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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Babies

Stocking Stuffers for Babies

November 19, 2018 by Anjanette Young 1 Comment

Do you have a baby to shop for this Christmas? We have a list of stocking stuffers for babies to make your shopping easier. Here is a great list of stocking stuffer ideas for babies.  Most of these gift ideas are not only perfect for entertaining baby, but they are great for developing babies senses.Read More

Saving money on holiday gifts

Tips for Saving Money on Holiday Gifts

November 16, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These tips for saving money on holiday gifts will help you stick to your budget this year. Last year American families spent an average of $700.00 on Christmas gifts. If you were one of those families, I’m going to try to help you lower your expenses this year with these tips for saving money onRead More

How to find the best deals on Black Friday

How to Find the Best Deals on Black Friday

November 16, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you want to maximize your Black Friday savings, you need to go in with a plan. Here’s how to find the best deals on Black Friday. Ahh..the shopping season is just around the corner and that means after you are stuffed on stuffing and turkey, it’s time to hit up the store aisles forRead More

10 Free Kindle Books

10 Free Kindle Books 10/14

October 14, 2018 by Alea Milham 14 Comments

You can download free Kindle books and read them on your Kindle, tablet, smartphone, or even your computer. Here is a list of free eBooks, plus details for how to read them even if you don’t own a Kindle. Reading is one of my favorite activities, but the cost of books can get quite expensive.Read More

How to Save Money with Amazon Prime

How to Save Money with Amazon Prime

October 1, 2018 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You may be wondering if an Amazon Prime membership is worth the cost, but if you know how to use it, it can pay for itself. Here’s how to save money with amazon prime. If you frequent Amazon.com, you may have noticed a service called “Amazon Prime.”  For $12.99 a month, you can become aRead More

25 Healthy Foods for Under a Dollar-On a budget? Feed your family from this list of healthy foods that are under a dollar each serving!

25 Healthy Foods for Under a Dollar a Serving

September 13, 2018 by Kristi 4 Comments

Here is a list of healthy foods for under a dollar to help you feed your family nutritious meals without spending a lot of money: There is a common misconception that in order to feed your family healthy food, you need to spend a lot of money. You might be surprised to hear that feedingRead More

What to buy at the dollar store and what to skip

What to Buy at the Dollar Stores and What to Skip

August 17, 2018 by Christine T 19 Comments

These tips on what to buy at dollar stores and what to skip will help you find the best bargains. Dollar Stores are a bargain lover’s paradise. You can find just about every department in a big box store on a smaller scale and comb for good bargain after good bargain. I love to hitRead More

How to Maximize Savings by Stacking Coupons

August 10, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Coupon stacking can bring huge savings on essential items if you know how to do it! Here’s how to maximize your grocery savings by stacking coupons. When you are learning to extreme coupon there are many terms you will learn that will be beneficial to your ultimate savings and How To Maximize Savings By StackingRead More

10 Things You Should Never Pay Full Price For-A list of items that you should never pay full price for. Tips for saving money on every day expenses.

10 Things You Should Never Pay Full Price For

August 2, 2018 by Christine T 3 Comments

 You can save a lot of money by skipping a few full price items. Here are 10 things you should never pay full price for. Some things in life should be free or at least really low cost. When you start living frugally, you will find yourself almost addicted to saving wherever you can. ItRead More

Buy This, Not That: Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget

July 20, 2018 by Christine T 11 Comments

You can save big on groceries by replacing a few items with cheaper alternatives. Check out these tips for grocery shopping on a budget. You may or may not have heard of the book series, “Eat This, Not That”, but this is a spin-off idea for it. I wanted to compile a list of itemsRead More

Coupon for Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

July 6, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I just discovered a COUPON for my new Cookbook Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches on Amazon. I have no idea how long this coupon will be available, so take advantage of it soon! I also have no control over the book prices, so I do not know how long it will remain at this price. GoRead More

How to pick a delicious cantaloupe every time!

How to Pick a Cantaloupe

May 28, 2018 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Have you wondered how to pick a good cantaloupe?  It is actually quite easy and there is no thumping required. I love cantaloupes. In fact, I can, and have, made an entire meal of a cantaloupe. Some of my friends have mentioned that while they like cantaloupe, they rarely buy it because too often theyRead More

What to Buy at Warehouse Stores-Be savvy when you shop at warehouse stores. What to buy and what to avoid when buying groceries at a warehouse store.

What to Buy at Warehouse Stores

February 27, 2018 by Kristi 2 Comments

If you want to get the most from your warehouse membership, here is what to buy at warehouse stores. Shopping at warehouse stores like Sam’s Club or Costco allows you to easily stock up on items your family uses. If you know what to purchase and what not to purchase you can save a goodRead More

Top Myths About Coupons – Busted!

February 16, 2018 by Christine T 2 Comments

I was in your boat about 2 years ago. I was so full of excuses on why couponing was not for me. I watched “Extreme Couponers” and dreamed of saving money like they do, but thought they were a tad on the crazy side. I decided to give it a try. I don’t know why,Read More

save money on bell peppers by freezing them in bulk

How to Dice and Freeze Bell Peppers

February 15, 2018 by Alea Milham 26 Comments

Below are tips for how to dice and freeze bell peppers that will help you make quick work of the project. How to Dice and Freeze Bell Peppers Bell peppers are in season which means they are available for great prices at the stores and might even be available for free from your garden. TakeRead More

How to Freeze Nuts for Future Use - plus a list of nuts that can be frozen and tips for using frozen nuts.

How to Freeze Nuts for Future Use

February 15, 2018 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

You can save money by buying nuts in bulk when they are on sale and freezing them for future use. Use the tips for how to freeze nuts below and you can save money on your baking expenses. A couple times a year I stumble upon a great sale on nuts. Usually, they are inRead More

10 Painless Ways to Create an Emergency Fund

10 Painless Ways to Create an Emergency Fund

February 15, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are some ways to find extra money in your budget so you can use it to create an emergency fund: We are faced with all different kinds of money decisions every day. As a society that struggles with how to handle money, one of the biggest advantages we can give ourselves is to create anRead More

Stocking Stuffers for Her

Stocking Stuffers for Women

December 12, 2017 by Anjanette Young Leave a Comment

We have stocking stuffers for women that they will love! What do you get the woman who has everything? Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for her that are cover the range from practical to whimsical. When you are looking for stocking stuffers for the lady in your life, you want things that will wowRead More

Stocking Ideas for Men

Stocking Stuffers for Men

December 11, 2017 by Anjanette Young Leave a Comment

Finding stocking stuffers for men can be a challenge, especially when they already have everything. We have found some fun stocking stuffer ideas that they will like and fit into their stocking! Luckily Men have those few things they are really into, maybe they love music, are heavy into electronics, or really enjoy reading. BecauseRead More

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teen Boys

Stocking Stuffers for Teen Boys

December 8, 2017 by Anjanette Young Leave a Comment

Finding stocking stuffers for teen boys is hard, especially when their interests are in larger more expensive goodies. We have found some stocking stuffer ideas that they will like and fit into their stocking! Struggling to stuff that stocking with gifts for your teen son that he will love?  We have compiled a list ofRead 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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