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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


10 Free Dress Patterns for Girls

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These free dress patterns for girls would make adorable and unique additions to any little girl’s wardrobe. My mother used to make my school dresses when I was a little girl, so if you look at school pictures of me through about 3rd grade, I am wearing a dress that she lovingly crafted with herRead More

10 Free Skirt Patterns for Girls

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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

10 Free Skirt Patterns for Women

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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

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.