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How to Make Money at Holiday Craft Shows - What you need to do to from finding craft shows to making the sale and generating future business.

How to Make Money at Holiday Craft Shows

September 22, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you a crafter? Do you enjoy creating jewelry, woodwork, scarves, purses, or other handmade goods? If so, you may be able to make a little extra holiday cash this season. Craft shows are all the rage around the holidays as people are on the hunt for the perfect gift. If you enjoy crafting oneRead More

Cut daily spending with these 25 Substitutions You Can Make to Save Money. They include budget-friendly alternatives to products and services you may use.

25 Substitutions You Can Make to Save Money

September 21, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you’re looking for ways to cut your daily spending, here are 25 Substitutions You Can Make to Save Money. You will be surprised by how much you can save when you make these small changes. How many ways to save money do you waste on a daily basis? I’d be willing to wager that thereRead More

This Upcycled Serving Tray Chalkboard is a charming way to display messages in your home. It's also an easy DIY project that is quite inexpensive to make!

Upcycled Serving Tray Chalkboard

September 19, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Upcycled Serving Tray Chalkboard is a charming way to display greetings or messages in your home. It’s such an inexpensive and easy project that you can make one for yourself and give one to a friend! Little message boards are a fun way to jot down reminders or display greetings in your home. Decorative chalkboardsRead More

Get active and stay active with these tips on How to Exercise Daily and Stick to It. They will help you keep moving and achieve your fitness goals.

How to Exercise Daily and Stick to It

September 15, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you tend to start an exercise routine only to stop a short while later? Do you lack the energy to knock out workouts on a regular basis? Check out these tips on How to Exercise Daily and Stick to it to help you achieve your fitness goals. It is a rare thing indeed to find thatRead More

Check out these 7 Reasons to Volunteer as a Family. Volunteering together not only benefits your community, but your family as well.

7 Reasons to Volunteer as a Family

September 14, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Check out these great reasons why you should volunteer with your family. You will find that volunteering has benefits to your family and those in need in your community. Volunteering is not something that comes up very often when you talk about family activities and I have never really understood why. This is a fantastic way toRead More

Do you have a hard time crawling out of bed in the morning? These 7 Tips for Becoming an Early Riser will make it easier to wake up and take on the day.

7 Tips for Becoming an Early Riser

September 12, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Do you crawl, or even stumble out of bed early in the morning?  If so, check out these great Tips for Becoming an Early Riser. Have you ever considered being an early riser? Maybe you are a night owl or just cannot seem to crawl out of bed at all. If you’re looking for ways to make thoseRead More

Avoid dangerous situations on and off campus by following these 8 Safety Tips for College Freshman. They are vital for students living in a new environment.

8 Safety Tips for College Freshman

September 8, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These safety tips are key for any college freshman. Keeping them in mind will help avoid potentially dangerous situations that can occur in a new environment. Going to college is an exciting time, but unfortunately it can also be a dangerous time. Not only are you in a new environment, but you’re also constantly aroundRead More

Tips for Making Sunday Mornings Less Hectic for Church- Are your Sunday mornings chaotic? Enjoy more relaxed and organized mornings with these tips.

Tips for Making Sunday Mornings Less Hectic for Church

September 7, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

Sunday mornings are hectic in many homes. Waking up and getting everyone dressed and out the door in time for mass is a large task. Why is it so hectic and what can be done about it? You no longer have to be stuck in that rut where things are crazy. Say goodbye to theRead More

How to Get Help Paying Your Rent or Mortgage- If you are struggling to pay for your home or rent, here are some ways to find assistance in your community.

How to Get Help Paying Your Rent or Mortgage

September 5, 2016 by Christine T 2 Comments

In life, there are some basic human needs and shelter is definitely one of them. Nothing is scarier in the land of finances than coming to terms with the fact that you are struggling to pay for the roof over your head. This can be even scarier when you have kids or people who dependRead More

6 Tips for Being Productive Your Freshman Year- Your freshman year of college is a big adjustment! Stay productive and on task with these helpful tips.

