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5 Things You Are Forgetting to Include in Your Budget- Here are 5 expenses you may not be including in your budget and why they throw your budget off.

5 Things You Are Forgetting to Include in Your Budget

March 2, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

 Can’t figure out why your budget is so off at the end of each month? Little things can throw it off and you aren’t catching them. They may not be monthly expenses and that’s what makes them so hard to catch. Here are the top 5 Things You Are Forgetting to Include in Your Budget and reasonsRead More

Homemade Rosemary and Lavender Mini Hand Soaps- These little soaps moisturize and cleanse using natural ingredients. They're also a wonderful handmade gift!

Homemade Rosemary and Lavender Mini Hand Soaps

March 1, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

These sweet Homemade Rosemary and Lavender Mini Hand Soaps are a great addition to any guest bathroom or use them to fill up a pretty mason jar and bring them as a hostess gift. Teachers, neighbors, friends, and everyone else will love this thoughtful handmade gift. Simple natural ingredients create a moisturizing and cleansing hand soap thatRead More

DIY Yarn Easter Eggs

February 27, 2016 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

My friend David is sharing a tutorial for DIY Yarn Easter Eggs: These DIY Yarn Easter Eggs are a fun and easy Easter craft to do with kids. The hardest part is waiting for the eggs to dry! You can use the string Easter eggs to decorate for Easter. Place them in a basket andRead More

16 DIY Mirror Tutorials- A mirror is a simple way to update your space. These tutorials include decorative mirrors that are inexpensive and easy to make.

16 DIY Mirror Tutorials

February 26, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I have always loved fancy looking mirrors shown in catalogs and home decor magazines. The problem for me has always been the cost of owning such pieces. A mirror is perfect for just about any space though, because it has an amazing ability to open up any room and make it appear larger. On topRead More

Are Streaming Video Services Really Cheaper Than Cable?- Can streaming video services really save you money? Here is a cost comparison compared to cable TV.

Are Streaming Video Services Really Cheaper Than Cable?

February 25, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

We see so many people urging us to cut the cable strings and get streaming video services like Netflix, but are these subscriptions really cheaper? In reality, it sounds great but let’s dig deep and take a look! Are Streaming Video Services Really Cheaper Than Cable? Cost Comparison: Now, assuming you already have the internet weRead More

12 Free Knitting Patterns for Men- Check out this collection of free knit patterns for men including ties, sweaters, cup cozies, scarves, and more!

12 Free Knitting Patterns for Men

February 24, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

It’s pretty classic for anyone to knit something like a sweater or scarf for the men in their life. A homemade knitted sweater is something that will last for many seasons and looks very nice as well. But what if you are hoping to knit something more exciting, fun, or fresh? It is easy toRead More

Upcycled Gumball Machine Terrarium- Repurpose an old gumball machine by turning it into a terrarium. Your plants will have a safe and decorative home!

Upcycled Gumball Machine Terrarium

February 23, 2016 by Jody 2 Comments

I picked up this cute and fun pink bubble gum machine at a yard sale a couple months ago. I knew I wasn’t going to fill it with candy of any sort, but I just knew I had to have it for something. So I bought it and I stared at it knowing that itRead More

7 Ways to Let Go of Clutter- If you want to live a clutter-free life, take a look at these 7 helpful tips. Letting go is easier when you have a good plan.

7 Ways to Let Go of Clutter

February 19, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to release some clutter from your life. If you are wondering how you can live a clutter free life, take a look below at these helpful tips. Below you will find 7 Ways to Let Go of Clutter in your life, giving you the time and energyRead More

25 Creative Ways to Reuse Egg Cartons- Don't toss your egg cartons! These tips will show you how to reuse them for organization, storage, and crafts.

25 Creative Ways to Reuse Egg Cartons

February 19, 2016 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Does your family go through carton after carton of eggs? If so, you might be wondering what to do with those sturdy, multi compartment cartons. It never feels quite right tossing them in the trash or recycling! Instead, take a look below at 25 Creative Ways to Reuse Egg Cartons that you can try. You willRead More

How to Keep Track of Kitchen Inventory- Save yourself valuable time and money by creating an inventory of items you have on hand in your kitchen.

How to Keep Track of Kitchen Inventory

February 19, 2016 by Kristi 2 Comments

Do you find yourself coming home from the grocery store realizing you bought too much of one thing or not enough of another? I don’t know about you but this happens to me all the time! For almost six months straight I was buying tomato sauce and rice every single grocery trip! I go groceryRead More

11 DIY Playroom Furniture Projects- Improve storage and create cute design pieces in your child's playroom with these simple furniture tutorials.

