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8 DIY Modest Costumes for Teen Girls- Are you looking for a fun yet modest costume for a teen girl this Halloween? These 8 DIY costumes are quite creative!

8 DIY Modest Costumes for Teen Girls

October 9, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

In the last few years, I have noticed that costumes for girls, teens and even women have gotten to the point where it’s no longer about fun outfits like a princess or an animal, but a new spin has been added. This spin is usually in the form of throwing modesty out the window. WhenRead More

How to Save Money While Living Paycheck to Paycheck- Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck? Here are 5 ways you can still save money each month.

How To Save Money While Living Paycheck To Paycheck

October 8, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Knowing How to Save Money While Living Paycheck to Paycheck is the only way you will prevent financial distress later on. When your funds are limited, it is important to attempt to make a backup plan. Even if you feel you only have two pennies to rub together at the end of your pay period,Read More

Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft- This easy craft is a great way to decorate for a fall get together. Perfection is not necessary and every pumpkin is unique!

Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft

October 8, 2015 by Ann 3 Comments

This easy Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft is a great way to decorate for a fall get together. It is so easy you can have a whole pumpkin patch ready in no time. Simple changes like length of strips can create varying sizes and shapes. Perfection is not necessary and every pumpkin is unique.  This isRead More

12 Thrift Store Items Worth Cash- Many thrift stores have gold mines on their shelves just waiting to be found. Keep an eye out for these 12 valuable items.

12 Thrift Store Items Worth Cash

October 7, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Do you love combing through thrift stores for deals and steals? Many people do, and might even consider it a hobby or addiction! But did you know your thrifting hobby could actually be profitable? Many thrift stores have gold mines on the shelf just waiting to be found. The trick is, knowing what you areRead More

5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples- Crafting with apples can be easy and fun, you just need a little inspiration. Try these 5 simple apple crafts this season.

5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples

October 7, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

It is officially apple season. While apples are great for snacking, did you know they are also great for crafting? Crafting with apples can be easy and fun, you just need a little inspiration. Take a peek below at 5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples so you can put all of those apples you picked (orRead More

7 Creative Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds- Be sure to save the seeds when carving pumpkins this year. They are nutritious and have more uses than you may think!

7 Creative Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds

October 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you plan on carving pumpkins this year, you will no doubt have a bunch of pumpkin seeds on hand. While slimy and slippery at first, these little seeds actually are pretty powerful! Full of vitamins and the perfect size for little hands, they have more uses than you might imagine. Take a look atRead More

20 Frugal Household Uses for Lemons

October 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Lemon juice is so easy and inexpensive to come by, which is why it is such a great product to use in so many great ways! Just a few drops can pack a huge punch. If life hands you lemons, take a look below at 20 uses for lemon juice that you can try. YouRead More

The #1 Financial Prep Every Family Needs- Is your family equipped for a money emergency? These valuable tips you will help you achieve financial readiness.

The #1 Financial Prep Every Family Needs

October 5, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

  Do you prepare for emergencies? I don’t mean full on preparing for the end of the world as we know it, rather things like having candles, extra water and food on hand and a 72 hour emergency bag made? If so, I have a question for you: the last time that you looked atRead More

DIY Scrap Wood Pumpkins Tutorial

DIY Scrap Wood Pumpkin Patch Basket

October 2, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Scrap Wood Pumpkin Patch Basket is a great way to recycle old pieces of lumber laying around, and create a cute and fun craft just in time for the fall holidays.  Pumpkins are great from September through November and can easily be used for Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving decor.  This basket is a greatRead More

Frugal Ways to Tackle Necessary Home Repairs- These 5 tips will help keep your costs and stress levels low when an emergency repair is needed on your home.

Frugal Ways To Tackle Necessary Home Repairs

September 30, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Frugal Ways to Tackle Necessary Home Repairs are much easier to manage than you might first believe. Home repairs can range from the costly major repairs to minor incidental fixes that come up. If you are working hard to stay within a budget, or perhaps even barely managing pay check to pay check, these tips willRead More

7 Ways to Save Money on Insulating Your Home- A few simple tricks can save you money and help maintain temperatures in your home by improving insulation.

