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Tips for Finding an Accountability Partner to keep you on track and encourage you to meet your goals

Tips for Finding an Accountability Partner

January 9, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last week, I discussed ways to find a weight loss plan that will work for you. This week, I want to talk about finding an accountability partner. An accountability partner is someone that can help hold you accountable to your health and fitness goals. It can be as simple as someone who meets you eachRead 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

7 Ways to stick to a sugar-free diet for good!

7 Ways to Stick to a Sugar-Free Diet for Good

January 4, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

My friend Jess Weaver has had a lot of success losing weight following the plan outlined in the book Trim Healthy Mama Plan, so I asked her to share here tips for dealing with sugar cravings. A sugar-free diet is something that has become more and more popular in recent years. White cane sugar hasRead More

Do you drink a lot of coffee, soda, or energy drinks? Kick your caffeine addiction once and for all with these 6 Easy Steps to Quitting Caffeine.

6 Easy Steps to Quitting Caffeine

January 3, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you drink a lot of coffee, soda, or energy drinks? Kick your caffeine addiction once and for all with these 6 Easy Steps to Quitting Caffeine. Quitting caffeine is something that some people feel is impossible and it is easy to see why. Caffeine is highly addictive and it can make you feel like deathRead More

Tips and resources for creating a budget plan that works for you, your goals. and your lifestyle.

Resources for Creating a Budget Plan

January 2, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Resources for Creating a Budget Plan When deciding to live a more frugal life, it can be hard to know where to start. If you think about it, what are some of the reasons you are wanting to live a more frugal life? I bet it has something to do with your budget! So first,Read More

Tips for choosing the best weight loss program for you, your lifestyle, and your budget

Choosing the Best Weight Loss Program for You

January 2, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are some tips for choosing the best weight loss program for you. Choosing the Best Weight Loss Program for You When starting a weight loss plan, it’s important to know what kind will work for you and what won’t. Finding or creating a plan that will work for you from the beginning, and beingRead More

New Years Resolution Ideas and Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions

New Year’s Resolution Ideas and Plans for Keeping Them

January 1, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Some people dread New Year’s resolutions and some of my friends refuse to make them for fear of failing. I embrace the opportunity to get a fresh start! I view the new year as an opportunity to shed some of the bad habits that were holding us back in the prior year and create newRead More

A great way to get organized is by tackling little tasks each day. Here are 6 tips on How to Organize Your Life for the New Year to make it an easy process.

How to Organize Your Life for the New Year

December 30, 2016 by Ann 5 Comments

The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on organizing your life.  The thing is, you don’t have to wait until January 1st to get started!  These tips are ideal for helping you organize your home and life for a wonderful and productive new year. Tackle clutter and disarray now ratherRead More

Learn How to Set Fitness Goals You Can Actually Reach by making sure they are reasonable and fit into your lifestyle. These tips will get you started.

How to Set Fitness Goals You Can Actually Reach

December 29, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Following a fitness plan can be hard to do. What works for one person may not work for you. Goals are not met or you give up entirely due to boredom or poor results. Here are 5 helpful tips on How to Set Fitness Goals You Can Actually Reach. Setting fitness goals is often tough toRead More

9 ways to stop sugar cravings when trying to go sugar-free

9 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings

December 28, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

These 9 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings include low sugar and sugar-free food options. Give them a try the next time you need to satisfy your sweet tooth! My friend Jess Weaver has had a lot of success losing weight following the plan outlined in the book Trim Healthy Mama Plan, so I asked herRead More

Here are 6 Get Fit Tips for the New Year that wont cost you a lot of time or money. Give them a try in order reach new health and fitness goals.

6 Get Fit Tips for the New Year

December 21, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are 6 Get Fit Tips for the New Year that wont cost you a lot of time or money. Give them a try in order reach new health and fitness goals. As you begin another year with the decision to get healthy, you may not know where to begin.  Here are 6 Get FitRead More

Learn How to Develop a Weight Loss Plan to improve your health and lose weight in the new year. These helpful tips are a great way to get started!

How To Develop A Weight Loss Plan

December 19, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Learn How to Develop a Weight Loss Plan to improve your health and lose weight in the new year. These helpful tips are a great way to get started! With the new year approaching, now is the time that everyone starts to think about how to develop a weight loss plan as part of theirRead More

52 small changes to save more money this year

52 Small Changes to Save More Money

December 18, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you are looking to better your finances in the New Year, you need to take steps to save money, but those steps don’t need to be huge. You can make small changes to save money and you can make these changes incrementally throughout the year. Making small changes makes it more likely that youRead 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

How to Make Time to Meal Prep at Home

How to Make Time to Meal Prep at Home

December 14, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Are you interested in meal prepping but not sure where you’ll find the time in your busy schedule? Check out these helpful tips on How to Make Time to Meal Prep at Home. Photo Credit: Chris Holloman for Prep-Ahead meals from Scratch If you are looking for ways to make the most of your timeRead More

Doing laundry can feel like a never ending battle. Use these Laundry Room Tips to Help Keep Your Sanity and get the job done without feeling overwhelmed.

Laundry Room Tips to Help Keep Your Sanity

December 12, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Getting laundry done can feel like a never-ending battle. Use these Laundry Room Tips to Help Keep Your Sanity and get the job done without feeling overwhelmed. Laundry is enough to make anyone go insane. By the time you have the laundry done, the family has a new pile ready for you. That’s why we areRead More

How to Manage Your Home How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind

How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind

December 11, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I received a copy of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind to review and cleaning supplies from Proctor and Gamble to implement the cleaning tips in the book. I have not been compensated and the opinions are entirely my own. I was fortunate to read the first draft of How to Manage YourRead More

Trying to lose weight? These tips on How to Meal Prep for Weight Loss will help you save money, plan out nutritious meals, and avoid unhealthy temptations.

How to Meal Prep for Weight Loss

December 8, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Are you trying to lose weight or make healthy changes in your diet? These tips on How to Meal Prep for Weight Loss will help you save money, plan out nutritious meals, and avoid unhealthy temptations. Meal prepping for weight loss is a good way to make sure you get the nutrition you are lookingRead More

Looking for frugal ways to clean and maintain your home? Check out these clever Household Tips from the Depression Era!

Household Tips from the Depression Era

December 7, 2016 by Christine T 2 Comments

Looking for frugal ways to clean and maintain your home? Check out these clever Household Tips from the Depression Era! I love that being frugal is something that many people are taking back into their lives. Some people do it out of necessity and others do it to be less wasteful. Whatever your reason forRead 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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