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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Secrets to Saving Money on Groceries You Have to Try

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If you feel like you’re overspending at the grocery store, be sure to check out these secrets to saving money on groceries that you may not already be aware of! If you have been living frugally, you probably know the very obvious tricks to save money on groceries such as using coupons, not shopping hungry,Read 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.