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All-Natural Stainless Steel and Glass Cleaner Recipe- Looking for a natural way to clean your stainless steel and windows? Try this easy DIY recipe!

All-Natural Stainless Steel and Glass Cleaner Recipe

April 27, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Have you started making your own household cleaners? They are quite easy to make and usually much less expensive than store-bought cleaners. Below is a tutorial showing you how to make an All-Natural Stainless Steel and Glass Cleaner Recipe. This Stainless Steel and Glass Cleaner is very easy to make. It calls for ingredients you most likelyRead More

10 Simple Ways to Save Money on Drying Your Clothes- These 10 tips will save you money on drying your clothes. They are easy and more energy-efficient!

10 Simple Tips for Saving Money on Drying Your Clothes

April 26, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Did you know that using the dryer costs more than using the washing machine? There are several ways you can save money on this with these 10 Simple Tips for Saving Money on Drying Your Clothes. These aren’t all those simple, “just don’t use the dryer tips”, because that isn’t always 100% practical.  They will showRead More

How to Organize Your Child's Toys- These tips on how to clean up your child's toys will help keep their space clean and organized for better play.

How to Organize Your Child’s Toys

April 25, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

If there is one thing that we have heard time and time again it’s that to keep an organized home everything must have a place. No matter how hard we try there are areas that are a big problem and our children’s room seems to be one of those areas. Children always hate to giveRead More

10 Tips for Getting the Best Deals at Farmers’ Markets

April 22, 2016 by Christine T 5 Comments

Christine is sharing her tips for getting the best deals at Farmers’ Markets: Farmer’s Markets have an amazing atmosphere. The one where I live has not only produce, but local meat, flowers, baked goods, cheeses and even eggs. There are also cut flowers and small food trucks that line the market. I love that someRead More

5 Free Feminine Hygiene Sewing Patterns and Tutorials

5 Free Feminine Hygiene Sewing Patterns

April 21, 2016 by Christine T 6 Comments

We have found 5 free feminine hygiene sewing patterns that you can use in place of paper hygiene products. Did you know that you can make your own feminine hygiene products? It’s really simple and you can even use scrap fabrics from other projects. For some people, this may be too much of an “ick”Read More

Best Essential Oils to Pack for Travel- Essential oils are a must when traveling. Here are the most useful oils to pack, along with tips on how to use them.

Best Essential Oils to Pack for Travel

April 20, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Whether you are grabbing a flight for a fun weekend getaway or doing a cross country road trip with your family, here are the Best Essential Oils To Pack For Travel that are a must on your checklist. Essential oils are a great item to keep in your travel bag as they can help alleviate motion sickness orRead More

10 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water- Drinking lemon water regularly can have many health and beauty benefits. Here are 10 that you may find useful.

10 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water

April 18, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Lemons are a popular fruit due to their nutritional benefits.  Not only are they good for your health, but for beauty reasons as well.  They are a huge source of vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, potassium, and and also contain traces of vitamin A and iron.  Here are just 10 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water on a regular basis.Read More

10 Metabolism Boosting Superfoods- Do you need to kick start you health and fitness goals? These nutrient-dense foods will give your metabolism a boost!

10 Metabolism Boosting Superfoods

April 15, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

So you made those New Year resolutions a few months ago to hit the gym, eat healthier, and lose a few pounds in 2016.  But now that Spring has sprung, here’s hoping you have made some progress. If you need a little boost to keep the momentum going or need a kick start, try theseRead More

DIY Outdoor Seating Projects- These outdoor benches and chairs can be made on just about any budget. They're a fun way to add seating to your porch or yard.

DIY Outdoor Seating Projects

April 14, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Spring is gearing up and that means you are probably getting ready to start dusting off your patio for all the fun you will be having this summer. I don’t personally have a yard, but I wish I did. I enjoy entertaining and love a good BBQ. While you may not have an entire barRead More

7 Ways to Use Jasmine Essential Oil- Jasmine essential oil has a sweet, floral scent. Here are 7 ways you can use it in your beauty and household routines.

7 Ways to Use Jasmine Essential Oil

April 13, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you love the sweet and soothing scent of jasmine? Jasmine essential oil is a must have for all jasmine fans, as it can prove quite useful for your aromatherapy needs. Jasmine oil is one of the more rare oils, but you will find it easy to use, making it an essential oil that shouldRead More

10 Ways to Avoid Eating Out and Save Money- These tips will show you how to better plan your meals. You will save money in the kitchen and avoid eating out.

