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Here are 5 frugal Ways to Save Money on Laundry Expenses for your family. They include useful tips for reducing the cost per load and utilizing your washer.

Ways to Save Money on Laundry Expenses

February 10, 2017 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Here are 5 frugal Ways to Save Money on Laundry Expenses for your family. They include useful tips for reducing the cost per load and utilizing your washer. Did you know that laundry costs a lot of money in your monthly budget?  These Ways to Save Money on Laundry Expenses are just what you need toRead More

Cut costs on activities with your family by using these tips on How to Save on Family Fun. You can create lasting memories even on a limited budget.

How to Save on Family Fun

February 9, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Cut costs on activities with your family by using these tips on How to Save on Family Fun. You can create lasting memories even on a limited budget. Every family wants to have those moments and memories where life was perfect, even if only for a moment. Those memories can be quite expensive though. IfRead More

Update your home on a budget with these Home Decorating Ideas on a Dime! You will find great tips for finding affordable home decor and accent pieces.

Home Decorating Ideas On A Dime

February 7, 2017 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Update your home on a budget with these Home Decorating Ideas on a Dime! You will find great tips for finding affordable home decor and accent pieces. Who says you have to pay a fortune to decorate your home? Check out our home decorating ideas on a dime! You really don’t have to settle forRead More

Everyone has at least one of those habits that is bad for your health and wellbeing. Use these Tips for Quitting a Bad Habit to overcome them this year.

Tips for Quitting a Bad Habit

February 6, 2017 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Everyone has at least one of those habits that is bad for your health and wellbeing. Use these Tips for Quitting a Bad Habit to overcome them this year. Everyone has them; those habits that are bad for our health and well-being that we know we should quit. Maybe you are like me and haveRead More

Ways to save money on cable and why you may want to cancel cable.

Ways to Save Money on Cable

February 6, 2017 by Christine T 1 Comment

If you’re looking for an easy way to save money each month, consider these cheaper alternatives and ways to save money on cable. Some of these options may even enable you to cut back on your cable usage or cancel it altogether. When you listen to many people who have advice on how to cut yourRead More

Here are 6 money savvy tips on How to Stop Using Your Credit Cards. Gaining independence from them will do amazing things for your finances!

How to Stop Using Your Credit Cards

January 30, 2017 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Don’t get stuck in a never-ending cycle of credit card debt. Here are 6 money savvy tips on How to Stop Using Your Credit Cards. Did you know that in 2016, the average household had $16,000 in credit card debt alone? This is a huge problem for most people. It’s easy to become reliant onRead More

Due for a yearly check up? These key points on The Importance of Getting an Annual Medical Exam also include vital questions you should ask your doctor.

The Importance of Getting an Annual Medical Exam

January 30, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Don’t neglect your health! These key points on The Importance of Getting an Annual Medical Exam also include vital questions you should ask your doctor at your next check-up. Getting a check-up is so important, but many of us neglect to go to the doctor unless we have symptoms or are ill in some way. PreventativeRead More

Citric acid has many household uses and can come in handy for more than you think. Here are 8 Frugal Uses for Citric Acid that you need try in your home!

8 Frugal Uses for Citric Acid

January 26, 2017 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Citric acid has many household uses and can come in handy for more than you think. Here are 8 Frugal Uses for Citric Acid that you need try in your home! Citric acid uses include beauty treatments, DIY personal care products, and homemade cleaners. As bath bombs and homemade bath products grow in popularity, youRead More

Learn How to Get Your Spouse to Budget with these simple tips! They will help you become the family budget planner with compromise and good communication!

Budget Planner: How to Get Your Spouse to Budget

January 25, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Learn How to Get Your Spouse to Budget with these simple tips! They will help you become the family budget planner with compromise and good communication! These tips on How to Get Your Spouse to Budget are a must if you are the one with more money sense. Budgeting is never an easy task onRead More

Gain control over your finances by eliminating those tempting impulse buys. Here are 7 Ways to Stop Impulse Buying before it happens again!

