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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


15 DIY Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas

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These DIY Valentine’s Day decor ideas will fill your home with festive color. With my birthday being February 10, I am used to having many heart, red, pink and white doilies at birthday parties simply because those were the easiest party decorations to find. It never bothered me too much as I always loved thoseRead More

How to Make A Candied Rim Glass

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Candied rim glasses are a frugal and easy way to take your Valentine’s decor to the next level. Here’s how to make a candied rim glass. Candied rim glasses are a fun and budget-friendly addition to Valentine’s parties for kids or adults. Despite how fancy they look, they only take a few minutes to make.Read More

Valentine’s Day Party Idea for Kids

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Here’s an easy and budget-friendly Valentine’s Day party idea for kids! Regardless if you are hosting a party in your child’s classroom or your home, this Valentine’s Day Party Idea for Kids is also budget-friendly and easy to do! So keep reading for tips on how to make this together (psst, it involved a trip toRead More

How to Make a Felt Heart Sachet

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If you are looking for a sweet smelling, handmade Valentine’s Day gift, this essential oil scented felt heart sachet is perfect. Don’t worry, as you don’t need to make a single stitch to craft one. In fact, all you need is a little felt and your favorite essential oil and you are all set! IfRead More

Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two

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  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

Frugal Valentine’s Day Table Decor Ideas

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Can you believe that it’s already time for Valentine’s Day? It seems that we just celebrated Christmas and all the beautiful Christmas Decor. Whether you plan to go out or stay in, you can have a beautiful time on a frugal budget. If you plan to go out here’s a few tips on Frugal Valentine’s DayRead More

5 Valentine’s Decorations to Last All Year

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If you’ve still got your Christmas tree up don’t feel bad. While some people might go crazy getting ready for the next holiday, Valentine’s Day, some of us aren’t so on top of things. If you want to add some Valentine’s Day décor into your home that won’t feel out of place after February 14th,Read 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.