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Tired of wrapping paper and bows cutting into your holiday budget? Try these 6 ways to wrap holiday gifts for free instead.

6 Ways to Wrap Holiday Gifts for Free

November 16, 2017 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Tired of pricey gift wrap cutting into your holiday budget? Here are 6 ways to wrap holiday gifts for free. Can you believe it’s time to start wrapping those holiday gifts? If you dread the thought of wrapping gifts, it might be because the cost of paper and bows can be so expensive. If youRead More

Are the costs of your cable package and streaming services really adding up? Try these tips on how to save money on home entertainment.

How to Save Money on Home Entertainment

November 14, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Are the costs of your cable and streaming services really adding up? Here are some tips on how to save money on home entertainment that will help you get these costs under control. We tend to think it’s the entertainment outside our home that costs so much, but when you really look at it, weRead More

Do you feel like there is never enough time for the things that bring you joy? Here are 5 ways to make more time for what really matters.

5 Ways to Make More Time for What Really Matters

November 13, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you feel like there is never enough time for the things that bring you joy? Here are 5 ways to make more time for what really matters. There comes a time in life where we question if what we are doing is really all that important and if we are focusing on what really mattersRead More

7 Ways to Save on Shipping Christmas Gifts

7 Ways to Save on Shipping Christmas Gifts

November 10, 2017 by Christine T 1 Comment

Shipping gifts can get quite expensive! Use these 7 Ways to Save on Shipping Christmas Gifts this year. For many of us that have friends and family spread all over the country and even the world, shipping our gifts is a must. With the price of shipping really going up the last couple of years,Read More

You don't need to break the bank to have a beautiful Christmas tree! Here are 7 ways to decorate your Christmas tree for free.

7 Ways to Decorate Your Christmas Tree for Free

November 9, 2017 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You don’t need a lot of expensive ornaments to have a beautiful Christmas tree. Here are some ways to decorate your Christmas tree for free. It is time to haul out those Christmas trees and get them glowing! But what if your budget is less than sparkling? If you are trying to get your treeRead More

How to Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece

November 8, 2017 by Wanda 3 Comments

Can you believe how fast this year has gone by?  It is almost mid October and before you know it, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving.  Turkey and dressing, all of the delicious side dishes, and the decadent desserts!  It’s one day of the year that I let myself eat until I just can’t eat anymore.Read More

Whether you are going minimalist or just trying to find the bathroom counter, the tips on how to create a minimalist beauty routine are for you.

How to Create a Minimalist Beauty Routine

November 7, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Are you going minimalist, or just trying to find your bathroom counter? Either way, these tips on how to create a minimalist beauty routine will help. Have you ever considered going minimalist? Many people choose to live minimalist for a few reasons. Probably one of the biggest reasons is the fact that living a minimalistRead More

Want to stop procrastinating but don't know where to start? These 5 ways to stop procrastinating can help you meet your goals.

5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating

November 6, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These 5 ways to stop procrastinating can help you meet your goals. Procrastination is one of those habits that easy to pick up and hard to break. In one way or another, most people have things they procrastinate. For me, it’s organizing myself in any capacity. For you, it may be having serious talks withRead More

25 Thanksgiving Activities That DON’T Involve Eating

25 Thanksgiving Activities That DON’T Involve Eating

November 3, 2017 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It seems as though so many of the Thanksgiving traditions revolve around eating. If you want to enjoy a healthier holiday or one not so rich in calories, take a look at these alternative Thanksgiving activities instead. Below you will find 25 ways to celebrate Thanksgiving that don’t involve eating. This way, you can stillRead More

A vegan or vegetarian diet doesn't have to be expensive. You can save a ton with this $20 vegan and vegetarian grocery budget.

$20 Vegan and Vegetarian Grocery Budget

November 2, 2017 by Christine T 1 Comment

Despite what many think, a vegan or vegetarian diet doesn’t have to be expensive. With this $20 vegan and vegetarian grocery budget, you may find yourself spending less than if you were eating meat. Since my stepdaughter went vegetarian and eventually vegan last year I have really had to learn a thing or two aboutRead More

If you are worried about how you will pay for heat this winter, here are some resources and ideas on how to get help with heating costs.

