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Homemade Citrus and Herb Sugar Scrub Bars- These DIY sugar scrub bars will smooth and soften your skin. Citrus and Rosemary oils also add a wonderful scent.

Homemade Citrus and Herb Sugar Scrub Bars

February 2, 2016 by Jody 1 Comment

DIY beauty products are all the rage, and there is a reason why they are!  Who doesn’t love to save money, avoid harmful chemicals, and feel a satisfaction in creating something with your own hands? I have created countless body scrubs, lotions, face wash etc. These Homemade Citrus and Herb Sugar Scrub Bars are oneRead More

13 Quick and Easy DIY Side Tables- These homemade side tables are simple enough to make in a weekend. Build one that fits your style and decor!

13 Quick and Easy DIY Side Tables

January 29, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I went through several months without side tables in my living room when I moved out of my mom’s house and got my own place. As a young person, I thought they were just useless furniture people have in their homes for looks and I had more ‘important’ things to spend my money on. IRead More

DIY Beds and Bed Frames- Here are 14 custom beds you can build at home with just a few basic woodworking skills. Find one that matches your style!

DIY Beds and Bed Frames

January 15, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

My husband has always wanted to build us a custom bed frame. He thinks that it would be a perfect way to add extra storage and personalized charm to our bedroom and I happen to agree with him. With just some basic woodworking skills, just about anyone can build a great bed or bed frame!Read More

DIY Paper Lace Heart Bunting Valentine's Day Banner

DIY Heart Doily Valentine’s Day Banner

January 9, 2016 by Katie Femia 23 Comments

This Heart Doily Valentine’s Day Banner is easy to make and is an inexpensive way to decorate for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day may still be a month away, but it is not too early to start decking your halls with all things hearts. Decorating for Valentine’s Day is a great way to add a popRead More

DIY Kitchen Islands- Kitchen islands are great way to increase storage and prep space in your kitchen. These 11 DIY tutorials are affordable and easy.

DIY Kitchen Islands

January 6, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I have never lived in a place that was big enough to have a kitchen island. It’s always been a dream of mine to have one though, because they are such great storage and cooking surface solutions. I kind of always figured they would be expensive to make. When I went to go look atRead More

How to Use Fennel Oil- Learn how to make your own fennel oil. Once you have this oil on hand, you can enjoy its health benefits or use it in recipes.

How to Use Fennel Essential Oil

December 23, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Are you intrigued about the idea of fennel essential oil? To many this is a fairly new concept, as many are familiar with fennel but never realized it was available and can be used in oil form. You can buy fennel essential oil, but you can also make it if you wish. Making your ownRead More

Easy Holiday or New Years Party Idea using Plaid Products from Target: Plaid Tablescape Idea

Plaid Tablescape {Budget-Friendly Holiday Tablescape}

December 19, 2015 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Easy Holiday or New Years Party Idea using Plaid Products from Target: Plaid Tablescape Idea Plaid Tablescape Idea {Budget-Friendly Holiday Tablescape} It’s hard to believe that I was just talking about decorating for Fall with my cute white owl plates. And now, it’s time to wrap up the year. With Christmas only a few weeksRead More

DIY Gifts for Dr Who Fans- Gifts for Whovians, Easy DIY Geeky gifts, Crafts for Dr Who Fans and fun gifts for Dr Who fans.

DIY Gifts for Dr. Who Fans

December 19, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I have some friends that are almost obsessed with Dr. Who. For a while, being outside the fandom, I had no idea what a T.A.R.D.I.S. was and one of my long time friends who is a fan quickly told me what it was. While I personally have not been able to actually sit down andRead More

DIY Gifts for Minecraft Fans- Fun DIY crafts, Minecraft crafts, DIY gifts for kids who like Minecraft, Minecraft DIY gifts and Minecraft Creeper Crafts.

DIY Gifts for Minecraft Fans

December 19, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

So may kids and adults are into the game Minecraft. It’s fun to see all the great crafts out there that you can make for fans of the game. I love how this game is so pixalated and it reminds me of older video games I used to enjoy playing as a kid. Are youRead More

How to Update a Room with New Hardware- Changing out the hardware in a room is easy and makes a big visual impact. These useful tips will get you started.

How to Update a Room with New Hardware

December 18, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to update your space? New hardware may be the key. Many people don’t consider new hardware when updating a space, but the truth is it can be a simple as well as budget friendly way to make some big changes. Take a look below at HowRead More

How to Properly Paint Kitchen Cabinets- Painting your cabinets is an easy and affordable way to update your kitchen. Do it right with these helpful tips.

