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How to Make Your Own Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray

Natural Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray

January 18, 2017 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Have you resolved to be healthier in the New Year? Cleaner? More Organized? You can knock out all three resolutions at once by making a batch of this natural yoga mat cleaning spray recipe before you hit the yoga studio this year. Many yoga mats say to clean them by wiping them down with aRead More

Oatmeal and Honey Moisturizing Bar Soap- This homemade soap is a natural way to moisturize and exfoliate your skin. It is gentle enough for kids and adults.

Oatmeal and Honey Moisturizing Bar Soap

January 7, 2017 by Jody 1 Comment

If you love to create your own homemade bath and beauty products using simple and natural ingredients instead of those filled with chemicals, additives, artificial dyes, and scents, then you are going to love this rich, moisturizing soap. With the ability to exfoliate, moisturize, and cleanse your skin, this Oatmeal and Honey Moisturizing Bar Soap is not onlyRead More

Give these Coffee Scented Candles as gifts to any coffee lover or use them to scent your home! The tutorial uses soy wax flakes and real coffee grounds.

Coffee Scented Candles

December 16, 2016 by Ann 12 Comments

I am such a fan of coffee scented candles. This easy tutorial for Coffee Scented Candles is a great choice for a fun and unique gift idea. Give them as gifts to any coffee lover or use them to scent your home! The tutorial uses soy wax flakes and real coffee grounds. I already loveRead More

This Peppermint DIY Lip Balm is an ideal gift item everyone will love receiving! Soothing and refreshing, it is an inexpensive and easy gift to make!

Peppermint DIY Lip Balm

December 15, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Winter months mean you need more of our amazing Peppermint DIY Lip Balm.  This is easy to make and with all organic ingredients, it is perfect for nourishing your dry lips. If you make this Peppermint DIY Lip Balm for yourself, you may as well make a double or triple batch to share with yourRead More

It's important to keep food safe and avoid spoilage when you lose power. These 7 Tips for Saving Perishables If Your Electricity Goes Out will show you how.

7 Tips for Saving Perishables If Your Electricity Goes Out

December 1, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

It’s important to keep food safe and avoid spoilage when you lose power. These 7 Tips for Saving Perishables If Your Electricity Goes Out will show you how. Winter storms and other severe weather conditions can bring your electricity to a screeching halt. When this happens, your first concern is most likely your food supplyRead More

Follow this easy tutorial for Scented Cookie Cutter Christmas Candles. These homemade soy candles make perfect gifts for friends and family!

Scented Cookie Cutter Christmas Candles

November 18, 2016 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Follow this easy tutorial for Scented Cookie Cutter Christmas Candles. These homemade soy candles make perfect gifts for friends and family! You can place a few around your home to decorate for the holidays as well! I love making fun things for the holidays that are both functional as well as great for gifting.  TheseRead More

Mark your guests' seats with a DIY Pinecone Place Card Holder. This is a frugal fall or winter decoration you can make when you're short on time and money.

Pinecone Place Card Holder

November 11, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Mark your guests’ seats with a DIY Pinecone Place Card Holder. This is a frugal fall or winter decoration you can make when you’re short on time and money. Making place settings can be super easy and you can use all kinds of things to do it. If you are having a fall or winterRead More

Grab your saved wine corks for this easy Wine Cork Christmas Tree craft. It's a fun and frugal way to decorate your home for the holidays!

Wine Cork Christmas Tree

November 4, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Grab your saved wine corks for this easy Wine Cork Christmas Tree craft. It’s a fun and frugal way to decorate your home for the holidays. Don’t have any corks on hand? No problem, they are easy to find at your local craft store! If you love a good glass of wine, you may haveRead More

These homemade Eucalyptus Bath Bombs are perfect for when you're feeling under the weather or need to unwind. Make them in batches for yourself or friends!

Eucalyptus Bath Bombs

November 3, 2016 by Emily 3 Comments

These homemade Eucalyptus Bath Bombs are perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather or need to unwind. They’re easy to make in batches for yourself or to gift to friends! Have you been dreaming of a few quiet minutes in your bathtub? Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just need to decompress fromRead More

These 10 Recipes for Upcycling Your Essential Oil Bottles include room sprays, breath freshener, and more. Don't throw away those glass bottles, reuse them!

Top 10 Recipes for Upcycling Your Essential Oil Bottles

October 21, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

These 10 Recipes for Upcycling Your Essential Oil Bottles include room sprays, breath freshener, scented paint, and more. You will also find easy instructions for getting those tiny glass bottles clean inside and out. Don’t throw away the empty bottles, reuse them! If you are like many of us out there who are in theRead More

Check out this Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape! You can create this amazing setting yourself with our decorative tips and inspiration.

Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape

October 17, 2016 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Planning a Halloween party or looking for a fun way to decorate your home for Halloween? Check out this Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape idea for inspiration and tips. Seriously? How did we get to October already! I love this time of year; it’s all about boots, sweaters, and football! I’m not a hugeRead More

This Rustic Brick Centerpiece is a nice addition to your table in any season. The tutorial includes everything you need to make this frugal and easy craft.

Rustic Brick Centerpiece

October 7, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

This Rustic Brick Centerpiece is a nice addition to your table in spring and summer, or even fall. It is inexpensive to make with a few crafting materials and won’t take long at all. Your dining table will glow with the light of the tea lights, adding to the rustic touch of this centerpiece. Sometimes,Read More

This homemade Stove Top Potpourri will fill your home with the warm scents of cinnamon and clove. It can also be reused to create a lasting fall fragrance.

Autumn Stove Top Potpourri

October 6, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This easy homemade Stove Top Potpourri will fill your home with the warm scents of cinnamon and clove. It can also be reused up to 4 times to create a lasting fall fragrance. Fall brings with it some very familiar scents. For most people, that is the warm smell of baking spices in the air.Read More

Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

September 27, 2016 by Wanda Leave a Comment

Wanda is sharing how to make a quick and easy fall wreath with this tutorial: We are approaching the end of September and it’s time to start decorating for Fall and Thanksgiving. Fall wreaths are a very easy and popular way to decorate your front door and your home. Today I am sharing a quickRead More

These DIY Decorative Fall Plates are a simple way to decorate your home or dinner table. You will love how easy they are to make with fall window clings.

Decorative Fall Plates

September 23, 2016 by Ann 10 Comments

You can’t find a simpler way to spruce up your home than with these Decorative Fall Plates. You will love how easy they are to make with autumn-themed window clings. Add a touch of pumpkins, acorns, and color changing leaves to your table this fall with these simple peel and stick Decorative Fall Plates. WhetherRead More

How to Make Money at Holiday Craft Shows - What you need to do to from finding craft shows to making the sale and generating future business.

How to Make Money at Holiday Craft Shows

September 22, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you a crafter? Do you enjoy creating jewelry, woodwork, scarves, purses, or other handmade goods? If so, you may be able to make a little extra holiday cash this season. Craft shows are all the rage around the holidays as people are on the hunt for the perfect gift. If you enjoy crafting oneRead More

This Upcycled Serving Tray Chalkboard is a charming way to display messages in your home. It's also an easy DIY project that is quite inexpensive to make!

Upcycled Serving Tray Chalkboard

September 19, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Upcycled Serving Tray Chalkboard is a charming way to display greetings or messages in your home. It’s such an inexpensive and easy project that you can make one for yourself and give one to a friend! Little message boards are a fun way to jot down reminders or display greetings in your home. Decorative chalkboardsRead More

DIY Rustic Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holder- This farmhouse style rustic makeup brush holder is easy to make and can even be washed.

DIY Rustic Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holder

August 26, 2016 by Katie Femia 10 Comments

I am a big fan of anything rustic or farmhouse style in home decor. This goes for main living areas like the living room and kitchen as well as small details in the bathroom. Another thing I love is simple DIYs that can add great touches to your home and this DIY Rustic Mason Jar MakeupRead More

Make your own eco-friendly DIY reusable sandwich bag with this simple tutorial. You can customize it using your favorite fabric. Perfect for school lunches.

DIY Reusable Sandwich Bag

July 19, 2016 by Jody 2 Comments

This DIY Reusable Sandwich Bag makes it easy to be green, not to mention it makes you the cool mom when you make it in your child’s favorite colors, character, or sports team fabric.  Grab your favorite fabric pattern; cotton, flannel, duck cloth and one of the coolest inventions ever: iron-on vinyl.  You can haveRead More

Frugal Tips for Planning a Rustic Wedding- Here are some great ways to plan the rustic wedding of your dreams and save money in the process!

Frugal Tips for Planning a Rustic Wedding

July 12, 2016 by Ann 4 Comments

These tips will help you plan a frugal and memorable rustic wedding.Planning a rustic wedding can be tough but also rewarding! Rustic decor is in such high demand right now that you might have a hard time finding decor that’s affordable. The upside to planning a rustic wedding is that you can DIY your ownRead 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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