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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


The Dos and Don’ts of Buying in Bulk

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These tips for buying in bulk will help you make the most of your grocery budget. One thing you will see when searching for ways to save money is the tip, “Buy things in bulk.” If you are like me and don’t have a lot of money or space, this may seem like an impossibleRead More

How to Save Money on Groceries with Manager Markdowns

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I go grocery shopping with my list and coupons, but I add one more step to my trip to ensure maximum grocery savings: I look through the manager markdowns. Every.Single.Time. Even those times when I just need milk and eggs. How to Save Money on Groceries with Manager Markdowns: You never know what you will find inRead More

7 Easy Tactics for Saving Money on Groceries

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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

How to Save Money on Groceries

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These tips on how to save money on groceries will help you slash your groceries expenses. It started with a tube of toothpaste….saving money that is. I went to the store one day, used a Colgate coupon and walked out making money on that tube of toothpaste. I knew from then on I was goingRead More

How to Save Money on Food at Ethnic Markets

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You might assume smaller markets mean higher prices, but that is not the case. Here’s how to save money on food at ethnic markets. A trip to an ethnic supermarket is always an adventure.  I know every time I enter one that not only will I find some great food bargains, but I’ll also getRead 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.