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Frugal Tips for Planning a Rustic Wedding- Here are some great ways to plan the rustic wedding of your dreams and save money in the process!

Frugal Tips for Planning a Rustic Wedding

July 12, 2016 by Ann 4 Comments

These tips will help you plan a frugal and memorable rustic wedding.Planning a rustic wedding can be tough but also rewarding! Rustic decor is in such high demand right now that you might have a hard time finding decor that’s affordable. The upside to planning a rustic wedding is that you can DIY your ownRead More

5 Tips to Eat Clean- Eliminate processed foods from your diet and start living a healthy lifestyle with these simple tips for eating clean.

5 Tips to Eat Clean

July 11, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

I bet you have heard the term, “Eat Clean” before, or people saying that they Eat Clean. What does that really mean? And more importantly, is it easy to do? In the simplest form, it means not eating any processed foods or fast food. It also includes eating whole foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, leanRead More

Weight Watchers Zero Point Foods- Use this list as an easy reference for 0 point foods on the Weight Watchers diet plan. You will also find 0 point recipes!

Weight Watchers Zero Point Foods

July 8, 2016 by Christine T 2 Comments

Have you used your Weight Watchers point for the day but are still hungry? Check out this list of Weight Watchers Zero Point Foods. Weight Watchers is an easy diet plan to follow and many people like it due to how easy it is to adapt to their own lifestyle. The idea is you getRead More

3 Creative and Frugal Uses for Pool Noodles

Frugal Uses for Pool Noodles

July 8, 2016 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Pool noodles can be used for so much more than playing in pools. Below are three frugal uses for pool noodles including a drink marker, straw toppers, and flower pot filler. For the projects listed below you will need an assortment of pool noodles. You can use plain tube noodles as well as the ribbed one that give you a flower look. YouRead More

Tips for Getting Debt Under Control- Here are a few small changes you can make that will make a big difference when you are trying to reduce your debt.

Tips for Getting Debt Under Control

July 7, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

These small changes could make a big difference in getting your debt under control. Getting debt under control is one of the hardest things to do, especially with how easy it is to get yourself IN to debt! If you’ve decided to make forward strides in your debt, keep reading to find useful Tips forRead More

5 Reasons to Use a Fitness Tracker- Here are 5 ways that a fitness tracker can help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

5 Reasons to Use a Fitness Tracker

July 6, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Here are 5 reasons to use a fitness tracker to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Fitness trackers are everywhere these days. Odds are, you know a few people with one always posting their step count or sleep patterns. A new one seems to come out every day offering more style, more tracking features, more,Read More

Frugal Tips for Planning a Thrifty Wedding - Here are some helpful tips for planning a beautiful wedding on a tight budget.

Frugal Tips for Planning a Thrifty Wedding

July 5, 2016 by Ann 3 Comments

Plan your dream wedding on a tight budget with these tips for planning a thrifty wedding.It’s wedding season! Planning a wedding is hard work and it’s no secret that weddings are expensive. Is it possible to have a thrifty wedding? Absolutely! There are a ton of ways you can cut down on wedding costs byRead More

How to Save Money on Weight Watchers- A healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be expensive. You can save money on Weight Watchers with these frugal tips.

How to Save Money on Weight Watchers

July 1, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Weight Watchers has been around for a while. If you are not familiar with it, the basic premise is that you follow a points-based system in order to achieve your weight loss goals. You can also go to meetings as well as a way to encourage you. Weight Watchers is a fairly easy to follow planRead More

10 Things That Are Cheaper to Buy Online- These items are generally less expensive when purchased online. You may surprised by how much money you can save!

10 Things That Are Cheaper to Buy Online

June 30, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Online shopping is a pretty normal part of most people’s life, but did you know that some things are actually a lot cheaper when bought online rather than in person at a brick and mortar establishment? Now, this isn’t to say that it will always be cheaper. There is the occasional fluke where you findRead More

10 Handy Uses for Cream of Tartar- Here are 10 frugal ways to use cream of tartar for cleaning, repelling ants, removing stains, and more!

