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How to Save Money at Gymboree

July 7, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When I share pictures of my son, he is often wearing Gymboree clothing. Some of my six year old’s Gymboree clothes are hand me downs from my 20 year old…and they were worn by 3 other boys before they were finally passed back to my youngest son. I have often wanted to break down myRead More

10 Easy Ways to Earn More SwagBucks

July 3, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I have shared how I use Swagbucks before. Now Lisa is sharing her tips for earning more SwagBucks: SwagBucks is an awesome way to earn some extra cash online for only a few minutes of your time each day. If you’re not all that familiar with SwagBucks, they are basically a search engine that rewardsRead More

Get a 1-Month Free Trial to Redbox Instant

June 29, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I love having access to streaming videos. It costs so much less than cable, but my 6 year old can still watch his favorite character videos. My older kids can access our account at college! My husband and I can easily surf it after our 6 year old is in bed for a frugal “movieRead More

Get Your Finances Organized with LearnVest

June 27, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

With my husband’s impending furlough we are thoroughly examining our finances! We are looking for ways to cut back, but we are also looking for ways to lead a joyful life on our leaner budget. Today I read “28 Ways to Enjoy Summer on the Cheap” from LearnVest and was reminded of what a greatRead More

How to Get Tickets to Free Movie Screenings

June 11, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Have you ever wanted to screen a movie before it is released to the public? Have you ever wondered how you can get invited to a free movie screening? It is easier than you think, especially if you live near a big city. When we lived in California, I often screened movies for free. IRead More

How the ShopPerk App Helps You Shop Smarter

June 10, 2013 by Alea Milham 48 Comments

Have you heard about the ShopPerk app yet? I recently had an opportunity to try it out and think it is a really useful tool. Unfortunately, it is still in beta, which means it is only available by invite. But I have you covered! You can sign up to try ShopPerk below. In addition, everyoneRead More

Frugal Fun: Summer Movie Programs for Kids

June 6, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here is a round up of all the summer movie programs. This is a great way to save money and do something fun with the kids during the summer. Regal Cinemas $1 Movies – All summer long long you can see movies for just $1 a ticket for select G & PG movies! CineMark Century Theaters: ThereRead More

May Money Savings Guide: Sales, Clearance Items, and In-Season Produce

May 1, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Finding  great deals is less about knowing where to shop and more about knowing when to shop. To get the best deals, you need to know the store’s sale cycles  so you can look for rock-bottom prices on those items.  With that in mind, I am sharing a money saving guide to help you find theRead More

Update to How the Ibotta Cash Back App Works + $2.00 Cash Back offer for New Subscribers

April 11, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Are you using the Ibotta cash back app yet? If so you are going to be excited to discover that Ibotta is now including bonus offers on top of there already awesome cash back offers. If you haven’t yet tried Ibotta, now is the time! I explained once before how the Ibotta Cash Back AppRead More

How the Coupon Network and YourBucks Works

March 11, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

There are two ways to save with the Coupon Network: Printable Coupons, featured in blue, are grocery manufacturer coupons that you can print right away and use at any of your neighborhood stores. YourBucks Offers, featured in green, are dollars-off rewards on future purchase. The Printable Coupons (featured in blue) are coupon savings from some of your favoriteRead More

How the Endorse Cash Back Grocery App Works

February 27, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Endorse is a free mobile app that gives you offers from 10% to 100% cash back on your favorite brands whenever you shop in your favorite stores. No coupons to clip or print, and no bar codes to scan. You simply earn cash for buying the products you use everyday. Do you already know aboutRead More

Save More by Matching Coupons to Store Sales

January 20, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You can save even more on your grocery bill by optimizing your use of coupons. How do you do this? There are several ways. Clip your coupons and then hold them for a sale at one of your local stores. Make your shopping list, then search the Coupon Database for coupons that match the itemsRead More

$5 Cashback Deal from Ibotta Coupon App

January 10, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Edited to Add: This offer has now expired, but Ibotta is now offering $2.00 bonus for new subscribers! If you aren’t familiar with Ibotta, go here to learn how the Ibotta Coupon and Cashback App works. If you already know how Ibotta works, go here to get the lastest list of  Ibotta Coupon Matchups. Are you using the IbottaRead More

Can I use coupons at Dollar Tree?

Dollar Tree and Coupons

December 16, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Did you know you can use coupons at Dollar Tree? You can use one manufacturer coupon per item. You can use printable coupons, but you ONLY can use 2 printable coupons per order. You can use the savings to lower your grocery bill or pick up inexpensive (or free) items to donate to local food banks andRead More

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Miniature Christmas Tree: Perfect Gift for Older Relatives

December 3, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Each year, we give our older relatives a Live Miniature Christmas tree. Most people stop decorating at some point as they get older; it just becomes too much work. However, they sure appreciate the Christmas cheer when we send a tree. My sister-in-law often sends a wreath and my mother-in-law usually sends a table arrangement.Read More

Do You Have a Star Wars’ Fan on your Christmas List?

November 29, 2012 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

My husband hums the Imperial March whenever he is trying to round the kids up for bed. It’s not exactly effective, especially since they wave their hand and say “these are not the children you are looking for”. Star Wars quotes have been a part of our household since before my kids even understood the connection toRead More

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Sleep in on Black Friday and Shop Online Instead

November 22, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I remember standing in lines on Black Friday that wrapped all the way around to the back of the store. I will not be doing that this year. Instead, I am doing most of my shopping online. I will venture out on Small Business Saturday to support our local stores and I will visit oneRead More

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How to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping with Ebates

July 30, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Shopping for Back-to-School supplies can really add up. That is why I use Ebates to buy school supplies. I can save money while shopping at my favorite stores,  compare prices (like on an expensive but required calculator) at different merchants, and have access to coupons so I can save even more. How Ebates Works VisitRead More

Organic Popcorn is less expensive on the Bulk Food Aisle

How to Save Money on Organic Popcorn

July 18, 2012 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Are you looking for ways to include healthy snacks in your diet? Here is an easy way to save money on organic popcorn. Most people look for and buy popcorn on the snack food aisle. On the snack aisle, a  1 pound package of popcorn sells for over $3.00, a pound of organic popcorn starts at $5.00, andRead More

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7 Easy Tactics for Saving Money on Groceries

June 14, 2012 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

You can seriously cut your grocery bill with these easy tactics for saving money on groceries. In recent years, consumers have been paying more for just about everything. With the increases in the costs of food, shoppers have noticed that feeding their families is consuming a substantial part of their monthly budget. Fortunately, there areRead 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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