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10 Free Patterns for Nursing Clothes including how to make nursing pads, free wrap nursing dress pattern, nursing top patterns and patterns for new moms.

10 Free Patterns for Nursing Clothes

July 31, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These free patterns for nursing clothes offer attractive and functional options for nursing moms. When new moms bring their bundle of joy into the world, they often get tons of clothes for the baby, but don’t think that if they are nursing, they might need some new wardrobe pieces themselves. When it comes time toRead More

10 Free Boy Romper Patterns including easy rompers made from tee shirts, polo rompers, how to make baby boy rompers and other easy baby boy sewing patterns.

10 Free Boy Romper Patterns

July 24, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Rompers look adorable on any baby or toddler. They are the perfect outfit for these busy little ones because they are generally easy to put on and take off and you don’t have to worry about losing a piece for an outfit. When people think of rompers, they often don’t consider that boys wear themRead More

DIY Rosemary and Lemon All Purpose Scrub

DIY Rosemary and Lemon All Purpose Scrub

July 21, 2015 by Jody 1 Comment

This all-purpose scrub recipe is perfect for cleaning sinks, counters, bathtubs, and showers. One of the things I hate the most about cleaning products is the harsh smell. Many store brand all-purpose cleaners send me into fits of coughing and leave my eyes burning. I have swapped out many of my usual cleaners for homemadeRead More

How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath

How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath

July 14, 2015 by Jody 7 Comments

Working from home while juggling homeschooling and household chores means that I don’t get out much, especially to fancy spas. So I reach for my essential oils and other products I have on hand for pampering and soothing treatments like this milk bath. It is filled with ingredients that help you relax, soothe irritated skin,Read More

10 free maternity patterns, including a tutorial on how to turn any pants into maternity pants, patterns for maternity dresses, and DIY maternity tops.

10 Free Maternity Patterns

July 10, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can make your own maternity clothes that fit and look great with these free maternity patterns! When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had a hard time finding maternity clothes that fit me in the ways I liked my non-maternity clothing to fit. Pants were too baggy in places, shirts weren’t long enough,Read More

DIY Pine Cone Fire Starters

DIY Pine Cone Fire Starters

July 10, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Our family loves to camp, and when we can’t camp a bonfire is the next best thing! Starting up a campfire can be tricky, and a good fire starter can help make the job easier. We use to buy our fire starters at a local retail store, but recently found how easy it can beRead More

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses and Girls' Lunch Tablescape

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses and Girls’ Lunch Tablescape Idea

July 3, 2015 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses and Girls’ Lunch Tablescape Idea I love to entertain my girlfriends! Getting together to gab about what’s going on in our lives, the latest gossip, their new love interest, and more always produces a good time. And of course, we have food. There is always food. And wine. Yes let’s not forget the wine.Read More

10 Free Romper Patterns for Girls, including pillowcase rompers, ruffled rompers for toddlers, cute rompers for babies and rompers for older girls.

10 Free Romper Patterns for Girls

July 3, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

These free romper patterns for girls make adorable summer outfits! When I was a girl, I owned a lot of rompers. They are perfect for summer because they are easy to slip over a swimsuit and great for keeping cool. If I remember correctly, I had one that was off-white and had little lilacs allRead More

How to Reverse Tie Dye a T-Shirt

How to Reverse Tie-Dye a T-Shirt

July 1, 2015 by Emily 4 Comments

Instead of tie-dyeing a shirt, you can use bleach to reverse tie-dye a t-shirt. I’m starting to see tie-dye popping up in stores more and more. It seems to be another one of those old trends making its way around again just in time for summer. Tie-dyeing is a fun activity to do right at homeRead More

Here are 10 Free Shorts Patterns for Women, including how to make cut off shorts, pleated shorts patterns, gym shorts and no pattern tutorials.

