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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 29, 2026 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

February Cleaning Checklist for cleaning and organizing your bedroom, bathroom, and living room

How to Clean Your Love Nest – February Cleaning Checklist

January 23, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use the February Cleaning Checklist to clean your love nest! It is hard to focus on your spouse when you are having a date night in and the house is messy. How to Clean Your Love Nest Love is in the air this month, and we have more cleaning and decluttering to get to! WhileRead More

A woman buying toilet paper to add to her stockpile

How to Build a Stockpile

January 14, 2026 by Ann Leave a Comment

No matter your budget, you can build a stockpile for your family. To get started, here are some helpful tips on how to build a Stockpile. When many people think of a stockpile, they think of extreme couponers or preppers. What many families do not realize is that any family can benefit from the bufferRead More

7 plants to give for Valentine's Day instead of flowers.

7 Plants to Give for Valentine’s Day Instead of Flowers

January 14, 2026 by Jody Leave a Comment

Call me practical, but I prefer receiving plants over flowers for their staying power!  If you agree, you should check out these 7 Plants to Give for Valentine’s Day Instead of Flowers. Flowers are gorgeous and fun to send for Valentine’s Day, but the truth is they will wilt and die within a week. ThatRead More

Free Crochet Patterns for Men

Free Crochet Patterns for Men

January 2, 2026 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Looking for a handmade gift to give to the man in your life? Check out this extensive list of free crochet patterns for men! As a blogger, I spend a lot of time on social media. As such, I have seen my share of memes. One meme that floats around a lot is that oneRead More

Free Kids’ Pajama Sewing Patterns

January 2, 2026 by Christine T 2 Comments

These free kid’s pajama patterns include a variety of pajamas for boys and girls. When I was a child, my mom used to give my brother and I a new pair of pajamas every Christmas. This made a nice tradition, but it also was a great excuse to get some fresh new PJs. There isRead More

A donation box filled with items decluttered after the holidays.

Tips for Decluttering Your Home After the Holidays

January 1, 2026 by Ann Leave a Comment

Have the holidays taken their toll on your home? Use these Tips for Decluttering Your Home After the Holidays to get organized and back on track. Go ahead; you can finally breathe. The holidays are winding down and by now, life is getting back into the normal swing of things. Looking around your house, youRead More

January cleaning checklist to help clean and restore order after the holidays

January Cleaning Checklist: How to Restore Order to Your Home After the Holidays

December 31, 2025 by Ann 1 Comment

Use this January Cleaning Checklist to restore order to your home after the holidays. A few summers ago, I was rearranging furniture and found pine needles under the couch. Yep. 6 months after Christmas and I hadn’t moved the couches once to vacuum under them. I realized that there were a number of deep cleaningRead More

what to buy in January - a list of items that are on sale or on clearance mark downs

What to Buy in January

December 30, 2025 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you want to save more money in the new year, take a look at this list of 50 items you can find on sale or clearance in January. The New Year is upon us, which means it is time to get serious about saving money! If you want to save more money in theRead More

Free Newborn Photo Prop Crochet Patterns

December 27, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These free photo prop crochet patterns will help you capture the sweetest newborn photos. They’re perfect for your own baby, as a friend’s shower gift, or for your photography business. When my daughter, who is now 12, was a baby, I didn’t even think about getting newborn pictures taken. It just wasn’t a big “thing”Read More

How to Make a New Year's Eve Time Capsule to remember 2025

How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule

December 23, 2025 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve and ring 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 DIY time capsule isRead More

homemade reindeer food recipe - a fun Christmas Eve activity for kids

Easy Reindeer Food Recipe

December 15, 2025 by Ann Leave a Comment

The holiday magic in your kid’s eyes is one of the best things about Christmas, and making this Easy Reindeer Food Recipe is all part of that fun.  Your children will absolutely love helping you make this magical reindeer food to put out on Christmas Eve night before they go to bed. It’s safe forRead More

babies wearing layette gowns made with free sewing patterns

Free Layette Gown Patterns

December 11, 2025 by Christine T 4 Comments

These adorable layette gown sewing patterns, sleep sacks, and wraps are a great way to save money on newborn clothes (or make a personalized baby shower gift).   When it comes to bringing home baby, one of the most fun parts is doing the preparation. For many new moms, this means picking out all theRead More

FREE Pet Knitting Patterns

Free Knitting Patterns for Pets

December 5, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can knit. You have pets. Then you know you need these FREE knitting patterns for pets!   We all love our furry friends, and it’s always fun to make something just for them. Knitting for your pets can be fun, and it is also a great way to use up scrap yarn, since itRead More

free sewing patterns for pets and pet supplies

Free Sewing Patterns for Pets

December 5, 2025 by Christine T 4 Comments

If you love to sew almost as much as you love to spoil your pets, these are free sewing patterns for pets will be right up your alley. As pet owners, we often treat them like our children. Why shouldn’t we? They are loyal, loving in ways that humans often aren’t, and they are superRead More

FREE Prom Dress Patterns and Tips for Sewing Formalwear

Free Prom Dress Patterns

December 5, 2025 by Christine T 3 Comments

Thinking about making your prom dress? We’ve rounded up FREE prom dress patterns you can use, along with some helpful tips and advice for sewing formalwear. It used to be that most girl’s moms or grandmas or even teen girls themselves made their special occasion clothing such as prom dresses. I didn’t have my promRead More

Peppermint Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Recipe

December 1, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

Fight back against dry winter skin with this homemade Peppermint Vanilla Whipped Body Butter Recipe. Winter skin can quickly become dry and itchy due to the wind, cold, rough fabrics, lack of moisture in the air, and harsh cleaning products. You can combat that with a good rich moisturizer like the  Peppermint Vanilla Whipped BodyRead More

Lavender and Geranium Bath Bombs

December 1, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

Let me show you how to make Lavender and Geranium Bath Bombs that will help soak away the stresses and worries of life!   I want to show you how to relax and unwind by showing you how to make Bath Bombs. These lavender and geranium bath bombs give an amazing floral scent to yourRead More

DIY Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe With Essential Oils

November 24, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

My DIY Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe has a bright, fresh scent that leaves your dog smelling great while also moisturizing dry, itchy skin and coats that need a little extra TLC. Whether it’s from fleas, hot weather, a food allergy or something else sometimes your dog’s coat and skin can just use an extra boostRead More

Free Crochet Patterns for Cat Toys

November 21, 2025 by Christine T 2 Comments

Your cat deserves nice things! If you’re someone who crochets, this list of free crochet patterns for cat toys gives you plenty of cute, quick projects to spoil your favorite feline.   I have been accused, a time or two, of being a crazy cat lady. I don’t see how that is possible since IRead More

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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.

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February Cleaning Checklist for cleaning and organizing your bedroom, bathroom, and living room

How to Clean Your Love Nest – February Cleaning Checklist

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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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