7 Ways To Save Money On Insulating Your Home

September 28, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Winter months hit and you fear the dreaded utility bill that keeps your home warm. These 7 Ways To Save Money On Insulating Your Home will keep that fear away. Proper insulation will help your home stay heated and cooled with less expense out of your pocket. A few simple tricks can provide you withRead More

How to Make Homemade Colored Chalk Paint - Includes a recipe for chalk paint, a tutorial, and tips for using chalk paint

How to Make Colored Chalk Paint

September 25, 2015 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

Do you love the look of colored chalk paint in home decor, but hate the high price of chalk paint? Good news! You can make your own chalk paint in what ever color you wish for a fraction of the price. Not only is it inexpensive to make, is also easy to make your ownRead More

10 Awesome Free Knock Off Patterns- If you like wearing name brand styles but don't like the high price tags, then try using these great knock off patterns.

10 Awesome Free Knock Off Patterns

September 25, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of my favorite things to find when I am in the mood for a new project is a knock off pattern of an expensive or trendy piece to go in my closet. I was super excited when I was scouring Pinterest one day and I found that lots of folks think like me andRead More

How to Make Money Fall Cleaning- Making money fall cleaning can be easy, fun, and a great little side business. Here are 5 steps that will get you started.

How to Make Money Fall Cleaning

September 24, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Now that fall has arrived and the holidays are just around the corner, you might be looking for ways to make some extra money. Fall cleaning is a great way to earn some extra cash while providing a much needed service for others. Take a look at How to Make Money Fall Cleaning so youRead More

Rosemary Mint Hair Conditioner- Moisturize dry hair with this homemade conditioner. The natural ingredients smell great while adding shine and hydration.

DIY Rosemary Mint Hair Conditioner

September 22, 2015 by Jody 7 Comments

Have you wanted to learn to make your own hair conditioner to deep condition your hair? Use this DIY Rosemary Mint Hair Conditioner Tutorial. You will learn how to make a natural hair conditioner and what ingredients to use to moisturize dry hair with this homemade hair conditioner recipe. I have been turning more andRead More

7 Fast Fall Cleaning Tips for Every Home- Fall cleaning will be much more manageable this year when you use these tips for working quickly and efficiently.

7 Fast Fall Cleaning Tips For Every Home

September 21, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Fall cleaning is a task every family will take on at some point and these 7 Fast Fall Cleaning Tips For Every Home will make this year’s cleaning, decluttering, and organizint much more manageable. From making the right kind of list, to sticking with cleaning and not getting distracted, this list will help you toRead More

How to Sell Items on Instagram. Do you want to turn your clutter into cash? If so, selling items on Instagram might be for you. Check out how to successfully sell items on Instagram here!

How to Sell Items on Instagram

September 20, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Do you want to turn your clutter into cash? If so, selling items on Instagram might be for you! Traditionally Instragram has been a social media site used for posting vacation pictures and funny pet pics, but the truth is that businesses and individuals have figured out how to use Instagram to get their productRead More

How to Make Natural Moth Repellent - Make your own substitute for moth balls with these directions for a natural, chemical-free, DIY moth repellent sachets.

How to Make Natural Moth Repellent

September 19, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

As you pack away seasonal clothing, here are some ways to make natural moth repellent to protect your clothes from moths while in storage. Once we moved to an area with four seasons, I realized I needed to store seasonal clothing. I  realized that along with packing up seasonal clothing, I also needed to repel moths fromRead More

10 Free Knit Sweater Patterns- Do you enjoy knitting your own clothes? This list features a variety of free knit sweater patterns for men, women, and kids.

10 Free Knit Sweater Patterns

September 18, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

After baby blankets and scarves, making a sweater is something every knitter should do. There is nothing like pulling a warm sweater over your head that you made or one that was given to you by a loved one who made it. The quality can’t be beat, either. Sweaters that are hand-knit last far longerRead More

15 Unexpected Ways to Save Money in Your Daily Life- Are you stuck on your money saving journey? Identify more ways to cut expenses with these frugal tips.

15 Unexpected Ways to Save Money in Your Daily Life

September 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you’ve been trying to cut your expenses and save money, you might find yourself running out of ideas. Sure, you know to cut out your morning coffee and to dump cable, but what about the other ways that you don’t normally think about? They can be very easy to miss! These 15 Unexpected WaysRead 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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