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10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Women

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Women

September 26, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

I love to see the creative costumes that people come up with for Halloween! Often, it is popular movie stars or characters or really creative puns that are the best. I searched all over online to bring you some of the funnest costumes that you can make right at home, often with stuff you probablyRead More

a ribbon with dried oranges on it.

How to Make Dried Orange Slices

September 22, 2014 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Dried orange slices can be used in a variety of ways. Learn how to make dried orange slices with these directions. Below, you will find everything you need to know about how to dry oranges slices. With a little experimentation, we have found the perfect process for drying oranges. Dried oranges can be used inRead More

DIY Rustic Pumpkins - Frugal fall decor ideas

DIY Rustic Pumpkins – Frugal Industrial Decor Idea

September 21, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Jody is sharing how to make rustic pumpkins using a tree branch and rusty bolts to create an industrial twist to fall decorating.   I used to be frugal just for the sake of being frugal, it is becoming more and more a way of life, and not just to pinch pennies. There is aRead More

10 free boys halloween costume patterns

10 Free Halloween Costume Patterns for Boys

September 19, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of the complaints my mom used to have about costumes for boys when my brother was little is the fact that most of the ones he wanted to go as were made of cheap plastic and were way over priced. She started making costumes for us almost right away and came up with someRead More

Choosing Countertop Materials

Choosing Countertop Materials

September 14, 2014 by Editor 2 Comments

Purchasing new countertops for your home, whether you’re building or remodeling, is one of the biggest home improvement decisions especially with so many Countertop Materials available.  Countertops come in every shape, size, color, and material under the sun it seems.  No matter the look you are trying to achieve in your kitchen or bathroom, thereRead More

How to Preserve Fall Leaves

September 13, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If you have ever taken a stroll on a fall day, you will notice the colorful leaves that surround you. This year, capture that color when you preserve your own fall leaves. Preserving fall leaves can be easy and fun, and it is a great way to enjoy the colors all year long whether youRead More

DIY Home Plate Wall Decor

DIY Home Plate Wall Hanging

September 13, 2014 by Jody 5 Comments

  Whether you are a big fan of pro baseball teams, or you have your own minor league cutie in t-ball, baseball, or softball and you want to show your support and welcome home this cute “Home” plate sign is a great addition to your home decor. Easy to coordinate to your home colors, orRead More

10 free girls halloween costume patterns

10 Free Halloween Costume Patterns for Girls

September 12, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I had a great time looking through free girl’s Halloween Costume patterns for this post! There are so many to choose from! When I was little, my mom made most of my costumes and I was always so excited to see what she would come up with. A homemade costume is so fun because noRead More

Would you like to add a touch of autumn to your home without spending tons of money? Here are 5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips to help you decorate on a budget.

5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips

September 9, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Want to add a touch of autumn to your home without breaking the bank? Here are 5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips for your home. Fall is just around the corner and it’s fun to have your home appropriately decorated for the season. But maybe like many, you are on a tight budget and there isn’t muchRead More

DIY Sisal Rope Coasters

DIY Sisal Rope Coasters

September 7, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

These simple and pretty DIY Sisal Rope coasters add a natural touch to your home decor.  I am always one for doing it myself, especially if I already have the supplies on hand leftover from other projects.   Beyond the sense of pride you get when you create household projects with your own hands youRead More

How to Make an Indoor Herb Planter from a Mail Sorter - Upcycle an old mail sorter and convert it to an indoor herb planter.

How to Make an Indoor Herb Planter from a Mail Sorter

September 5, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It seems as though bulky wooden mail sorters can be found just about at any thrift store or garage sale. These mail sorters are great at doing their job, but usually aren’t the most appealing to look at. Should you come across one, why not upcycle into something fresh instead? Take a look at howRead More

There are so many adorable free shirt patterns for girls out there! These free shirt patterns include patterns for varying levels of sewing skills.

10 Free Shirt Patterns for Girls

September 5, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These free shirt patterns for girls would make an adorable addition to any girl’s wardrobe. I have to admit, I had a very hard time choosing free shirt patterns for girls for this time when I made this post. The problem is, there are just so many cute ones out there that I could probablyRead More

If you are getting ready to update your wardrobe for fall, make sure you check out these free long sleeved shirt patterns for women to add to your closet!

10 Free Long Sleeved Shirt Patterns for Women

August 29, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

These free long sleeve shirt patterns for women would be great custom additions for your wardrobe. With the weather getting cooler soon, it’s time to start thinking about pulling out your cool weather clothing. This is usually a time when we decide what still fits, what we never will wear and what needs an update.Read More

Installing Cabinet Hardware

Installing Cabinet Hardware

August 24, 2014 by Editor Leave a Comment

Adding or updating the knobs and pulls on your kitchen or bathroom cabinetry can be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to update a room and Installing Cabinet Hardware is something you can easily do yourself.  Cabinet hardware can say a lot about you and about your space.  The style and the finish of knobsRead More

Fall Table Decor Idea

Fall Table Decor Ideas

August 22, 2014 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Oh, one of my favorite season’s is just around the corner. FALL! I love the weather that allows you to throw on a sweatshirt, jeans and boots. Hot cider with warm delicious donuts. The crunchy leaves. Bonfires. A trip to the Cider Mill for wine tasting and fun family activities. Chili. Oh, how I love ChiliRead More

DIY Tablet Cover Tutorial - directions for making a cover for your Kindle or Tablet

DIY Kindle, iPad, or Tablet Cover Tutorial

August 17, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Turn an old hard cover book into a beautiful case for your kindle, iPad or other tablet.  A little decorative fabric, cotton batting, and your trusty glue gun and you can create a pretty, custom cover for your tablet.  If you have fabric on hand already this can be a really frugal project.  I createdRead More

DIY Pencil Pouch Tutorial - Try this easy pencil pouch tutorial to create a pencil pouch for back to school. Uses scrap fabric, vinyl and velcro.

DIY Pencil Pouch Tutorial

August 16, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

If you liked the DIY Reusable Sanwich Bag and Reusable Snack Bags tutorials, I have another easy DIY back to school project that can be made in a coordinating fabric of your choice to further customize your child’s school gear.  This pencil pouch will outlast your childs current character obsession and can be reused for muchRead More

DIY Reusable Sandwich BagsTutorial

DIY Reusable Snack Bags Tutorial

August 12, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

  If you have ever seen the DIY Reusable Snack Bags online or in stores and are  curious about making some for yourself or your child to pack in their lunchbox this tutorial can help you create several in no time. They are a great way to be green and save the environment  from countlessRead More

Easy DIY Herb Drying Rack - Create this herb drying rack so you can dry herbs in your kitchen. You just need scrap wood, paint, clothespins, and ribbon.

Easy DIY Herb Drying Rack

August 9, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

  Now that the summer months are winding down, you will want to make sure you dry out as much of your herbs as possible for winter use. Drying herbs is a great way to preserve your herbs even longer, and enjoy them in your favorite soups, salads, and other dishes. You don’t need fancyRead More

Using wrapping paper to cover tables - Wrapping paper not just for wrapping gifts

Using Wrapping Paper to Cover Tables – Frugal Table Decor Ideas

August 8, 2014 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

Before I started getting into DIY ideas and Table Decor Ideas I used wrapping paper to wrap gifts. That was it. A few years ago when I was putting together a table decor idea, I was looking for a specific table runner pattern. I couldn’t find it, but happened to stumble across wrapping paper that matched theRead 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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