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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


What to Buy in August

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Save money on needed household items by using this list of what to buy in August. These are items that you can find on sale, clearance, or markdown. With August approaching, the temps, as well as the deals, are sure to be hot. If you want to start planning your August strategy now, take aRead More

What to Buy When: A Guide to Monthly Sales

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One of the best ways to stay frugal is to buy “in season” for groceries. Fruits and veggies, especially, have optimal growing seasons and that is why you can get apples on sale in the fall and strawberries are generally cheaper in the early summer. Did you know that non-grocery items have a “season” asRead 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.