10 Handy Uses for Cream of Tartar

June 29, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Here are 10 great ways to use cream of tartar aside from baking! It’s very likely that there’s a container of cream of tartar in your pantry right now, but that you only bring it out when you’re making desserts. But did you know that cream of tartar can be used for more than just baking?Read More

Extreme Grocery Savings Without Extreme Couponing- Here are some great ways to save money on groceries without using a single coupon.

Extreme Grocery Savings Without Extreme Couponing

June 28, 2016 by Christine T 1 Comment

Many people think in order to build a great stockpile or save a ton of money on groceries, you have to incorporate couponing. While couponing can save you a lot of money, you don’t necessarily have to coupon in order to get some real savings on your grocery budget. Couponing can be time consuming andRead More

Learn how to clean and organize Bathtub Toys- How to get children's bathtub toys under control and squeaky clean so they are safe and out of the way.

How to Clean and Organize Bathtub Toys

June 27, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

If your child is like every other child in the world they probably love playing with toys in the bathtub. Often times the first place these toys go is into their mouths, so knowing how to clean and organize them is a must! The bathroom is a filthy place full of germs and tub toys canRead More

How to Buy Whole Foods When You are on a Limited Budget

How to Buy Whole Foods on a Limited Budget

June 24, 2016 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Use the tips for how to buy whole foods on a limited budget to improve the quality of your groceries without increasing your grocery budget. I often hear people say they would like to buy healthier foods, but they are on a limited budget. I think it is possible to buy wholesome foods on aRead More

Depression Era Ways to Make Money- Earn extra cash with these simple jobs from the depression era that you can still do today.

Depression Era Jobs to Make Extra Money

June 24, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Here are some simple ways to make extra money for yourself or your family that many people used during the depression era. During the depression era, people had to get creative when it came to supporting their families. Much like today, the families in the depression era were struggling to make ends meet. This meant thatRead More

10 Inexpensive Fitness Tools for Home Workouts- This list of fitness accessories includes affordable and effective ways to workout at home even on a budget.

10 Inexpensive Fitness Tools for Home Workouts

June 23, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Whether you prefer to exercise in your home or it’s just more convenient for you, these inexpensive fitness tools are just what you need to complete great workouts without heading to the gym. Want to get fit without blowing your budget on a treadmill…or um, fancy coat rack? Here are 10 Inexpensive Fitness Tools forRead More

Tips for Losing Weight During the Summer

Tips for Losing Weight During Summer

June 22, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

These helpful tips will help you achieve your weight loss goals this summer! Losing weight during summer is one of the hardest things to do! It’s hot out, everyone is vacationing, and it’s generally just a lazier, slower time of year. Don’t be discouraged, though! This article includes helpful Tips for Losing Weight During the Summer.Read More

DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass- This homemade spray has a naturally refreshing scent without the unhealthy chemicals in store bought products.

DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass

June 21, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass adds a fresh scent to your linens without toxic chemicals.Making your own DIY linen spray is a great way to know that what you’re spraying in your home is non-toxic and safe for you and your family! So many of the sprays out there now have awful chemicals inRead More

How to Organize Your Purse- Tired of the mess in the bottom of your purse? Here are some tips to help you get your bag organized!

How to Organize Your Purse

June 20, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

If there is one thing we women have to watch, it is carrying too much. Between children, diaper bags, groceries, and our own purse, it’s no wonder we end up having back problems early in life. Sometimes it’s hard to cut down on carrying your kids, but if you can keep the weight of theRead More

10 Benefits of Listening to Books

10 Benefits of Listening to Books

June 17, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you wish you could fit more time for books into your busy life? I love listening to books it allows me multi-task and listen to a book while doing chores, exercising, or driving. I often choose an audio book in place of listening to music or watching TV. 10 Benefits of Listening to BooksRead More

103 Free Knitting Patterns for Men, Women, and Children- Knit something special for a loved one with this ultimate list of free knitting patterns.

103 Free Knitting Patterns for Men, Women, and Children

June 17, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Knitting is not a skill I have acquired yet, but I love the delicate look of it and hand-knitted items hold up very well. I kind of feel like knitting is an old-fashioned and almost forgotten craft. It used to be that many moms and grandmothers lovingly made things their family needed with just someRead 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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