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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 5 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

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

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

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

Sandalwood & Patchouli Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe

May 30, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

You are never too old to believe in mermaids or at least indulge in this Homemade Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe.  Soak and splash away all the cares of the world when you add this Sandalwood & Patchouli Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe to your bath.  The soothing and sensuous scents of sandalwood and patchouli combine withRead More

Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas- These amazing Star Wars themed decorations, games, and menu ideas are perfect for a birthday party or movie release party.

Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas

May 15, 2019 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Check out these fun Star Wars birthday party ideas when planning your kid’s next party. There’s nothing quite as fun as throwing or attending a themed party. If you are excited as many people are over the new Star Wars movies coming out, then you may be looking for ways to throw an awesome StarRead More

DIY Succulents Book Planter- This book planter costs little to make and nothing to maintain. It's such a simple and darling way to add plants to your home.

DIY Succulents Book Planter

April 15, 2019 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Have an old book that you don’t know what to do with? Use it to create this easy DIY Succulents Book Planter! I have seen quite a few examples of succulents being planted in books, and I love the whimsy it can add to a space. Sadly, I can tell you from experience that most liveRead More

15 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs- Are you looking for a unique way to decorate Easter eggs this year? Check out these fun and creative egg decorating ideas!

15 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs

April 12, 2019 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Get creative with your eggs this year and try one of these unique ways to decorate Easter Eggs. When I was a kid, decorating eggs was one of my favorite parts of the Easter festivities. I loved being able to make an egg for every member of the family, complete with their name on it.Read More

Easter eggs dyed naturally with natural egg dye from fruits and vegetables.

8 Natural Ways to Dye Easter Eggs

April 9, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Here are 8 natural ways to dye Easter Eggs using fruits, vegetables, spices, and tea. Did you know that there are plenty of items right in your own kitchen that can be used to dye Easter eggs? If you want a more natural approach to your Easter egg coloring this year, take a look belowRead More

How to Make Tie Dye Easter Eggs

March 18, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last week we showed you how to naturally dye Easter eggs. This week Maggie is showing us how to make Tie Dye Easter eggs. Making Tie Dyed Easter eggs is a fun alternative to traditionally dyed Easter eggs. You don’t need a special kit or supplies. In fact, you probably have everything you need in your pantry.Read More

Free Printable Easter Peeps Goodie Bag Toppers: He is Risen - Tell Your Peeps

Easter Peeps Goodie Bag with Printable Topper

March 4, 2019 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

These Easter favors filled with Peeps candy and topped with a “He is Risen – Tell Your Peeps” goodie bag toppers are perfect for Sunday school and Easter parties! This Easter favor is based on Matthew 28:6 and filled with Peeps candy. “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place whereRead More

printable st. patrick's day goodie bag toppers

Leprechaun Loot Bags with Printable Topper

February 27, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Leprechaun Loot Bags filled with gold foil coin chocolate candy and topped with a St. Patrick’s Day themed baggy toppers are perfect for school parties! Confession: I am not crazy about the use of leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as they are not really tied to the holiday.  However, I realizeRead More

DIY sugar scrub recipes

15 DIY Sugar Scrub Recipes

February 8, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 15 DIY sugar scrub recipes are perfect for an at-home spa day or a homemade gift for a friend. Sugar scrubs are easy to make yourself, and they are truly a treat for the skin. Exfoliating is essential for good skin care because it helps your skin retain more moisture from the lotion orRead 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, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

Call me practical but I love to received 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 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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