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25 fall date ideas - enjoy a fall date even if you are on a budget!

25 Fall Themed Date Ideas

September 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Just because the weather is turning cooler, it doesn’t mean you have to stop getting out for date night. There are still plenty of fall themed date activities for you to enjoy with your loved one, all that can be done day or night and on just about any budget. Take a look below atRead More

How to Find Deals on Craft Supplies- There are many easy ways to find great deals on craft supplies. Use these money-saving tips the next time you restock.

How to Find Deals on Craft Supplies

September 14, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Ask any crafter and they’ll tell you that craft supplies can often be budget breaking. No matter what your chosen craft is, you can easily overspend if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are several ways to find deals on craft supplies that are really easy to do. They will help cut your crafting costs downRead More

Frugal Fall Family Fun

Frugal Fall Family Fun

September 13, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Are you ready for some family fun this fall? There are so many great activities you can do with your family during the fall season! When it comes to family fun during the fall, you won’t have to worry about breaking the budget. Thankfully, most fall activities are very affordable and family friendly. Make itRead More

DIY Record Box- This simple yet heavy duty box is perfect for storing all of your records. Its open design also allows you to flip through albums with ease.

DIY Record Box

September 11, 2015 by Emily 4 Comments

I recently became the proud owner of my father’s entire collection of old LPs. I love that I’m able to bring the music on these dusty records to life once again, but along with these albums came the giant responsibility to protect them. They are large, heavy, and take up quite a bit of space.Read More

7 Items in Your Home That Make Great Halloween Costumes- Create easy and affordable Halloween costumes by utilizing these basic items from around your home.

7 Items in Your Home That Make Great Halloween Costumes

September 10, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are 7 Items in Your Home That Make Great Halloween Costumes and are perfect for keeping on a budget, all while giving your kids a fun costume to wear. You will love the ease of creating something at home, and your kids will love being truly unique as they go to parties or door to doorRead More

8 ways to thicken your hair naturally

Ways to Thicken Your Hair Naturally

September 9, 2015 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Ways to Thicken Your Hair Naturally Dealing with thin hair is no fun! Using conventional shampoos can leave your hair looking flat, thin, and weighed down. Check out these awesome ways to thicken your hair naturally, and without spending an arm and a leg! Head to the Kitchen… You’ll be amazed at how many waysRead More

Lemongrass and Grapefruit Dishwasher Detergent- This homemade detergent cleans dishes and leaves a beautiful shine with no build-up. It smells fresh too!

Lemongrass and Grapefruit Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

September 8, 2015 by Jody 2 Comments

I really enjoy creating my own home cleaning products for a variety of reason. First, I can have confidence in what ingredients are being used, they are generally less expensive than the store bought counterparts, and  I can customize the scent. I have tried several variations of homemade dishwasher detergents from tablets to liquid. This powderRead More

10 Easy Minion Crafts for Minion birthday parties, kid's minion crafts, easy minion crafts for adults and all the Despicable Me crafts you can handle.

10 Easy Minion Crafts

September 4, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Do your kids love Minions? Here are 10 easy Minion crafts you can do with them. Since the Minions movie came out, Minions are everywhere! I can’t really go a day without seeing these cute yellow jelly bean dudes. If you are a fan, this is great news. The fun part about seeing minions everywhereRead More

10 Fun and Frugal Uses for Fall Leaves

10 Fun and Frugal Uses for Fall Leaves

September 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

When the season of fall hits, you are suddenly surrounded by an abundance of leaves. While they may seem like a ton of work to rake, the truth is not all of them need to end up in a leaf bag. Take a look below at 10 fun uses for fall leaves that you canRead More

Homemade Laundry Soap- This homemade laundry soap is a fraction of the coast of store-bought brands. It has great cleaning power and a fresh citrus scent.

Homemade Laundry Soap

September 3, 2015 by Jody 8 Comments

Are you curious about creating your own homemade laundry soap, but not sure if you will love it? Maybe you just don’t have the space for a 5 gallon bucket to cover a years worth of clean laundry. If either of those are the case, then this small batch laundry soap recipe is the perfect solution forRead More

20 Frugal Uses for Tea Tree Oil - Here are 20 ways to use tea tree essential oil (melaleuca oil) for personal care, health, and to clean around the house.