7 Ways to Stop Impulse Buying

January 23, 2017 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Gain control over your finances by eliminating those tempting impulse buys. Here are 7 Ways to Stop Impulse Buying before it happens again! Last week, we discussed tracking your spending. If you start to do this, you will probably see where you could definitely spend a little less in your life and many times, thisRead More

A food journal is a great tool for identifying what and when you're eating. Use these Healthy Tips for Keeping a Food Journal and see how useful it can be.

Healthy Tips for Keeping a Food Journal

January 23, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

A food journal is a great tool for identifying what and when you’re eating, as well as any poor habits. Use these Healthy Tips for Keeping a Food Journal and see how useful it can be. Last week we discussed cleaning out your pantry and making it more in line with your diet and healthyRead More

How to trick yourself into saving money - easy and painless ways to build your save money and build your emergency fund.

How To Trick Yourself Into Saving Money

January 20, 2017 by Christine T 16 Comments

Use these tips for how to trick yourself into saving money to build your savings account. Saving money is very hard to do when you either have a spending habit or a very small budget to work with, or a combination of the two. It doesn’t have to feel painful to put money away. YouRead More

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

You don't need store bought molds to make bath bombs. Save your money and use one of these 6 Household Items That Make Great Bath Bomb Molds instead.

6 Household Items That Make Great Bath Bomb Molds

January 18, 2017 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

You don’t need store bought molds to make bath bombs. Save your money and use one of these 6 Household Items That Make Great Bath Bomb Molds instead. Do you love bath bombs and want to make your own but don’t want to spend big bucks on buying bath bomb molds? Although we shared how weRead More

Tips for Tracking Your Spending

Tools and Tips for Tracking Your Spending

January 17, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last week, we discussed how to start a savings account. This week, to make saving even easier, I’m going to talk about tracking your spending. Tracking your spending is vital to any budget because it can help you see where your money is going so you can adjust it along the way and stop spending moneyRead More

Tips for Getting Rid of Junk Food and Building a Healthier Pantry

Tips for Building a Healthier Pantry

January 17, 2017 by Ann Leave a Comment

Last week, we discussed finding an accountability partner. This week, to keep you on track, we will talk about building a healthier pantry by cleaning all the foods that may be a temptation out of your cupboards so you can fill it with healthy ones instead. Let’s look at some ways to make these changes.Read More

How to Build an Emergency Food Stockpile on a Budget

How to Build an Emergency Food Stockpile on a Budget

January 13, 2017 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

  When you’re working on helping your family be prepared, one of the first things you should do is build a food stockpile. It doesn’t matter whether you’re preparing for storms, job loss, or worse. Food is the one need that they all have in common. Running out and just buying all of the foodRead More

Resealable zip top bags are useful for more than just packing lunches. These 6 Simple Hacks Using Zip Top Bags include frugal household uses and more!

6 Simple Hacks Using Zip Top Bags

January 12, 2017 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Resealable zip top bags are useful for more than just packing lunches. These 6 Simple Hacks Using Zip Top Bags include frugal household uses and more! Resealable zip top bags are amazing for packing lunches and taking snacks on the go, but did you know they have many other practical uses as well? Zip top bagsRead More

Lists are easy to make and can have such a positive impact on your daily schedule. To learn how, check out these 5 Ways Lists Can Change Your Life.

5 Ways Lists Can Change Your Life

January 10, 2017 by Editor 1 Comment

Lists are easy to make and can have such a positive impact on your daily schedule. To learn how, check out these 5 Ways Lists Can Change Your Life. List building is something that very few people take advantage of and that is a shame. Lists are wonderful! They are super easy to do andRead More

Tips for Setting Up a Savings Account where to find money in your budget to save

Tips for Setting Up a Savings Account

January 9, 2017 by Ann 1 Comment

Last week I discussed one of the basics of taking control of your finances; creating a budget. This week, I will give you tips on creating a savings account so you can live with more financial freedom and less stress. Creating a savings account is extremely important for everyone to do no matter your income, budgetRead 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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