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Save money this holiday season by putting your smartphone to work. You can earn cash and store rewards with these Apps That Will Help You Pay for Christmas.

Apps That Will Help You Pay for Christmas

November 2, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

When it comes to sneaking in a bit of extra money into your budget, a smartphone makes a great tool that more than pays for itself. This holiday season you can put your phone to work to help pay for your Christmas list. From gifts for loved ones to family dinners, you can find savingsRead More

Save time and money by keeping your wrapping supplies organized and readily available. Learn how with these tips on How to Create a Gift Wrapping Station.

How to Create a Gift Wrapping Station

October 31, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Save time and money by keeping your wrapping supplies organized and readily available. Learn how with these tips on How to Create a Gift Wrapping Station. There is something to be said about having a gift wrapping station. Having a place to go where all your gift wrapping and card writing materials are located, readily available,Read More

The sun may not be blazing, but the winter can still be pretty harsh on your skin. Use these 6 Simple Winter Skin Care Tips to maintain a healthy glow.

6 Simple Winter Skin Care Tips

October 27, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

The sun may not be blazing, but the winter can still be pretty harsh on your skin. Use these 6 Simple Winter Skin Care Tips to maintain a healthy glow. As we approach the winter months there are a ton of things to think about regarding beauty and fashion.  The love of boots, scarves, warmRead More

Is it hard for you to tell others no even when you're stretched thin? These 5 Tips for Learning How to Say No will help you through this sticky situation.

5 Tips for Learning How to Say No

October 24, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Saying no is not something that most people are very comfortable doing. Others will always need favors and as long as you are a willing ‘yes man’ (or woman) they will continue to ask. Should you say no all the time? Of course not. It is good to help our neighbors, friends, and family. Still,Read More

These 10 Recipes for Upcycling Your Essential Oil Bottles include room sprays, breath freshener, and more. Don't throw away those glass bottles, reuse them!

Top 10 Recipes for Upcycling Your Essential Oil Bottles

October 21, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

These 10 Recipes for Upcycling Your Essential Oil Bottles include room sprays, breath freshener, scented paint, and more. You will also find easy instructions for getting those tiny glass bottles clean inside and out. Don’t throw away the empty bottles, reuse them! If you are like many of us out there who are in theRead More

Do you ever grocery shop at Dollar Tree? You can find healthy snack and protein options when you follow these tips on How to Eat Healthy at Dollar Tree.

How to Eat Healthy at Dollar Tree

October 20, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you ever grocery shop at Dollar Tree? You can find healthy snack and protein options when you follow these tips on How to Eat Healthy at Dollar Tree. Take a look the next time you’re there and see what you healthy food items you can find! The Dollar Tree seems to be a newRead More

Get a head start on your busy day with these 7 Tasks You Can Complete Over Coffee. There is a lot you can get gone while enjoying this morning ritual!

7 Tasks You Can Complete Over Coffee

October 19, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Get a head start on your busy day with these 7 Tasks You Can Complete Over Coffee. There is a lot you can get gone while enjoying this morning ritual! Do you love to multitask? In most cases it isn’t an option, it is essential! Chances are, you probably find all sorts of pockets ofRead More

Check out this Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape! You can create this amazing setting yourself with our decorative tips and inspiration.

Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape

October 17, 2016 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Planning a Halloween party or looking for a fun way to decorate your home for Halloween? Check out this Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape idea for inspiration and tips. Seriously? How did we get to October already! I love this time of year; it’s all about boots, sweaters, and football! I’m not a hugeRead More

Clove is a natural option for keeping common pests away from your home and yard. These 5 tips on How to Use Cloves to Repel Pests will show you how!

How to Use Cloves to Repel Pests

October 13, 2016 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Clove is a natural option for keeping common pests away from your home and yard. These 5 tips on How to Use Cloves to Repel Pests will help you use this common spice to your advantage! Cloves don’t just smell amazing, did you know they are great for pest control too? Found in the spices sectionRead More

Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with a lot of delicious food. These 5 Exercise Tips for the Holiday Season will help keep weight gain to a minimum.

5 Exercise Tips for the Holiday Season

October 12, 2016 by Editor 3 Comments

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are filled with a lot of delicious food. Some of these foods are a little hard on our waistlines. These 5 Exercise Tips for the Holiday Season will help keep weight gain to a minimum. Everybody loves the holiday season. Why not? You get to spend extra time with lovedRead More

Feel like you're always running out of time and room on your schedule? Get organized with these 5 Tips to Prioritize Your Life and Get More Done.

