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These 12 free skirt patterns for girls include maxi-skirts, ballet wraps, reversible skirts, ruffle skirts, and no-pattern skit tutorials.

10 Free Skirt Patterns for Girls

May 16, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Make cute, custom skirts for the little girl in your life with these free skirt patterns for girls. When I was little, I was so excited to start the new school year or even get out for the summer. One of the reasons was, my mom used to make a lot of my clothes andRead More

Frugal Patriotic Table Decor Ideas {Memorial Day and 4th of July}

May 13, 2014 by Tatanisha W 4 Comments

  Frugal Patriotic Table Decor Ideas {Memorial Day & 4th of July} It’s almost summer and I’m excited! I love the warm weather, flip flops and being able to grill and entertain outside! And with summer comes two great reasons to entertain, eat and be merry: Memorial Day and 4th of July. While I believeRead More

These 10 Free Skirt Patterns for Women will save you money on skirts while adding unique, custom designs to your wardrobe.

10 Free Skirt Patterns for Women

May 9, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Try one of these free skirt patterns for women to add a unique skirt to your wardrobe. There is nothing quite like having a customized article of clothing. One that you know that very few others have and that you put the time and love into making. In this spirit, I want to share withRead More

Mother’s Day Fun: Butterfly Garden Bouquet

May 3, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Mother’s Day, give her a bouquet that is just as unique as it is beautiful. This beautiful butterfly bouquet is so simple to make, and the end result is quite stunning! Perfect for the mom who loves all things butterflies and natural, this bouquet can be whipped up in minutes and for just pennies.Read More

10 DIY Patriotic Decor Ideas

May 2, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There is something so wonderful about the colors of the American flag. Of course what it stands for is amazing, but I love the crisp look of it when it is added to a home.  It just says, “Summer is here!” to me. Looking at the flag and the colors of it just remind meRead More

Get Growing: DIY Garden Sign

April 26, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

  Do you want to spruce up your garden with a little fun and whimsy? Then give this easy to make and even easier to enjoy DIY garden sign a try. You can make your own in a jiffy, and when you are done you will have some unique garden art that your neighbors areRead More

How to Avoid Wedding Disasters

April 21, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

It’s every bride’s worst nightmare; you think things are all set and suddenly something goes wrong and now you feel like all your hard work is for nothing. You are screaming inside, “My big day is going to be ruined!” While there are many things that can go wrong on your wedding day, here areRead More

Egg Carton Craft – DIY Upcycled Egg Carton Flower Wreath

April 19, 2014 by Editor 3 Comments

With Easter this weekend, most of us are certain to have an abundance of egg cartons around the house that are perfect for this egg carton craft!  This year, get creative with upcycling your egg cartons instead of sending them to recycle.  Egg carton flowers are really simple to make and they can be aRead More

Frugal Easter Table Decor Ideas

April 18, 2014 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Tatanisha of Table Decor Ideas is sharing a fun Easter Table Decor idea that you can pull together at the last minute. I can’t believe that Easter is happening this Sunday. Wow, that went FAST! We were just talking about March Madness and Table Decor Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day.  And here we are. So what are your EasterRead More

DIY Easter Egg Cups using plastic Easter eggs

DIY Easter Egg Cups

April 18, 2014 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

These DIY Easter Egg Cups are made using plastic Easter eggs from a Dollar Store. Don’t you love the look of egg cups? They are perfect for your Easter breakfasts or brunches, as they keep your hard-boiled eggs upright and easy to eat. Egg cups are also a great way to display the eggs youRead More

DIY Easy Upcycled Chair Planter

April 14, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Have you ever been driving down the street, and just so happen to see an old chair that has been put out to pasture? People toss out old chair regularly, perhaps because they are worn, damaged, or just plain ugly. That was the case when we came across this sad little chair once upon aRead More

Simple Spring DIY Picture Frame

April 11, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you ready to add the sweetness of spring to your living space? If so, take a look at how you can make your own simple spring picture frame. Easy and inexpensive to craft, this spring picture frame is a fun and frugal way to add a pop of color to your walls. Kids canRead More

Tips for Painting Walls Like a Pro

April 4, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Painting the walls in your home is one project that can drastically and affordably change the look of any room.  While selecting the color for a painting project is very important, there are a lot of other factors to consider that can have a great impact on how your project turns out.  These tips andRead More

15 Frugal DIY Wedding Favors

April 4, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Wedding season is on its way and if you are doing a DIY wedding to save money, you are probably trying to come up with ways to save on wedding favors. Making favors yourself is so much fun and you can tailor it to fit your wedding perfectly in theme and color without having toRead More

Easy Easter Egg Frame Craft – A Frugal Easter Decor Idea

March 29, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It is time to get your space spruced up for Easter! Sure you could run out to your local home decor store or specialty boutique to grab a few pieces, but why not think about making your own instead? You don’t have to be super crafty to make your own easy Easter egg frame craftRead More

DIY Herb Pots – A Dollar Store Craft Project

March 22, 2014 by Jody 10 Comments

I found these adorable but plain ceramic pots at Dollar Tree while wandering around looking for a new project. I love taking something simple from Dollar Tree and turning it into something a little more custom and special. Right next to these pots I spotted a ball of sisal twine and the wheels started spinning. I have seen someRead More

DIY Shoe Tray with Rocks

Easy DIY Shoe Tray with Rocks

March 17, 2014 by Katie Femia 10 Comments

This winter season, keep floors clean and dry when you give this DIY rock shoe tray for shoes a try.  A trip to your local dollar store is all you need, and in no time flat you can have a stylish floor mat perfect for resting your wet and muddy shoes on. Take a lookRead More

Upcycled Soup Can Herb Planter

March 15, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Spring is quickly approaching, so why not take this opportunity to prepare some herb pots? Fresh herbs are always nice to have on hand when cooking or crafting, and growing your own is more cost effective than buying from the grocer. You don’t need any fancy supplies to make your own potted herbs, in factRead More

How To Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

March 10, 2014 by Christine T 3 Comments

Easter is almost here and I was really excited to try to dye eggs with natural plant based dyes this year. I was nervous to try as I had never done this sort of egg dying before, but naturally dying Easter eggs is actually quite simple and requires no special skills. For me, that’s goodRead More

Frugal Spring Decorating Ideas

March 8, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It may still be cold and slushy, but Spring will be here soon!  I am ready to anticipate spring and start decorating. We have had a few unexpected expenses so far this year, so our budget is a little tight and there isn’t much room in it for decorative items. However, when I am determined,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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