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Red, White, and Blue Handkerchief Bunting

DIY Patriotic Bunting Using Bandanas

May 19, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

Do you have extra bandannas? Put them to use to decorate for the 4th of July! Just use this tutorial on how to make a Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Handkerchief Bunting using bandanas. I love using inexpensive items to create eye-catching displays.  Red, white, and blue handkerchiefs are perfect for creating a bunting toRead More

Upcycled Placemat Vase Tutorial

Upcycled Placemat Vase Tutorial

May 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Who knew you could make stylish home décor with items from your local dollar store? Take a look at how we crafted these placemat vases, using just a few supplies from Dollar Tree. As you can see, they look like something you would find in a boutique, but the reality is they only cost penniesRead More

10 Free Swimsuit Patterns for Women including free patterns for bikinis, free one piece swimsuit patterns and free patterns for vintage swimsuits.

10 Free Swimsuit Patterns for Women

May 15, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Recently, I was putting together a roundup of things you can make with towels, and I stumbled upon many cute swimsuit patterns for women from vintage to more modern cuts and everything in between. I had no idea people even made their own swimsuits and when I saw this, I knew I had to putRead More

DIY Magnetic Wine Cork Planters for Succulents

DIY Magnetic Wine Cork Planters for Succulents

May 12, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

I have an infatuation with wine corks and I am always looking for ways to repurpose them. This DIY magnetic wine cork succulents planter is the perfect way to propagate those succulent cuttings while decorating your fridge or office at the same time! Here is how you can make your own magnetic wine cork succulentsRead More

DIY Ombre Dyed Canvas Shoes

DIY Ombre Dyed Canvas Shoes

May 8, 2015 by Emily 6 Comments

Do you have anything in your closet that has gone unworn for months or even years on end? Maybe something you picked up from a thrift store with high hopes of a cute update? Don’t unload them just yet! There are so many fun ways to breathe new life into old or outdated clothes. ShoesRead More

Lots of people sew infant clothes, but you can also make baby gear! Here are 10 free baby gear sewing patterns for diaper bags, play mats, and more!

10 Free Baby Gear Sewing Patterns

May 8, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

Who knew you could sew so many popular baby items? These free baby gear sewing patterns offer homemade alternatives for everything from diaper bags to play mats! Babies can be expensive. There is so much gear to buy and a lot of it is way more expensive to purchase than if you were to make it. ManyRead More

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

May 6, 2015 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea Oh, it’s almost summer time. With summer comes sandals, warm weather, late nights out under the stars, and cookouts. And yes, the food is always on fire during the summer (pun intended). I’m a huge fan of grilling as much as possible during our short summer months.Read More

10 Creative Uses for Mason Jars including ways to use mason jars around the house, mason jar crafts and mason jar DIY projects.

10 Creative Uses for Mason Jars

May 5, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

  One day while cleaning out the basement I ran across a few boxes of old mason jars and decided to pull them out and see what kind of clever uses for I could come up with. We had old mason jars just sitting around cluttering up space, and I thought this is a great timeRead More

Fabric Lamp Shade - DIY Fabric Scraps Lamp Shade

DIY Fabric Lamp Shade Made with Fabric Scraps

May 1, 2015 by Editor 3 Comments

Fabric lamp shades can really update an old lamp and can become a great accent to any room.  Lampshades are surprisingly expensive and it’s often difficult to find anything unique on the shelves at local home stores.  It’s also sometimes a challenge to find just the right color or style to fit your need. ThisRead More

DIY Mini Red Solo Cup Lights

DIY Mini Red Solo Cup Party Lights

April 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 9 Comments

Nothing says it is time to party like a package of red Solo cups! If you plan on having family and friends over this summer for cook outs and festivities, you will want to give this easy Red Solo Cup Party Lights a try. These Red Solo Cup Party Lights are perfect for lighting upRead More

10 Fun Free Beach Towel Crafts including beach towel beach bags, hooded towels, kid's beach towel robes and more free beach towel craft ideas.

10 Fun Beach Towel Crafts

April 24, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

In recent years, there have been a lot of crafts that use common beach towels to create anything from hooded towels to beach bags. These kinds of projects are great because they don’t require a lot of skill and can be done by those that are at a very beginning level as far as sewing.Read More

DIY Cork Napkin Rings Tutorial- This easy cork napkin rings craft can be made for gifts for wine lovers or made for your own table setting.

DIY Cork Napkin Rings Tutorial

April 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

David shares this craft upcycling corks in this cork napkin ring tutorial. I love a good craft and my collection of napkin rings is never-ending. Some of my favorite crafts are those that can be done by nearly any skill-level and are quick to do and produce awesome results. These DIY cork napkin rings wouldRead More

10 magical harry potter crafts

10 Magical Harry Potter Crafts

April 16, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I admit it: I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I fell in love with it right away. My daughter, who is 12, is a big fan as well. She has read several of the books and has every movie but one. One of my favorite parts of the whole movie series was in the firstRead More

25 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

April 13, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Next week is teacher appreciation week which means it is time to honor the teachers in our lives. They devote their time, energy, and talents to educating our children, so we can take a little time to show our appreciation. Carrie of Coupon Closet has pulled together this round up of awesome teacher appreciation giftRead More

Wall Decor - Upcycled Hanging Vases - Premeditated Leftovers

Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases

April 10, 2015 by Editor 5 Comments

April showers bring May flowers and upcycled hanging vases are great wall decor to display those beautiful cuttings from your flower garden!  They are easy and affordable.  In fact, the only thing I purchased to make this project was the twine used to hang the bottles. Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases Supplies: 4 bottlesRead More

10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

April 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Can you remember crafting with popsicle sticks as a kid? It seems as though they were a crafting staple in every household. Well you can still snag popsicle sticks at most craft stores, and you will find they are quite inexpensive. Next time you find a few, take a look below at these 10 frugalRead More

10 DIY Gifts for Geeks

10 DIY Gifts for Geeks

March 28, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to making gifts, for some people, it can be quite hard. There is always that one person you never know what to get for holidays, birthdays or otherwise. In a lot of cases, that is the lovable “geek” in your circle. If you are a DIY-er and you have a “geek” toRead More

5 Essential Interior Design Tips for Your Home

5 Essential Interior Design Tips for Your Home

March 22, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Whether you are looking to give your home a much-needed makeover or preparing it to put it on the market, interior design is a great way to invest in your property.  Many homeowners tend to fret over the overall design of their home due to just how expensive these projects can get and how aRead More

How to Create a Faux Metallic Finish Basket

How to Create a Faux Metallic Finish Basket

March 21, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Your local Dollar Tree has a huge selection of plastic baskets and totes, perfect for storing craft supplies, toiletries, and toys.  But what if you want something with a little more style? Stores such as Restoration Hardware and Pier One Imports offer industrial style metal baskets, however as you know this style comes at aRead More

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget

March 8, 2015 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget You know the saying, “new year, new me?” And each year everyone talks about the changes they are going to make and how they are going to be different. I don’t like making resolutions, because I will never keep them. NEVER. However, I do like toRead 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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