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7 Insanely Easy Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill

7 Insanely Easy Ways To Cut Your Grocery Bill

July 29, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As you work to make ends meet, these 7 insanely easy ways to cut your grocery bill are a must. Every family should look to these methods to make their money go just a bit farther with ease. From planning ahead to grabbing great deals these ideas are simple, easy to include in your routine andRead More

21 Reasons To Road Trip Instead Of Fly

21 Reasons To Road Trip Instead Of Fly

July 28, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We love taking road trips and these 21 reasons to road trip instead of fly are going to make you understand all of the reasons we love loading up the car and hitting the road. There is nothing like cranking up the music, settling in, and watching the world go by as we ride intoRead More

5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person

5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person

July 27, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Becoming a morning person won’t happen overnight, but there are some things that you can do that will help the process along. Here are a few simple ways to help put a little pep in your sleepy step in the morning hours. 5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person 1. Get to sleep earlier.Read More

How to Dry Herbs and flowers - 3 ways to dry herbs

How to Dry Herbs and Flowers

July 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Before you know it, the summer growing season will be over. It can be quite sad to no longer have fresh blooms and herbs at your fingertips, but the good news is that drying is the  perfect way to preserve your end of season bounty. Drying your flowers and herbs is easier than you think,Read More

10 Free Boy Romper Patterns including easy rompers made from tee shirts, polo rompers, how to make baby boy rompers and other easy baby boy sewing patterns.

10 Free Boy Romper Patterns

July 24, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Rompers look adorable on any baby or toddler. They are the perfect outfit for these busy little ones because they are generally easy to put on and take off and you don’t have to worry about losing a piece for an outfit. When people think of rompers, they often don’t consider that boys wear themRead More

7 Ways to Safely Lose Weight Fast

7 Ways to Safely Lose Weight Fast

July 23, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Everyone wants to lose weight, and these 7 ways to safely lose weight fast  are sure to help you. Yes, you can drop weight fast safely, but you have to accept that for optimum health, you should only lose 2-3 pounds per week. If you are much heavier to begin with, it is common toRead More

7 Essential Oils to Take When You Travel

7 Essential Oils to Take When You Travel

July 22, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you travel often for business or pleasure? Regardless of your reason for travel, you will find that essential oils can make the journey a little easier. Essential oils are small and compact, making them easy to travel with and just a few bottles can help with a host of issues. If you want toRead More

DIY Rosemary and Lemon All Purpose Scrub

DIY Rosemary and Lemon All Purpose Scrub

July 21, 2015 by Jody 1 Comment

This all-purpose scrub recipe is perfect for cleaning sinks, counters, bathtubs, and showers. One of the things I hate the most about cleaning products is the harsh smell. Many store brand all-purpose cleaners send me into fits of coughing and leave my eyes burning. I have swapped out many of my usual cleaners for homemadeRead More

3 Habits of Savvy Spenders including tips on how you can have money to spend and how to save money on everything.

3 Habits of Savvy Spenders

July 20, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to managing your money, many people talk about the things you can’t spend money on. We are taught that you have to create a budget, stick with it, and not spend a dime or else you are throwing away money.  You don’t have to feel like you can’t spend any money, butRead More

5 Tips for Moving on a Budget

5 Tips for Moving on a Budget

July 17, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Packing up and moving house can be a stressful life event for any family. Your schedules can be uprooted, your kids may feel uprooted, and no matter what your reasons for moving, you may feel as if you don’t want to do so by the time it’s all said and done. While moving might beRead More

Free Things To Do In Portland

Free Things To Do In Portland

July 16, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As you travel the Pacific Northwest, these free things to do in Portland are perfect options for your whole family. Portland is truly a beautiful city rich in culture, arts, technology and of course an amazing food scene. With cuisine from all over the world represented well throughout the city, you’ll find something to suit everyoneRead More

7 Essential Oils to Help Soothe Allergies- Do you suffer from allergies? These essential oils can relieve allergy symptoms and make them more manageable.

7 Essential Oils to Relieve Allergies

July 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Do you suffer from allergies? Itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, and congestion can all make allergy sufferers quite uncomfortable and looking for relief. The good news is, essential oils can help soothe the symptoms of allergies and make them more manageable. Take a look below at 7 essential oils to relieve allergies and help youRead More

How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath

How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath

July 14, 2015 by Jody 7 Comments

Working from home while juggling homeschooling and household chores means that I don’t get out much, especially to fancy spas. So I reach for my essential oils and other products I have on hand for pampering and soothing treatments like this milk bath. It is filled with ingredients that help you relax, soothe irritated skin,Read More

5 Free Summer Date Ideas

5 Free Summer Date Ideas

July 13, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Ahhh summer…between the heat and the storms, you’ll find a fantastic time of the year to take your partner out on the town or just enjoy some alone time. While the time spent together is awesome, it becomes even more so once you realize that summer is the perfect time to have a free date!Read More

3 Ways to Naturally Remove Stains including the best way to remove stains naturally, natural stain lifters and how to naturally clean carpet stains.

3 Ways to Naturally Remove Stains

July 13, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Stains are a natural part of any household with children, pets, or forgetful spouses. Whether it’s on clothes, the carpet, or the brand new couch, it may be difficult to find a solution that is not only effective, but safe. With all the the chemicals in many cleaning products and stain removal products, it’s hardRead More

10 free maternity patterns, including a tutorial on how to turn any pants into maternity pants, patterns for maternity dresses, and DIY maternity tops.

10 Free Maternity Patterns

July 10, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can make your own maternity clothes that fit and look great with these free maternity patterns! When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had a hard time finding maternity clothes that fit me in the ways I liked my non-maternity clothing to fit. Pants were too baggy in places, shirts weren’t long enough,Read More

DIY Pine Cone Fire Starters

DIY Pine Cone Fire Starters

July 10, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Our family loves to camp, and when we can’t camp a bonfire is the next best thing! Starting up a campfire can be tricky, and a good fire starter can help make the job easier. We use to buy our fire starters at a local retail store, but recently found how easy it can beRead More

5 Ways to Save Money on Back to School Shopping

5 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping

July 9, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Back to school is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how to save on all of those supplies the kids will be needing. There are tons of great sales out there and of course there are coupons to clip, but here are 5 ways to save on back to schoolRead More

Easy Ways to Increase Your Metabolism Naturally

Easy Ways to Increase Your Metabolism Naturally

July 8, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When you are trying to lose weight and get healthy, these easy ways to increase your metabolism naturally are a must in your routine. There is no quick fix for weight loss, but with hard work and these tips, you can drop pounds and get healthy. Regardless of how many pounds you need to lose, alwaysRead More

How to Take an Affordable Vacation

How to Take an Affordable Vacation

July 8, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Since I travel so much, I am often asked what are the secrets to dirt cheap vacations. There is no one single thing to make vacations inexpensive, but there are some great ways to save tons of money on travel and make your next vacation affordable. Depending on what you choose to do as aRead 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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