How to Get Help with Heating Costs

October 31, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Here are some resources and tips on how to get help with heating costs. Winter is just around the corner and for many families that are low income or on fixed incomes, the idea of having to come up with heating costs for the winter can be stressful. There’s a lot of information out thereRead More

If you are looking for a way to reduce stress, deep breathing can be a great strategy. Here is how to deep breathe for relaxation and stress management.

How to Deep Breathe for Relaxation and Stress Management

October 30, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a way to de-stress and relax, deep breathing can be a great strategy. Here is how to deep breathe for relaxation and stress management. Stress is an inevitable part of life, unfortunately. Stress can come from anywhere and sometimes, even things we are excited about can also be stressful, suchRead More

Do you want whiter teeth? Brighten your smile with these 8 tips for whiter looking teeth that are easy to do throughout the day.

8 Tips for Whiter Looking Teeth

October 26, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Get a brighter smile with these 8 tips for whiter looking teeth! Have you ever heard the saying ‘her smile lights up the room’? There are some people that just have those perfect smiles that are captivating to the rest of us! Many times, people’s smiles are super noticeable because they have whiter teeth. GettingRead More

Have you ever considered how much you spend during the day? Here's why you need a no-spend day every week to save money and even change your habits.

Why You Need a No-Spend Day Every Week

October 24, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Have you ever considered how many small purchases you make throughout the day? Having a no-spend day every week can help you save money and change your habits. Have you ever considered how much money you spend on a daily basis on simple things like stops at drive-thrus, a soda at the gas station onRead More

Gratitude journals can be a great way to focus on the positive and boost your mood. Here is how to start a gratitude journal and why you need one.

How to Start a Gratitude Journal and Why You Need One

October 23, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Gratitude journals can be a great way to focus on the positive and boost your mood. Here is how to start a gratitude journal and why you need one. Have you ever heard of a gratitude journal? A gratitude journal is a place you write down things you are thankful for, but it can. GratitudeRead More

10 Things To Do When You Set Your Clocks Back

10 Things To Do When You Set Your Clocks Back

October 20, 2017 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Alicia is sharing a list of tasks that you can do when you set your clocks back to standard time to keep your home safe and running efficiently. Mark your calendars because Daylight Saving Time is almost over.  This year Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5th when the majority of the United StatesRead More

arvest Spice Latte Sugar Scrub- Try this DIY sugar scrub to soften and exfoliate dry skin this fall. Treat yourself or mix a batch for friends and family.

Harvest Spice Latte Sugar Scrub

October 20, 2017 by Jody 3 Comments

  One of the best things about the fall season is the delicious scents that come with it, like cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg. They are all rich, warm, and inviting, making them the perfect scents to wrap yourself up in. Fall also brings cool weather which can be drying to your skin, but you canRead More

OLD-FASHIONED MONEY SAVING TIPS

Old-Fashioned Money Saving Tips

October 18, 2017 by Christine T 2 Comments

Some money saving tips stand the test of time and are as useful today as when people first started doing them, even though expenses and economies change over time. These are some tips that will take you back to basics that will help you save more money and spend less. Old-Fashioned Money Saving Tips SaveRead More

non-candy Halloween Treat ideas

7 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Alternatives

October 18, 2017 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Here are 7 non-candy Halloween treat alternative for those who need to avoid Halloween candy. Halloween time is traditionally a time of all things sweet and sugary. But what if you are trying to avoid those things? You can still have some hauntingly good fun without the use of edible and sugar-filled treats. Take aRead More

Looking to create a side-hustle? These 6 tips on starting a side hustle will help you get your part-time venture off to a running start!

6 Tips on Starting a Side Hustle

October 17, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These 6 tips on starting a side hustle will help you get your part-time venture off to a running start! Maybe you want to go on a trip. Christmas is coming and you need a short-term way to save some cash for it. An unexpected expense came up or you want to start an emergencyRead 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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