How to Properly Paint Kitchen Cabinets

December 17, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Painting your kitchen cabinets is one of the easiest and most budget friendly ways to update the space. This may seem like a daunting task at first, but when you break it down by steps you will find that it is in fact quite a simple and doable process. If you are ready to give yourRead More

DIY Peppermint Lavender Bath Soak- The peppermint, lavender, and Epsom salt in this bath soak will help soothe tired muscles. It also smells wonderful!

DIY Peppermint Lavender Bath Soak

December 16, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Both peppermint and lavender have properties that promote relaxation and wellness, which is why they are the perfect addition to your bath water. This Peppermint Lavender Bath Soak recipe is perfect for when you need to relax and unwind. It not only smells dreamy, but can actually help your muscles relax and leave you feelingRead More

DIY Gifts for Hunger Games Fans-10 gifts for hunger games fans, hunger games DIY, Hunger Games crafts and Hunger Games Katniss Cowl!

DIY Gifts for Hunger Games Fans

December 12, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

My 12 year old daughter is a huge Hunger Games fan. She has seen every movie and read all the books in the series before each one from cover to cover. She has her room plastered with Hunger Games posters and she may just have a tiny crush on a certain character (actor) in theRead More

Setting your table for Christmas doesn't have to break the bank. Read my tips on how to pull of a Stylish Green, Red and White Christmas Table Setting. Pin it for later!

Stylish Christmas Table Setting That Doesn’t Break The Bank

December 12, 2015 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Stylish Christmas Table Setting That Doesn’t Break The Bank Katie recently shared some ideas on how to spruce up your Holiday table with a few simple tips. A few things she mentioned about Holiday Table decor settings were: Add some light Use an Interesting Centerpiece Choose a warm color palette Add fresh elements So I decidedRead More

Easy DIY Spice Racks- Here are 12 homemade spice racks that will help you get your kitchen organized. These spice racks are inexpensive and easy to make.

Easy DIY Spice Racks

December 11, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There is nothing more annoying, when you are a cook that loves to use lots of spice, than having no where to put all of them. If you have tried neatly stacking them in your cupboard, you probably know how that always ends- bottles flying out every time you open that cupboard. Also, I tendRead More

DIY Star Wars Gifts- These homemade gifts are inspired by The Force! Create clothing, wall art, and more for the Star wars fans on your Christmas gift list!

DIY Star Wars Gifts

December 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Star Wars fans are rejoicing over the new film from the series set to release this month in theaters and it is perfect timing with Christmas. If you know a Star Wars fan, you have probably already started thinking about what you can get them for the upcoming holiday.  With everything out there from DarthRead More

Anthropologie Inspired Christmas Tree Centerpiece- This DIY Christmas centerpiece uses darling bottlebrush trees similar to those seen at Anthropologie.

Anthropologie Inspired Christmas Tree Centerpiece

December 4, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

If you have browsed the Anthropologie catalog lately, you will notice their love for bottle brush Christmas trees. They use these little darlings in so much of their decor, and it is no surprise since they are a reminder of Christmas past. Women use to make their own bottle brush trees out of the sameRead More

7 Ways to Update Your Front Door- These simple updates will freshen the look of your front door. As a result, your entire house will look and feel like new.

7 Ways to Update Your Front Door

December 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Does your front porch need a face lift? Updating your front door is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do just that. A few simple changes to your front door can make your whole house feel and look like new with little monetary investments on your part. If you are ready to updateRead More

12 Awesome DIY Pot Racks- Here are some really great tutorials for homemade pot racks. These hanging racks are inexpensive and simpler than you may think!

12 Awesome DIY Pot Racks

December 2, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

A couple years ago, Pinterest exploded onto the scene. This brought out a new way for us to visually see all the wonderful DIY projects out there in one place. I started seeing interesting ways to hang our pots and pans almost right away and was thrilled with some of them! If you are dealingRead More

7 Tips for Painting Your Own Furniture- Do you have an old piece of furniture you're ready to paint? Take a look at these helpful tips before you begin.

7 Tips for Painting Your Own Furniture

December 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you love a good DIY project? Perhaps you have seen a piece of furniture on the side of the road and visions of it in a new color or finish ran through your head. Painting your own furniture can be quite easy, and it is a great way to turn a roadside or thriftRead 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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