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Setting your table for Christmas doesn't have to break the bank. Read my tips on how to pull of a Stylish Green, Red and White Christmas Table Setting. Pin it for later!

Stylish Christmas Table Setting That Doesn’t Break The Bank

December 12, 2015 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Stylish Christmas Table Setting That Doesn’t Break The Bank Katie recently shared some ideas on how to spruce up your Holiday table with a few simple tips. A few things she mentioned about Holiday Table decor settings were: Add some light Use an Interesting Centerpiece Choose a warm color palette Add fresh elements So I decidedRead More

Easy DIY Spice Racks- Here are 12 homemade spice racks that will help you get your kitchen organized. These spice racks are inexpensive and easy to make.

Easy DIY Spice Racks

December 11, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There is nothing more annoying, when you are a cook that loves to use lots of spice, than having no where to put all of them. If you have tried neatly stacking them in your cupboard, you probably know how that always ends- bottles flying out every time you open that cupboard. Also, I tendRead More

Frugal Winter Date Ideas- Don't pass up date night just because you're on a budget! Here are 5 inexpensive date ideas that you can enjoy this winter.

Frugal Winter Date Ideas

December 10, 2015 by Kristi Leave a Comment

The winter months are cold and probably make you feel like staying indoors nice and comfy! Resist the urge to hibernate all winter. In fact, you should take advantage of the cold winter months and enjoy a frugal winter date with your spouse. There are several fun things you can do during the winter thatRead More

How to Use Ginger Oil- Learn all about the benefits of Ginger Oil as well as how to make your own and instructions for use. This is one useful root!

How to Use Ginger Oil

December 9, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Ginger oil isn’t an oil you hear about everyday, but it is one worth paying attention too! Ginger oil can be used in a variety of recipes, or to help with a variety of health and beauty issues. You may already be enjoying the many benefits of ginger, and ginger oil is just another wayRead More

DIY Star Wars Gifts- These homemade gifts are inspired by The Force! Create clothing, wall art, and more for the Star wars fans on your Christmas gift list!

DIY Star Wars Gifts

December 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Star Wars fans are rejoicing over the new film from the series set to release this month in theaters and it is perfect timing with Christmas. If you know a Star Wars fan, you have probably already started thinking about what you can get them for the upcoming holiday.  With everything out there from DarthRead More

How to Get Free Christmas Gifts- Cash in on store promos and coupon bargains to get Christmas gifts for free this year. These tips will show you how!

How to Get Free Christmas Gifts

December 7, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Black Friday is one shopping day of the year where folks try to get the best deals out there and hope to get things for practically free. If you have a long list of people to shop for, trying to get the most out of your budget is a necessity. What if you could getRead More

Anthropologie Inspired Christmas Tree Centerpiece- This DIY Christmas centerpiece uses darling bottlebrush trees similar to those seen at Anthropologie.

Anthropologie Inspired Christmas Tree Centerpiece

December 4, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

If you have browsed the Anthropologie catalog lately, you will notice their love for bottle brush Christmas trees. They use these little darlings in so much of their decor, and it is no surprise since they are a reminder of Christmas past. Women use to make their own bottle brush trees out of the sameRead More

Frugal Winter Family Fun- Enjoy winter with your family with these fun and frugal activities. They are perfect for spending time together over winter break.

Frugal Winter Family Fun

December 3, 2015 by Kristi 2 Comments

It’s easy to get cabin fever during the winter months. It’s cold outside and sometimes it’s just easier to stay bundled up indoors! But, there are so many fun things to do during the winter if you are braving enough to bare the cold temperatures. In fact some of my favorite things to do withRead More

7 Ways to Update Your Front Door- These simple updates will freshen the look of your front door. As a result, your entire house will look and feel like new.

7 Ways to Update Your Front Door

December 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Does your front porch need a face lift? Updating your front door is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do just that. A few simple changes to your front door can make your whole house feel and look like new with little monetary investments on your part. If you are ready to updateRead More

12 Awesome DIY Pot Racks- Here are some really great tutorials for homemade pot racks. These hanging racks are inexpensive and simpler than you may think!