11 DIY Playroom Furniture Projects

February 19, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I feel like I was super lucky as a kid to have a playroom. It was in the basement of our house and I loved that there was a space just for my brother and I to play and be creative. We had all of our favorite toys in there and it was such aRead More

Soothing Vapor Bath Soak- Relax in the tub with these aromatic bath salts if you're fighting a cold or have tired muscles after a long day.

Soothing Vapor Bath Soak

February 18, 2016 by Jody 2 Comments

There is nothing quite so miserable as having a terrible head cold with a stopped up head and nose- the kind that interferes with breathing, thinking, and well, just life in general. Being a busy work at home mom I don’t have time to let those symptoms keep me down, and I hate when theRead More

Dollar Store DIY St. Patrick's Day Wreath- Make this St. Patrick's Day wreath for just $3! In just minutes you can add the luck of the Irish to your door!

Dollar Store DIY St. Patrick’s Day Wreath

February 16, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you ready to add a little luck of the Irish to your space? If so, a St. Patrick’s Day wreath may be just the thing you need! You don’t have to spend big bucks buying a premade wreath. In fact, you can easily make your own using all Dollar Tree craft supplies. And hereRead More

5 Habits of Frugal People- Here are 5 things that frugal people do on a regular basis. Adopt these habits to reduce debt and increase your savings.

5 Habits of Frugal People

February 15, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Learn how to be thriftier with these 5 habits of frugal people. Some people make being frugal look easy. They have their emergency savings and no debt and do everything every book has said to do. They just ‘have it’ and make it look effortless. So why can’t we be like that? What is holdingRead More

11 DIY Kid's Furniture Projects- Here are 11 kid's furniture pieces you can build yourself. They are inexpensive and include easy to follow tutorials.

11 DIY Kid’s Furniture Projects

February 12, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I love dreaming of owning Pottery Barn furnishings for a perfect nursery or kid’s room, but looking at the prices, it’s pretty much a no-go for me. Kids can be tough an furniture and on top of that, they do tend to outgrow certain pieces within a few years. The money spent on the furnitureRead More

Top 5 Organization Items for Small Spaces- If you live in a small space, staying organized is a must. These 5 items will improve storage and keep you sane!

Top 5 Organization Items for Small Spaces

February 10, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

If you live in a small space you know storage is prime real estate and staying organized is a must. If you don’t, your stuff can easily over take you before you know it! Besides the under the bed storage every ones goes to first, here are the Top 5 Organization Items for Small Spaces.  TheyRead More

Workout Music to Keep You Motivated- These music suggestions are just what you need to take on your next workout and keep your momentum through to the end!

Workout Music to Keep You Motivated

February 8, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

You’ve decided that exercise is now going to be a part of your daily life, but you are just lacking motivation to make it through your workouts. One of the best ways to keep momentum is to use music. Here are some great suggestions for Workout Music to Keep You Motivated. Not only is theRead More

Here's an easy and budget-friendly Valentine's Day party idea for the classroom or kid-friendly party!

Valentine’s Day Party Idea for Kids

February 6, 2016 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Here’s an easy and budget-friendly Valentine’s Day party idea for kids! Regardless if you are hosting a party in your child’s classroom or your home, this Valentine’s Day Party Idea for Kids is also budget-friendly and easy to do! So keep reading for tips on how to make this together (psst, it involved a trip toRead More

13 Easy DIY Pallet Projects- These 13 easy building tutorials use recycled pallets. Pallet wood is frugal and adds a nice weathered look to your projects.

13 Easy DIY Pallet Projects

February 5, 2016 by Christine T 5 Comments

Have you come into some wood pallets? Here are easy DIY Pallet projects to put them to use. Ever since I saw a bed on Pinterest made out of pallet boards, I have wanted to do some DIY projects. Unfortunately, I also have always lived in apartments so it doesn’t lend itself well to woodworkingRead More

How to Make a Felt Heart Sachet - Make this easy heart sachet for Valentine's Day using felt, glue, and essential oils. No sewing required!

How to Make a Felt Heart Sachet

February 5, 2016 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

If you are looking for a sweet smelling, handmade Valentine’s Day gift, this essential oil scented felt heart sachet is perfect. Don’t worry, as you don’t need to make a single stitch to craft one. In fact, all you need is a little felt and your favorite essential oil and you are all set! IfRead 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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