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12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2021

12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2021

December 28, 2020 by Ann 2 Comments

If you are trying to save money, cutting out a few monthly expenses can make a big difference. Here are 12 household expenses you should cut in 2021. Are you drowning in debt? Or perhaps you just want a little extra money to set aside. There are all sorts of reasons to want to makeRead More

How to Make a New Year's Eve Time Capsule for 2020. This is a fun and easy New Year's Eve Activity for the whole family this New year's Eve.

How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule

December 26, 2020 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Are you looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve and ringing in the New Year? Use these tips for how to make a New Year’s Eve time capsule to celebrate with family while remembering the last year. Do you love the idea of saving a moment in time? A time capsule is a perfectRead More

DIY Scented Fire Starters

November 17, 2020 by Jody Leave a Comment

These DIY scented fire starters contain cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to give your home a lovely holiday scent. These cute little DIY scented fire starters are made mostly from items that would probably be tossed in the trash. However, when they are repurposed and packaged in these fire starters, they become useful and smell amazing. Take them alongRead More

7 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

November 14, 2020 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, not pressure and worry. Try a couple of these ways to reduce holiday stress this year! The holidays are quickly approaching, and as it nears your blood pressure might be rising. This season, don’t let holiday stress get you down. Instead, beat holiday stress withRead More

Tips for throwing a party after the quarantine period is over

How to Throw a Party AFTER Quarantine is Over

June 29, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are tips for throwing a party after quarantine is over. Just as soon as we were getting used to the new normal of staying in, new guidelines have been set in place to start socializing again. Small get-togethers and gatherings will start up again after quarantine is over, which means you will want toRead More

DIY Benches- Benches are the perfect way to provide seating and charm to any space. Here are 13 DIY benches for indoors and outdoors, too!

13 Easy DIY Benches

April 22, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Need a bench for your home or garden? Here are 13 easy DIY bench tutorials. I have always loved the look of a nice bench whether it be in a mudroom or an outdoor setting, benches are charming and perfect for that quick seat you need to take. Benches are also pretty easy to make,Read More

A lady with fog-free glasses and a face mask.

8 Ways to Keep Glasses From Fogging Up With a Face Mask

April 20, 2020 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Choose one tip or use a combination of the ways to keep glasses from fogging up with a face mask. With facemasks recently becoming part of our everyday attire, we are starting to realize the small annoyances that come along with them. Since the CDC is now recommending masks for school children, the use ofRead More

homemade face masks using sewing patterns and no-sew tutorials

Face Mask Sewing Patterns and DIY No-Sew Tutorials

April 17, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Need a face mask, but can’t find one? We have pulled together 12 DIY face mask tutorials to help you make your own face mask. With more and more mayors and governors issuing mandatory face mask mandates, Americans have found themselves scrambling to find masks that are suitable and safe. Because finding masks on storeRead More

A minimlist wardrobe consisting of black and white clothes on a rod and shoes on a wooden floor.

How to Simplify Your Life With a Minimalist Wardrobe

March 29, 2020 by Editor 10 Comments

A minimalist wardrobe can save you money and time! Check out our tips for simplifying your life with a minimalist wardrobe. A minimalist wardrobe is not as boring as you think. It is simply a way of making things easier and allowing yourself to be less consumer-driven and be not only OK with the basicsRead More

Cloth Napkin Tutorial

Simple DIY Cloth Napkin Tutorial

March 24, 2020 by Jody Leave a Comment

Want to reduce your consumption of paper products? Use this quick and easy DIY cloth napkin tutorial to make your own napkins. We live in a world where everything is disposable, which means we don’t need to take care of things because there is another one ready to take its place.  I am striving not only to beRead More

Indoor Workout Ideas for When You are Stuck Inside

March 12, 2020 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here are some indoor workout ideas for when you are stuck indoors. Losing weight and getting in shape… it’s not easy, is it? It seems like no matter what we do, something comes up and gets in our way. But, don’t use bad weather or a closed gym as an excuse to skip your workout!Read More

Tips for what to buy in March. Take a look at these money-saving tips on what to buy in March to save money on groceries, seasonal items, clearance items, and more.

What to Buy in March

February 26, 2020 by Katie Femia 6 Comments

Here are some tips for what to buy in March so you can save money by stocking up on the items you need when they are at the lowest price. Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes some fantastic prices on some of your favorite items. March is a great to time stockRead More

20 frugal uses for baking soda around the home.

20 Frugal Uses for Baking Soda

February 26, 2020 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

We have discovered 20 frugal uses for baking soda in your home. Baking soda packs a lot of punch in that tiny little box it comes in. For less than $2, you can buy a box of this powerful powder and be amazed at all it can do. Baking soda can replace many other productsRead More

What to Buy in February - Take a look at these money saving tips on what to buy in February to save money on groceries, seasonal items, and more.

What to Buy in February

January 23, 2020 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Want to know what to buy in February? Check out our list of 50 items that will go on sale or be marked down in February. You might think that February is all about flowers, candy, and cards, but did you know you can look forward to lots of items being on sale this month?Read More

8 tips for making your Christmas tree last longer

8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

November 29, 2019 by Christine T 1 Comment

Are you wondering how to make your Christmas tree last longer this year? Use the tips below to extend the life of your tree and reduce needle drop. Since a “real” Christmas tree can be quite an investment, you probably want to preserve it as long as possible. In order to do this, you needRead More

10 Unexpected Uses for Vapor Rub

10 Unexpected Uses for Vapor Rub

November 8, 2019 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Do you have Vapor Rub in your medicine cabinet? After you have recovered from your cold, here are 10 unexpected uses for Vapor Rub to finish using up the bottle. Many people love vapor rub and the soothing feelings it brings. As a child, you may remember your parents using vapor rub to ease coldRead More

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs- These little bombs will help your toilets look clean and smell fresh. Just drop one in and watch the fizzing action go to work!

DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs

November 3, 2019 by Jody 10 Comments

Make a batch of these DIY Peppermint Toilet Bombs, then use them to cut down on the work of cleaning your toilet. Toilets. They are a dirty job but someone has to clean them, and it’s usually me!  I need a product that gets the toilets clean, smells good, and is safe around my kidsRead More

Fall offers you many ways to slow down and enjoy all the sights and smells of the season. Savor them with these tips.

30 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Fall

September 12, 2019 by Editor 1 Comment

Autumn is such a lovely time of year, but too often we let the busyness of life keep up from truly enjoy it. Below you will find 30 ways to slow down and enjoy fall this year. None of these ideas are expensive. You just need to commit to taking a little time to addRead More

7 Ways to Streamline Your Morning Routine on School Days

7 Ways to Streamline Your Morning Routine on School Days

August 9, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use these ways to streamline your morning routine on school days to reduce stress and enjoy a more peaceful morning. With school back in session, it is time for you to be on top of things and a bit less lax about routines.  Getting the whole family up, dressed and out the door with everything they needRead More

Tips for buying chicken in bulk

Tips for Buying Chicken in Bulk

July 16, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These tips on buying chicken in bulk will help you stock your freezer with quality chicken. There are many good reasons to purchase chicken in bulk. You can stock up when you find a good deal and freeze the chicken for later use. Maybe you just need to make a bulk purchase to cook aRead 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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