5 Tips to Prioritize Your Life and Get More Done

October 10, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Feel like you’re always running out of time and room on your schedule? Get organized with these 5 Tips to Prioritize Your Life and Get More Done. Getting organized in life is a perpetual, liquid process that most people rarely master. The reason why is because they don’t prioritize and they spend little time makingRead More

This Rustic Brick Centerpiece is a nice addition to your table in any season. The tutorial includes everything you need to make this frugal and easy craft.

Rustic Brick Centerpiece

October 7, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

This Rustic Brick Centerpiece is a nice addition to your table in spring and summer, or even fall. It is inexpensive to make with a few crafting materials and won’t take long at all. Your dining table will glow with the light of the tea lights, adding to the rustic touch of this centerpiece. Sometimes,Read More

This homemade Stove Top Potpourri will fill your home with the warm scents of cinnamon and clove. It can also be reused to create a lasting fall fragrance.

Autumn Stove Top Potpourri

October 6, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This easy homemade Stove Top Potpourri will fill your home with the warm scents of cinnamon and clove. It can also be reused up to 4 times to create a lasting fall fragrance. Fall brings with it some very familiar scents. For most people, that is the warm smell of baking spices in the air.Read More

What to Buy in October - 50 Items on sale this month

What to Buy in October

October 4, 2016 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

October is the perfect time for pumpkins, tricks, and treats. But did you know you can also count on a variety of great sales during the month of October? Take a look below at a list of what to buy in October, as certain items will be at their lowest price of the year. WhenRead More

Do you find it difficult to accomplish your day-to-day goals? Improve focus and stay on track with these 5 Tips to Becoming More Productive.

5 Tips to Becoming More Productive

October 3, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Improve focus and stay on track when trying to accomplish your day-to-day goals with these 5 Tips to Becoming More Productive. Whether it’s checking off work related tasks or just getting a few things done around your home, these tips will help you become more productive. If you are a busy person or you workRead More

This DIY Scarecrow Wine Glass Votive Holder is a great fall craft. It's an inexpensive way to decorate your table with a pretty tea light candle.

DIY Scarecrow Wine Glass Votive Holder

September 30, 2016 by Ann 3 Comments

I love this Scarecrow Wine Glass craft!  It’s such a fun way to decorate a mantle, or even build a unique centerpiece for the fall season.  Even though it is a glass craft project, this wine glass craft is still a good idea for your kids to help create. My favorite way to decorate forRead More

7 Ways for College Students to Stretch Their Food Budget

7 Ways for College Students to Stretch Their Food Budget

September 28, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Here are 7 Ways for College Students to Stretch Their Food Budget so they can save money and avoid unhealthy eating habits.  These include frugal tips for buying groceries and how to find dining deals around campus. You might think that being a college student means living on a diet of ramen noodles. But the truth is, there areRead More

Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

September 27, 2016 by Wanda Leave a Comment

Wanda is sharing how to make a quick and easy fall wreath with this tutorial: We are approaching the end of September and it’s time to start decorating for Fall and Thanksgiving. Fall wreaths are a very easy and popular way to decorate your front door and your home. Today I am sharing a quickRead More

Vinegar is a powerful disinfectant. Here are 21 Ways to Clean Your Whole Home with Vinegar that are budget-friendly and don't require harsh chemicals.

21 Ways to Clean Your Whole Home with Vinegar

September 26, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use these tips and tricks to clean your entire home with vinegar. It is a budget-friendly and safe way to clean practically every room! Have you ever used vinegar to clean? If not, giving it a try should be at the top of your to-do list. Vinegar is a powerful disinfectant which makes it perfect forRead More

These DIY Decorative Fall Plates are a simple way to decorate your home or dinner table. You will love how easy they are to make with fall window clings.

Decorative Fall Plates

September 23, 2016 by Ann 10 Comments

You can’t find a simpler way to spruce up your home than with these Decorative Fall Plates. You will love how easy they are to make with autumn-themed window clings. Add a touch of pumpkins, acorns, and color changing leaves to your table this fall with these simple peel and stick Decorative Fall Plates. WhetherRead 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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