12 Awesome DIY Pot Racks

December 2, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

A couple years ago, Pinterest exploded onto the scene. This brought out a new way for us to visually see all the wonderful DIY projects out there in one place. I started seeing interesting ways to hang our pots and pans almost right away and was thrilled with some of them! If you are dealingRead More

7 Tips for Painting Your Own Furniture- Do you have an old piece of furniture you're ready to paint? Take a look at these helpful tips before you begin.

7 Tips for Painting Your Own Furniture

December 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you love a good DIY project? Perhaps you have seen a piece of furniture on the side of the road and visions of it in a new color or finish ran through your head. Painting your own furniture can be quite easy, and it is a great way to turn a roadside or thriftRead More

12 Tips for Saving on Gifts by Shopping at a Thrift Store

12 Tips for Saving on Gifts by Shopping at a Thrift Store

November 27, 2015 by Ann 1 Comment

One of my favorite places to shop during the holiday season is the thrift stores. I can find holiday decorations at a super reasonable price, and buy stuff we need for parties such as platters and extra cups for guests who may be coming. Another reason I love the thrift stores at the holidays isRead More

a collection of homemade Christmas wreaths

12 Homemade Christmas Wreaths

November 26, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are 12 homemade Christmas wreaths to add a touch of holiday cheer to your porch this year. In 2001 we moved to an old neighborhood in Virginia. I immediately fell in love with the hardwood floors, lead pane windows, and spiral staircase as soon as I walked in the foyer. I just knew itRead More

Easy DIY Jewel Christmas Tree Centerpiece

November 25, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Making your own holiday decor is so easy! You can make your holiday decor without blowing the budget if you pick up some of your supplies at your local dollar store. You can probably pick up everything you need to make quick centerpieces like the one you see here for about $3.00 in supplies. This frugal butRead More

Winter Wonderland Tablescape Idea & DIY White Christmas Cones- Turn your holiday table into a winter wonderland with this beautiful tablescape idea.

Winter Wonderland Tablescape Idea and DIY White Christmas Cones

November 24, 2015 by Tatanisha W 3 Comments

Oh, it’s that time of year again. Time for the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This is my favorite time of year for many reasons! One of my many reasons includes decorating my house in all things Christmas. Each year I work on coming up with a different way to decorate our house, includingRead More

How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon this Holiday Season

How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon this Holiday Season

November 23, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to avoid the holiday rush in person is to shop online. The biggest retailer for this is Amazon. You can get just about anything on Amazon. I can’t even tell you how many random things I thought I would never find anywhere that I got on Amazon! Around the holidays,Read More

10 Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas- Christmas is the perfect time try these random acts of kindness. Doing so will surely bring joy to others!

10 Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas

November 23, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Random acts of kindness are one of those things I like doing all year long, however the season of Christmas always tends to make me be a little more diligent about doing them as I get caught up in the warm fuzzies of this special time of year. Doing random acts of kindness is aRead More

How to Save Money on Utilities in the Winter- These helpful tips will save energy and keep utility bills from hiking up during the cold winter months ahead.

How to Save Money on Utilities in the Winter

November 22, 2015 by Kristi 1 Comment

Don’t get me wrong I love summer, but there is just some majestic about the winter. The holidays are in full swing, the snow falling and warming the house up by baking some homemade bread really does lift my spirits. With that said, I don’t really enjoy cold weather, in fact I keep my houseRead More

How to Find the Perfect Charity to Donate to- Choosing the right charity to donate your time and money to can be hard. These tips will help you decide.

How to Find the Perfect Charity to Donate to

November 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The holiday season is a time of giving and for many of us, this means giving to charities or non-profits that need the extra funds or items we have to give. Donating to a charity is a great way to spread your Christmas cheer a little further and in some cases, it can be aRead More

11 Striking DIY Kitchen Tables- These 11 tutorials will inspire you to build your own kitchen table. Classic or rustic, there is something to fit any style.

11 Striking DIY Kitchen Tables

November 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Nothing can set off a kitchen or dining area quite like the perfect kitchen table. Depending on your personal style, you could make it look eloquent to rustic and every style in between when you make your own furniture. I love a good dining set that has some personal charm to it, too. Most peopleRead 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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