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10 Hunger Games Birthday Party Ideas

10 Hunger Games Birthday Party Ideas

March 7, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

My daughter is obsessed with the Hunger Games book and movie series. She is only 12, but reads at a high school level and has since about 5th grade. I am so proud that she can read so well. Her birthday just passed and although I would have loved to have done a Hunger Games birthdayRead More

10 Free Crochet Patterns for Babies

10 Free Crochet Patterns for Babies

March 6, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of my most beloved things I own is a blanket my mom crocheted for me when she was pregnant with me. I think she started making it before she knew what she was having because it is both pink and blue with a little yellow thrown in. It has stood up through many washingsRead More

How to Make Wool Baby Pants from an Old Sweater.

How to Make Wool Baby Pants from an Old Sweater

March 1, 2015 by Emily 2 Comments

There is something incredibly satisfying about homemade baby clothes. There is something equally adorable about seeing your little one in clothes you made yourself. If you haven’t experienced this first hand, let me walk you through the easiest tutorial for Upcycled Wool Baby Pants. For this tutorial I’m specifically using wool sweaters for a handful ofRead More

felted wool projects

How To Make Felted Wool from Old Sweaters

February 28, 2015 by Emily 9 Comments

Felting is a great way to repurpose old or damaged wool sweaters. Felted wool is such a versatile fabric to work with because it can be used for anything from fun crafts to clothing items. The felting process makes the wool fibers super dense which also allows you to cut it without having to worryRead More

Vintage Inspired Mason Jar Sugar Shaker Tutorial

How to Make a Mason Jar Sugar Shaker

February 22, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you have a love for all things mason jars, take a look at this tutorial for a vintage inspired mason jar sugar shaker. Using a mason jar and just a few other common supplies, you can make your own sugar shaker (or flour shaker, or salt shaker even) perfect for using in your kitchen.Read More

10 Ways to repurpose a crib

10 Ways to Repurpose a Crib

February 21, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When your last child is no longer in a crib, it can feel like a bit like entering a new phase in yours and your child’s life. You probably have many memories that are special for that crib and it can feel like such a shame to just throw it away. If you have noRead More

10 free knit hat patterns for women

10 Free Knit Hat Patterns for Women

February 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When I did the post on 10 free crochet hat patterns for women, I was excited to see how many kniting patterns there were as well. There are so many great styles out there! What’s great about knitting something small like a hat is that it can be done by beginners and advanced knitters alike,Read More

How to Host a St. Patrick's Day Green Feast

How to Host a St. Patrick’s Day Green Feast

February 20, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Use these ideas to host a St. Patrick’s Day Green Feast this year. With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, you might be looking for some fun ways to celebrate. A Green Feast is a fun way to get together with family and friends, and enjoy all things green! Hosting your own Green Feast isRead More

Old Rugged Cross String Art Craft

The Old Rugged Cross String Art Craft

February 18, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

This simple art piece is a great project to do together with your kids. Inexpensive supplies make a strong statement in your home when put together this way, during the creation and gracing the walls as well.  There were lessons in the creating as we went along, and a reminder of our faith hanging onRead More

Do you have lots of scrap fabric lying around in your craft room? Here are 15 fun and easy scrap fabric projects to use it up!

15 Scrap Fabric Projects

February 14, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you love sewing, quilting or just doing fabric crafts, you know that despite your best intentions, you often end up with way more fabric that you needed and now you are stuck with scraps of fabric that didn’t get used. It seems like such a shame to throw these away, but what do youRead More

10 Free Knit Hat Patterns for Men

10 Free Knit Hat Patterns for Men

February 13, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There is nothing as cozy as a warm homemade knitted hat and nothing as perfect as making one in the winter months when you are stuck inside sometimes. That’s even a craft a guy can really appreciate. I showed you 10 free crochet hat patters for men, and now it’s time to bring on theRead More

No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial

No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial

February 7, 2015 by Diana Leave a Comment

We’ve shared a collection of 10 Free Apron Patterns. However, we realize that there may be some people who love aprons, but don’t enjoy sewing, so Katie is sharing a No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial. No sewing or patterns are required to make this apron! All you need is a dish towel, a ribbon, and some ironRead More

10 Free Kid's Scarf and Hat Knitting Patterns

10 Free Kid’s Scarf and Hat Knitting Patterns

February 6, 2015 by Christine T 3 Comments

In a previous post, I did 10 free kid’s scarf, hat and mitten crochet patterns, and if you were waiting for the knit version, wait no longer! I found some of the best free knit patterns for you to try your hands at. Here are 10 free kid’s scarf and hat knitting patterns to makeRead More

How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser -It is easy and inexpensive to make your own mason jar soap dispenser using this simple tutorial.

How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

February 4, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Have you seen those nifty mason jar soap dispensers in gift shops and boutiques? It’s true you can buy your own, but the cost of one may not be in your budget. The good news is, you can make your own mason jar soap dispenser in less than 30 minutes and for 1/4 of theRead More

DIY Suet Cupcakes - These DIY suet cupcakes, made with leftover grease, cupcakes cups, and birdseed are a fun and frugal way to attract birds to your yard.

How to Make Suet Cupcakes

February 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Attracting birds to your yard can be fun and entertaining. Having the right food out for them to dine on is key when attracting birds, especially if you are trying to attract them during the cold winter months. These DIY suet cupcakes are perfect treats for the birds that come to dine in your yard,Read More

4 Living Room Decorating Ideas on a Budget - make the most of what you have!

4 Living Room Decorating Ideas on a Budget

January 31, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The living room is a dominant point in our lives. Entertainment and relaxation are the most common of all activities happening in the living room. It is also inside the confines of the living room that dogs nap, babies crawl and kittens play. At other times, laundry and books may pile up right there inRead More

10 Free Scarf Crochet Patterns

10 Free Knit Scarf Patterns

January 30, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

If you have ever received a handmade scarf, you know just how special they can be. If you are big on knitting yourself, you will love this new series of free pattern roundups coming your way. To get you started, here are 10 free knit scarf patterns to inspire you to create beautiful gifts forRead More

Make use of your unused, old board games with these 7 Creative Uses for Old Board Games. Game boards and pieces can be used in more ways than you may think!

7 Creative Uses for Old Board Games

January 27, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you have a handful of old or unused board games around your home? It seems as though most households do! If you have a few that you aren’t sure what to do with, take a look at these 7 creative uses for old and unused board games. These tips are perfect for putting thoseRead More

DIY Master Yoda Hooded Towel Tutorial

DIY Yoda Hooded Towel Tutorial

January 25, 2015 by Jody 6 Comments

I have a little boy who has recently discovered Star Wars, and, to put it mildly, he is obsessed. His bedroom is being slowly but surely changed into a Star Wars haven, and I am always looking for clever and useful ways to incorporate the theme to delight him. This towel was one of theRead More

Here's a simple and frugal way to decorate your table for Valentine's Day - Valentine's Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two

Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two

January 24, 2015 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

  Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and I haven’t thought about what I want…. yet. Yes, let’s admit it. Valentine’s Day is all about the ladies (sorry Guys!). Whether it’s a diamond necklace, a new bracelet, flowers, sexy products from Victoria Secrets, or her favorite perfume,Read 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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