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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Top Myths About Coupons – Busted!

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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

How to Organize Your Coupons

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Last week Erika shared how to get started using coupons. This week she is sharing ways to organize and store your coupons: Using coupons is a great way to save money. Often times you will hear someone say that couponing is a struggle because of the time. The time and effort that is put intoRead More

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.