10 Ways to Avoid Eating Out and Save Money

April 12, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

We all know one of the best ways to save money is to avoid eating out. This can be easier said than done when you are busy and realize it’s 5:30 pm and you have yet to even defrost anything much less decide what is for dinner.  These 10 Ways to Avoid Eating Out and SaveRead More

Rustic Faux Succulent Planter- With a few inexpensive materials you can make this faux succulent planter. The unfinished log and moss create a natural look.

Rustic Faux Succulent Planter

April 11, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

Succulents are currently all the rage. They are made into all sorts of arrangements indoors and out. I have even seen them placed in pretty logs for wedding centerpieces and thought it could make a wonderful everyday decoration as well.  I love bringing nature indoors as much as possible and thought I could do somethingRead More

DIY Backyard Play Sets and Toys- Be the envy of every child on your block with these homemade swing sets and toys. Many of these are quite easy to build!

DIY Backyard Play Sets and Toys

April 8, 2016 by Christine T 1 Comment

I was super happy that when I was a kid we had a swing set with an attached slide. This was so much fun in the summer. Well, other than the pain that it would cause as it was metal and the slide felt like it was as hot as an oven in the summer.Read More

10 Budget Wedding Ideas for a Spring Wedding- A spring wedding can be done frugally with these money saving tips. Keep them in mind as you plan the big day.

10 Budget Wedding Ideas for a Spring Wedding

April 7, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Spring is a great time to have a wedding. No matter if you are having an indoor wedding or an outdoor wedding, there are some great ways to embrace spring and do so on a budget! Here are 10 Budget Wedding Ideas for a Spring Wedding that are helpful to know as you plan. 10 Budget WeddingRead More

7 Fun and Free Spring Dates- Have fun enjoying the sites and sounds of spring with your significant other with these 7 free date ideas.

7 Fun and Free Spring Dates

April 6, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

With the return of spring also comes the nicer weather. But, taking advantage of it doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money on dates with your significant other! Here are 7 Fun and Free Spring Dates that allow you to take in the great aspects of spring together without spending a dime.Read More

How to Save for a Vacation on Any Budget- Just about anyone can save for a vacation with these frugal tips. Try them out and start putting money away today!

How to Save for a Vacation on Any Budget

April 5, 2016 by Christine T 1 Comment

I am a person who has never been very well off. I also long so much to travel as it really soothes my soul and I just love simple things like a weekend away as well as week long excursions. I really love the outdoors and the feeling of taking a little time to spendRead More

DIY Coastal Succulent Planter- Add a simple touch to any coastal or beach themed room with this homemade succulent planter. It's an easy and frugal project!

DIY Coastal Succulent Planter

April 4, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

Sometimes I poke through the aisles of my local dollar store hoping for inspiration and I come up empty. Even after searching through aisle after aisle of plastic buckets, gift bags, and off-brand cleaners. But I am helplessly frugal so I go back time and again, and sometimes there are items that just jump off theRead More

Kid's Furniture Makeovers- Play furniture for kids is a fun way to recycle old furniture. These tutorials include DIY kitchens, activity tables, and more.

Kid’s Furniture Makeovers

April 1, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I started seeing all the creativity put forth by others when it comes to furniture flipping a couple of years ago on Pinterest.  Thrift store finds or worn out furniture are turned into something with new life. Unfortunately, Pinterest and all of it’s glory wasn’t a thing when my daughter was little or I wouldRead More

DIY Wine Cork Owl Family Wreath- This homemade wreath displays little owls made out of wine corks. It's a sweet and simple craft to make for a new family.

DIY Wine Cork Owl Family Wreath

March 31, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

Owls have been quite the rage in home decor for awhile now. I wanted to create a sweet and simple decorative item to represent a new little family that had been formed with the birth of a baby. I thought that a sweet little owl family wine cork craft resting in their “nest” was justRead More

How to Use Neem Essential Oil- Many cultures of have long relied on the benefits of neem oil. Learn all about this essential oil and helpful ways to use it.

How to Use Neem Essential Oil

March 30, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Neem oil is an essential oil pressed from the neem tree. Many cultures have relied on it for the variety of benefits it offers. Neem oil is not one of the more talked about essential oils, but it should be! This often overlooked oil has been used for centuries to help with skin issues, garden issues,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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