20 Uses for Tea Tree Oil

September 2, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

If you think you know tea tree oil, think again. It seems as though every day someone is finding a new way to use this amazing oil. If you think you have heard all of the uses for tea tree oil, you are going to want to take a look below and discover a greatRead More

Easy Ways to Increase Energy Without Caffeine- Get more energy with these caffeine alernatives. They are healthier and easily fit into your daily routine.

Easy Ways to Increase Energy Without Caffeine

September 2, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These easy ways to increase energy without caffeine are tried and true methods used by millions of people every day. In our fast paced society we often get caught up using caffeine laden coffee, energy drinks, or supplements to keep up. These focus on natural healthy ways to get more energy that can easily fitRead More

Lavender and Rosemary Detangling Spray- Try this homemade spray to remove stubborn tangles. The all-natural ingredients will leave hair soft and smooth.

Lavender and Rosemary Detangling Spray

September 1, 2015 by Jody 6 Comments

  Tired of dealing with tangled hair? Here is a homemade detangling spray tutorial that uses natural ingredients – most of the items can be found in your cupboards at home. This natural detangling spray recipe uses lavender and rosemary essential oil. Even something as simple as hair detangler for children is loaded with ridiculous andRead More

7 Frugal Ways to Glam Up Your Fall Wardrobe- These frugal ideas are perfect for stretching your dollar this year while creating a great new fall wardrobe.

7 Frugal Ways to Glam Up Your Fall Wardrobe

August 31, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are 7 Frugal Ways to Glam Up Your Fall Wardrobe no matter what your budget may be. As the weather turns cooler, you don’t have to be stuck wearing just your jeans and hoodie. You can create some great ensembles that are frugal and totally gorgeous to make you feel like you have aRead More

how to make a diy pumpkin lantern using a dollar store foam pumpkin and twinkle lights

How to Make a Pumpkin Lantern – A Dollar Store DIY Project

August 28, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

This homemade pumpkin lantern is a frugal dollar store DIY project. Dollar store pumpkins can be used for so many things during the fall season. Take a look below at how we turned an ordinary dollar store pumpkin into a fun pumpkin lantern, perfect for lighting up Halloween nights! Making your own pumpkin lantern isRead More

10 Free Knit Afghan Patterns including free knit blanked patterns, free knit patterns for baby blankets, and Afghan patterns for all ages and skill level.

10 Free Knit Afghan Patterns

August 28, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I love the look of knit afghans and blankets. They often can look very delicate or big and warm depending on the kind of stitch you use, but either way, they all look inviting to cuddle up to. Blankets and afghans make perfect gifts for just about anyone as well from baby to adult. IfRead More

Budget Friendly Tailgate Party Tips- Enjoy tailgating on a budget with these simple steps that will stretch your dollar without sacrificing the fun.

Budget Friendly Tailgate Party Tips

August 27, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These budget friendly tailgate party tips are going to make game days this fall much easier on the budget. Everyone loves a fun party to watch their favorite team play, but these events can get costly when you are feeding a lot of people. Enjoy your tailgating event on a budget with a few simpleRead More

Homemade Wood Conditioner- Prevent split and cracked utensils with this homemade conditioner. It will keep your wood in excellent shape and smells great.

Homemade Wood Conditioner

August 26, 2015 by Jody 1 Comment

  I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and as a result I have amassed quite a collection of wooden spoons and cutting boards.  Some are new, some border on antique- they all need some care.  I have seen various wood butter or wood conditioner posts floating around for years and finally decidedRead More

Refreshing Citrus Toner- Try this natural citrus toner to brighten skin and reduce pores. You can make it in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.

How to Make a Refreshing Citrus Toner

August 25, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

I put together my own face wash and moisturizer using natural ingredients including essential oils. Something was missing to perfect the balance- a toner.  I experimented with several recipes I found online and came up with this combo that brightens skin, tightens pores, and reduces oil in the skin. Fresh, clean, and bright smelling itRead More

5 Healthy Habits for Life- Healthy habits are what you need to have amazing overall health. Here are 5 habits for a more organized and healthier life.

5 Healthy Habits for Life

August 25, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to living a healthier life, the first things people turn to is diet and exercise. These two are the easiest changes you can make to lose weight, feel fit, and achieve overall healthiness. Another important factor that people tend to overlook is to pick up healthy habits that you can start incorporatingRead 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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