6 Tips for Being Productive Your Freshman Year

September 1, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Your freshman year in college is very likely to be your toughest. You’ll need to adjust to being away from home and to being fully responsible for yourself. You’ll also need to deal with managing your own money and so much more. It’s an incredibly exciting time, but it’s also super scary. The fear, stress,Read More

25 Items You Should Buy in Bulk- Buying these items in bulk will help you save money and reduce those last minute trips to the store.

25 Items You Should Buy in Bulk

August 31, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Some items are dramatically less expensive when purchased in bulk. Here are 25 items you should buy in bulk. Buying in bulk can really help you save money in the long run, plus you also save yourself the hassle of having to make last-minute store trips. Buying in bulk means you have the items youRead More

What to buy in September - seasonal sales, clearance items, and in-season produce

What to Buy in September

August 30, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

It’s September! That means school is in session and the holidays are just around the corner. If you are starting to think about your shopping strategy for the month, take a peek below at some helpful tips to get you started. September can be the perfect time to snag some sales and really get someRead More

How to Find Free Clothing Assistance- Here are some helpful resources to use when you or someone you know is short on money and in need of free clothing.

How to Find Free Clothing Assistance

August 29, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There have been times in my life where I couldn’t afford to buy new clothes for either myself with the changing seasons, or for my child as she grew. I have always been an avid thrift shopper, but sometimes even thrift store clothing is too much to afford. There are many reasons people may need helpRead More

DIY Rustic Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holder- This farmhouse style rustic makeup brush holder is easy to make and can even be washed.

DIY Rustic Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holder

August 26, 2016 by Katie Femia 10 Comments

I am a big fan of anything rustic or farmhouse style in home decor. This goes for main living areas like the living room and kitchen as well as small details in the bathroom. Another thing I love is simple DIYs that can add great touches to your home and this DIY Rustic Mason Jar MakeupRead More

9 Things Your College Freshman Needs to Know- Is your college freshman ready to handle life on their own? Being able to tackle these life skills will help!

9 Things Your College Freshman Needs to Know

August 25, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

College is a scary and exciting time for incoming freshmen students. It’s also extremely scary for parents. Letting go of your child and sending them off by themselves for the first time is terrifying. Up until now, their safety and care has been in your capable hands. Once they go off on their own, it willRead More

20 Items You Should Buy Generic- Buying these generic food and grocery items will help you stretch your budget and save money.

20 Items You Should Buy Generic

August 24, 2016 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

As an avid shopper and deal hunter you probably already know that buying generic can save you tons of money. But how do you know which items are best to buy generic? Below we have compiled the Top 20 Items You Should Buy Generic, so you can be sure you are stretching your budget asRead More

How to Save on Canning Supplies - tips for saving on all the items you need for canning

How to Save on Canning Supplies

August 23, 2016 by Kristi 7 Comments

Do you have a garden overflowing with ripe fruits and vegetables? If so you might want to think about canning all the yummy treats from your garden. Fruits and vegetables go bad very quickly and canning is a great way to preserve your hard work! Canning isn’t always a cheap hobby to jump into. InRead More

How to Get Help with Personal Hygiene Products- Here are some ways to find help when you are in need of personal hygiene items like shampoo and toothpaste.

How to Get Help with Personal Hygiene Products

August 22, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We all go through seasons in our lives. Some of those seasons have us in the upswing with only minor worries and issues. Others keep us in the downswing with a myriad of problems we never knew could exist. Sometimes, despite what we do, we find ourselves sinking deep in the downswing. This can meanRead More

8 Bad Habits That Will Keep you Broke- Are you always wondering where your money goes? These bad habits will keep you in a continuous cycle of spending.

8 Bad Habits That Will Keep You Broke

August 19, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When you got your last paycheck, what did you do? Did you faithfully pay your bills or did you go out and spend the money willy nilly? Will you have money left over when you get your next check or will you scrimp and save until your next payday? If you answered the later toRead More

6 Tips to Avoid the 'Freshman 15'- It's easy to gain weight during your freshman year due to stress and lifestyle changes. These tips can help you avoid it!

6 Tips to Avoid the ‘Freshman 15’

August 18, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

The freshman 15. Have you ever heard of it? In short, it is the weight gain that a lot of incoming college freshmen gain during their first year of college. For most, they seem to think that the freshman 15 is inevitable, but really it isn’t. Here are 6 Tips to Avoid the ‘Freshman 15’Read 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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