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10 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season- These ways to give back will help your entire family really bring the holiday spirit to those in need this year!

10 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

November 2, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

So many times we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season that it can be incredibly easy to forget the real reasons that we celebrate them. One of those reasons is family and the joy that comes with giving to others and helping those who are less fortunate thanRead More

5 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs

5 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs

November 1, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

The chilly months are ahead, and you may be tempted to crank up the thermostat. Before you do, give these 5 ways to save on winter heating costs a try. When you give these tips a try, you can still enjoy a toasty home while keeping some cash in your pocket too. It is easierRead More

How to preserve whole pumpkins to last all winter long

How to Preserve Pumpkins During the Winter

October 31, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

You may notice that pumpkins are practically given away after the Halloween season is over. For just pennies, or even less, you can snag a pumpkin that is still fresh and in very usable shape. But what if you are tired of pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin seeds? Does the pumpkin just go toRead More

DIY Dried Fruit Garland

DIY Dried Fruit Garland

October 31, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Use this tutorial to make a DIY Dried Fruit Garland. Making your own dried fruit garland just like early settlers used is a fun and frugal way to decorate your home for the holidays. Not only does a dried fruit garland smell great, but it is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. TakeRead More

7 Places to Sell Handmade Arts & Crafts- Whether you are building up a savings account or need extra income, these are great places to sell handmade items.

7 Places To Sell Handmade Arts & Crafts

October 30, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you like to create handmade goods, you may find these 7 Places to Sell Handmade Arts & Crafts useful for helping you make a bit of extra money. Everything from hand crafted hair bows to painting and sculptures can always bring in a little extra money.  Whether you need some extra income to makeRead More

4 Low Cost Alternatives to Cable- Still clinging to your cable TV? These 4 alternatives are easy to get started and are cheaper than conventional cable.

4 Low Cost Alternatives to Cable

October 29, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

When you’re trying to cut expenses, one of the first things that most people look at is their tv service, but sometimes it can be really hard to let go of it. After all, cable is something that most of us have grown up with and having something else can actually just seem “wrong.” CableRead More

15 ways to use leftover Halloween candy

15 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

October 28, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

When Halloween rolls around the kids go CraZy for candy but then when all the craziness dies down we are left with a great big mound of candy to deal with. Now comes the time to try to figure out ways to use leftover Halloween candy. I’m pretty sure it’s ok to eat some ofRead More

7 Essential Oils to Improve Memory- Give these 7 essential oils a try and see how easy it can be to naturally stimulate your mind and improve your memory.

7 Essential Oils to Improve Memory

October 28, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Stress, age, and day to day chaos can affect your memory and cause you to forget things. Over time our memory can fade or be obstructed by stress, causing us to feel scattered and disorganized. If you are looking for a natural way to boost your memory, take a look at these 7 Essential OilsRead More

The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Stockpile- Don't waste your valuable time and money by overlooking this one simple measure with your stockpile.

The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Stockpile

October 27, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Are you a stockpiler? If so, have you noticed waste in your stockpile? No, I don’t mean items that you buy but don’t use, I mean items that you go to use and find expired. If so, you’re failing to do the most important thing you can do for your stockpile and it is costingRead More

7 Ways to Make More Money Selling on Ebay- Learn the best ways to market your items and maximize your income with these helpful tips for selling on Ebay.

7 Ways To Make More Money Selling On Ebay

October 26, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Selling items on Ebay is a great extra income source for many people. These 7 Ways To Make More Money Selling On Ebay are going to revamp your entire business model. Being able to make more off of items you have listed will help you to build up savings accounts, pay off debt, or evenRead More

11 Fun DIY Coffee Tables- Have you ever built your own furniture? These 11 coffee table designs are easy to follow and cover a wide variety of decor themes.

11 Fun DIY Coffee Tables

October 23, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Something my husband has always wanted to do is make some of our own furniture. Unfortunately, we have always lived in apartments and that doesn’t usually lend itself to carpentry. On top of that, we have lived on the third and 4th floors in the last two apartments we have lived in, so it wouldn’tRead More

10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home- It's easy to make mistakes while cleaning our homes. Check out these common ones and avoid them in the future.

10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home

October 22, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Raise your hand if you love cleaning! Well, even the most perfect cleaners make mistakes from time to time. If you have a goal of having a very clean home, check out these 10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home. 10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home 1. No Cleaning Schedule One bigRead More

20 Amazing Cold & Flu Prevention Tips- The dreaded cold and flu season has arrived. These 20 helpful tips will keep you and your family strong and healthy.

20 Amazing Cold & Flu Prevention Tips

October 21, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

The cold and flu season is upon us, and these 20 Amazing Cold & Flu Prevention Tips are here to keep you and your family healthy all year long. Some basic steps will keep your family from falling victim to the many viruses and illnesses that happen to crop up during cooler months. With aRead More

10 Jurassic Park Crafts- These Jurassic Park crafts include something for all ages. Do them with your dino-loving kids at home or at a Jurassic Park party.

10 Jurassic Park Crafts

October 19, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I am loving all these movies that are being remade this summer and the sequels, too. Jurassic Park was one of my favorite movies when I was younger and I went to see the new one in the theaters a few months ago. I grew up in Montana and IRead More

Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones- Take a look at these cute little candy corn pine cones. They are really simple to make and can be used in several ways.

Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones

October 16, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Fall is the time for all things candy corn! Even if you don’t care to eat candy corns, it is still fun to do some fall crafting in the colors and styles of them. Take a look at these easy to make Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones, perfect for using as bowl fillers or centerpieces.Read More

Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holder- This fall, dress up your holiday table and make your guests feel welcomed with these wine cork place card holders.

Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holder

October 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Place cards a wonderful way to dress up your holiday table and make your guests feel welcomed. Sure you could buy them, but why not try making your own budget friendly version instead? In fact, you can make your own Frugal Fall Wine Cork Place Card Holders like the ones you see here with justRead More

Homemade Carpet Stain Remover- This DIY spot treatment is a great way to eliminate carpet carpet stains naturally and effectively. It is also cheap to make!

Homemade Carpet Stain Remover

October 15, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

If the main areas of your home are carpeted you may already be familiar with how difficult it can be to keep your floors clean. In my home, we do our best to limit potential stains by not allowing the kids to have food in certain areas and removing shoes, but sometimes there’s only soRead More

25 Essential Oil Combinations For Homemade Beauty Products- These essential oil combinations are a helpful reference when making your own beauty products.

25 Essential Oil Combinations For Homemade Beauty Products

October 14, 2015 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Making your own homemade beauty products is a great way to save money and eliminate chemicals from your life. These 25 Essential Oil Combinations For Homemade Beauty Products are a perfect place to look when trying to decide what new lotion or scrub you will make next. With basic essential oils on hand, you canRead More

The Lost Art of Foraging to Save Money

The Lost Art of Foraging to Save Money

October 13, 2015 by Ann 3 Comments

Back in the Great Depression and even before then, foraging for food was a necessary skill. Money was tight so being able to find food was a huge budget saver! You can still do this today you just need to know what to be on the lookout for! The Lost Art of Foraging to SaveRead More

Owl Themed Halloween Tablescape- Here's a Halloween tablescape that is fun and classy. Your guests will be blown away by the festive details and owl charm.

Owl Themed Halloween Tablescape

October 9, 2015 by Tatanisha W 4 Comments

I have a serious infatuation with owls. I don’t think it’s at the point where I need to check into rehab, but it’s getting there. So, I was doing some serious window shopping at Home Goods when I saw them: beautiful, ceramic plates with a black owl. As soon as I saw them, I knew they were mine.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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