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Free Printable St. Patrick's Prayer

St. Patrick’s Breastplate and 4 Printables of St. Patrick’s Prayer

March 4, 2023 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here is the complete St. Patrick’s Breastplate and 4 Printables of St. Patrick’s Prayer St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a popular prayer attributed to Saint Patrick. Though some now think the author was anonymous, tradition says it was written by St.Patrick in 433 A.D. for divine protection before attempting to convert the Irish King Leoghaire toRead More

DIY Moth Repellant Bags

March 3, 2023 by Jody Leave a Comment

These DIY Moth Repellant Bags are a natural alternative to stinky mothballs. Follow the easy tutorial to repel moths and protect your stored clothing. Whether you are putting up your winter clothes until next year, need a little extra help in the linen closet, or want to freshen up your dresser drawers, these easy DIYRead More

Early Spring Cleaning - March Cleaning Checklist to help clear away the winter mess and organize winter gear

Early Spring Cleaning Tips and March Cleaning Checklist

February 28, 2023 by Jody 1 Comment

Get a jump start on Spring cleaning by doing some early spring cleaning to clear away the winter mess and organize your winter gear for next year. I can almost feel those beautiful spring breezes and see those tiny buds ready to spring forth. That can only mean one thing, spring is on its way.Read More

20 Valentine's Day Date Ideas for $20 or Less

20 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for $20 or Less

January 30, 2023 by Editor 3 Comments

Here are 20 Valentine’s Day date idea for $20 or less that are fun and will allow you to celebrate without blowing your budget. Are you celebrating Valentine’s Day this year on a budget? Many people are! But the good news is, you can still have a fantastic time this Valentine’s Day without breaking theRead More

easy tips for decluttering your home

How to Declutter Your Home in The New Year

January 13, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We all start the fresh New Year with high hopes but sometimes that is easier said than done. These tips for how to declutter your home in the New Year help keep decluttering within your grasp! How to Declutter  Your Home in The New Year  If you feel as if your home is too cluttered,Read More

Save money this year by cutting out a few monthly bills. Here are 12 household expenses you should cut in 2023 to make a big difference.

12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2023

January 10, 2023 by Ann 3 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 2023. 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 restore order to your home after the holidays. Includes ideas for deep cleaning the kitchen, decluttering, and organizing. Includes a printable list to help you keep track of your January cleaning tasks

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

December 30, 2022 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

10 Tips for Sticking with Your New Year's Resolution- Follow through with your New Year's resolutions using these tips to help you succeed with your goals.

10 Tips for Sticking with Your New Year’s Resolution

December 29, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Use these tips for sticking to your New year’s Resolutions to follow through on your goals this year. Creating a resolution for the new year is the easy part. Sticking with it may be harder than you may think. Most people’s resolutions fizzle out by the end of January, if they are lucky to makeRead More

How to Make a New Year's Eve Time Capsule for 2022

How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule

December 25, 2022 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

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 time capsule is a perfectRead More

homemade goo gone substitute recipe

How to Make Homemade Goo Gone Substitute

December 10, 2022 by Katie Femia 11 Comments

Use a couple of common pantry ingredients and this tutorial on how to make homemade goo gone to make a solution that will easily remove price tags, stickers, and sticky residue. Do you hate when price tags and stickers leave gooey marks on things? If so, you may have resorted to store-bought products to takeRead More

10 Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Suitcases

10 Ways to Repurpose Old Suitcases

December 1, 2022 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Do you have a vintage suitcase, but are not sure what to do with it? Here are 10 ways to repurpose old suitcases. Does it seem like you are seeing old suitcases everywhere you look? You aren’t imagining it, they are! Vintage suitcases are making a comeback, as people are finding all sorts of waysRead More

ways to save on Christmas decorations for the home

Frugal Christmas Decorating Ideas

November 27, 2022 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These frugal Christmas decorating ideas will allow you to decorate your home for the holidays without blowing your budget. Christmas is just around the corner and if you are like me, having your home decorated for the holidays is part of the fun. However, this has been a tough economic year for many of us.Read More

This Christmas Tree Advent Calendar is an easy craft to make with recycled paper towel rolls. Each day you count down reveals a hidden treat!

DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

November 22, 2022 by Ann 1 Comment

This Homemade Christmas Tree Advent Calendar is an easy craft to make with recycled paper towel rolls. Each day you count down towards Christmas reveals a hidden treat! It’s almost time to start the Christmas countdown! There are so many fun ways to do this with advent calendars. You can find all sorts of themRead More

The Heart of Christmas: A Christian Alternative to Elf on the Shelf for your kids.

Heart of Christmas: A Christian Alternative to Elf on the Shelf

November 21, 2022 by Jody 11 Comments

Are you looking for a Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf? If you are looking for ways to turn your child’s heart to the true meaning of Christmas this year, our Heart of Christmas may provide some inspiration.   I love Christmas! The gift giving, baking, decorating, family, friends, finding a big fresh tree- all ofRead 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

October 3, 2022 by Editor Leave a 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

Make time in the fall for date nights before the hectic holiday season. Here are a list of frugal fall date ideas that you can enjoy while on a budget.

Frugal Fall Date Ideas

October 1, 2022 by Kristi Leave a Comment

Make time for a date night before the hectic holiday season. Here is a list of frugal fall date ideas that you can enjoy while on a budget. Fall is by far my favorite time of year. The weather is cooling down, yet it’s still pleasant outside. I also love that there are so manyRead More

With the arrival of fall, it's time to start preparing for cold weather. Get your home and yard ready for winter with this early fall cleaning list.

Early Fall Cleaning List

September 26, 2022 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Get your home and yard ready for winter with this early fall cleaning list. Chilly weather is likely to be creeping in where you are by the end of the month so we will take this month to get ready in advance for it! Indoors and out there are things you can do to getRead More

How to Make Homemade Air Freshener Spray

How to Make Homemade Air Freshener Spray

May 20, 2022 by Jody 7 Comments

Use this tutorial on how to make homemade air freshener spray to make your own custom-scented room spray. It is inexpensive and the scent in your home sets the mood and is one of the first impressions guests will take in when they step into your home. Making your own homemade air freshener spray is well..”aRead More

Tips for cleaning lunch boxes, snack gear, and back packs

End of School Year Cleaning Checklist

May 19, 2022 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Now that school is out, you probably have lots of papers, clothes, and lunch containers to deal with. Don’t put it off until fall! Use this  End of the School Year Cleaning Checklist to help you tackle the chaos. This month we will turn our focus on getting ready for an amazing summer with the kids.Read More

Easy Summer Cleaning Tips

Easy Summer Cleaning Tips

May 19, 2022 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Use these easy summer cleaning tips to help you spend less time maintaining your home and more time enjoying time with your kids. This year you can follow these easy summer cleaning tips to stay on top of chores without spending all day every day picking up after kids. With more children at home duringRead 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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