10 Free Shorts Patterns for Women

June 26, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Here are 10 free shorts patterns for women to expand your summer wardrobe! Shorts season is here, and I always get excited to pull out my warm weather wardrobe and start updating it for the new season. It seems that every year, I find pieces in there that either don’t fit or are no longerRead More

10 free sewing patterns for boys, including free patterns for hoodies, board shorts, ties, hats and more for boys of all ages.

10 Free Sewing Patterns for Boys

June 19, 2015 by Christine T 6 Comments

It can be hard to find patterns for sewing clothes. Here are 10 free sewing patterns for boys to make it easier! From reading other blogs and seeing comments online, I quickly realized that there are many sewing fans out there that want to sew things for their sons just like they are able toRead More

DIY Hanging Milk Bottle Vase

DIY Hanging Milk Bottle Vase

June 18, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

  There is something fun about the unexpected, which is why I like this DIY project so much. This DIY milk bottle hanging vase is a neat way to display your fresh blooms, while still keeping things unexpected and exciting at the same time. Perfect for day to day decorating or even showers and parties,Read More

How to Paint a Basket

How to Paint a Basket

June 12, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Turn an ordinary thrift store basket into something fun and fresh with just a little patience and a little paint. Take a look below at how less than $2 in supplies gave us a finished product that looked like something off the shelves at Anthropology! This hand painted basket is so easy to make, thatRead More

DIY Washi Tape Party Silverware

DIY Washi Tape Party Silverware

June 9, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Even the simplest of parties can look extraordinary when you pay attention to details. For example, take a look at how a little piece of washi tape can turn these ordinary cutlery pieces into something fresh. If you are planning a garden party, shower, or summer party soon, take a look below at how toRead More

How to Make a Pool Noodle Candle Holder

How to Make a Pool Noodle Candle Holder

June 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Use this tutorial to make pool noodle candle holders. You can use tea lights encased in metal or battery operated tea lights to make pool noodle luminaries. You can make the pool noodle tea light candle holders even more festive by decorating them with washi tape. Let’s get ready for all of those summer poolRead More

Mossy Monogrammed Door Hanger

How to Make a Mossy Monogrammed Door Hanger

June 2, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

If you love the look of natural materials, this monogrammed and mossy door hanger may be perfect for your space. You can make your own mossy monogrammed door hanger, using less than $10 in craft store supplies. As you may know, that is a fraction of the cost of what something like this would costRead More

17 Fun Washi Tape Crafts including easy washi tape crafts, washi tape decor crafts and the answer to the question, "What is Washi Tape"?

17+ Fun Washi Tape Crafts

June 2, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

Washi tape crafts are exploding right now. It’s no wonder since they are fun, colorful and make anything go from drab to fab in minutes. The fun part about washi tape projects is there are so many ways to buy washi tape now because many patterns have been released since it exploded onto the craftRead More

10 Free Plus Size Patterns including free plus size dress patterns, plus sized top patterns, plus size skirt patterns, and other free plus size patterns.

10 Free Plus Size Patterns for Women

May 29, 2015 by Christine T 3 Comments

These free plus size patterns include patterns in plus sizes, make your own patterns, and tips for adapting patterns. As a plus-sized gal myself, I know how hard it can be to find clothing in that size. Not only do stores limit the size, but often, there are not very many free sewing patterns outRead More

DIY Chalkboard Spice Shakers

DIY Chalkboard Spice Shakers

May 22, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Spice up your time in the kitchen when you give your spice shakers a makeover. You can makeover your own spice shakers or a set from the thrift store in just minutes. With just a little paint and some chalkboard labels, you can turn outdated and ordinary shakers into something fun and fresh! Take aRead More

10 DIY Free Fitness Gear Patterns including a DIY yoga mat carrier, free pattern for sports bras, yoga pants pattern, and how to make a workout tank top.

10 DIY Free Fitness Gear Patterns

May 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These 10 free fitness gear patterns will help you save money while expanding your workout wardrobe. Fitness gear can be crazy expensive and not only that,  it can be really hard to find fitness gear that fit your fitness goals and bodies. I think it is amazing that more and more places can be foundRead 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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