

Homemade French Onion Dip

Delicious white queso dip dripping from a crispy tortilla chip.

Easy White Queso Dip

Lifestyle

What to Buy in February - Take a look at these money saving tips on what to buy in February to save money on groceries, seasonal items, and more.

What to Buy in February

February Cleaning Checklist for cleaning and organizing your bedroom, bathroom, and living room

How to Clean Your Love Nest – February Cleaning Checklist

A woman buying toilet paper to add to her stockpile

How to Build a Stockpile

7 plants to give for Valentine's Day instead of flowers.

7 Plants to Give for Valentine’s Day Instead of Flowers

Gardening

how to keep your poinsettias alive this year

How to Keep Your Poinsettias Alive This Year

Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide - Extend your garden by growing vegetables in the fall. Plants that can grow well in the fall and tips for fall gardening.

Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide

How to Start Your First Garden

2 ways to start composting easily

3 Ways to Start Composting

Kids Activities

A collage of DIY Valentine's Day cards kids can make

Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids

Collage of Valentine's Day Gifts for Teachers

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teachers

Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

a girl in a mardi gras mask

Mardi Gras Activities for Kids

Gluten-Free Recipes

Grain-Free Mocha Chocolate Chip Muffins

Grain-free Sweet Potato Muffins with Chai Spices

Grain-Free Sweet Potato Muffins with Chai Spices

Gluten-Free Substitutions for the Recipes in Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

Gluten-Free Substitutions for the Recipes in Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free pancakes

Grain-Free Pancakes

Budgeting Tips

Seasonal Produce Chart A Guide to What Produce is in Season

Seasonal Produce Chart: A Guide to What Produce is in Season

101 ways to save a dollar a day

101 Ways to Save a Dollar a Day

How to Save Money by Weighing Your Produce

How to Save Money By Weighing Your Produce

10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons

10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons

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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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