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How to Get Free Furniture (or Very Low Cost) with tips on how to get cheap furniture for dorm rooms as well as how to get free furniture, too!

How to Get Free Furniture (or Very Low Cost)

June 16, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

You have recently moved or simply updated your home and you are dying for new furniture, but your budget is almost nonexistent. How To Score Free Or Nearly Free Furniture is now the topic of conversation over the dinner table. Is it possible? Can you find clean and quality furniture for barely anything out ofRead More

7 Tips For Packing Your Suitcase Efficiently

7 Tips For Packing Your Suitcase Efficiently

June 16, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Traveling by yourself or with your entire family can be a stressful time to prepare for, but these 7 Tips For Packing Your Suitcase Efficiently will help make your prep much easier. Not only will you be able to fit more into your bags, you’ll be able to access what you need quickly and easily.Read More

How to Save on Last Minute Flights

How to Save on Last Minute Flights

June 15, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As you plan your next vacation these How to Save on Last Minute Flights are a must on your planning lists. Make sure that you are getting the best deals you possibly can, but most importantly if you have a last minute flight you are able to find an even better deal than expected. TravelingRead More

7 Ways to Make More Money on Etsy including tips for listing on Etsy, how to make money on Etsy, and how to make money on Etsy easily.

7 Ways to Make More Money on Etsy

June 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Once you get your Etsy account up and running, you will see your sales start to take off. If they don’t, there may be some simple changes that make all of the difference. To make sure you are maximizing profits for your handicrafts, here are 7 ways to make more money on Etsy. 7 WaysRead More

How to Paint a Basket

How to Paint a Basket

June 12, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Turn an ordinary thrift store basket into something fun and fresh with just a little patience and a little paint. Take a look below at how less than $2 in supplies gave us a finished product that looked like something off the shelves at Anthropology! This hand painted basket is so easy to make, thatRead More

DIY Washi Tape Party Silverware

DIY Washi Tape Party Silverware

June 9, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Even the simplest of parties can look extraordinary when you pay attention to details. For example, take a look at how a little piece of washi tape can turn these ordinary cutlery pieces into something fresh. If you are planning a garden party, shower, or summer party soon, take a look below at how toRead More

7 Top Items to Sell on Etsy including what's trending on Etsy, items that sell well on Etsy, top crafts on Etsy and Etsy's top sellers.

7 Top Items to Sell on Etsy

June 8, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

So now that you are selling on Etsy, you may be wondering what the masses are really looking for. Take a look below at the top items to sell on Etsy. Right now, these items seem to really be trending and bringing in good money. If you are feeling crafty or scouring a local thriftRead More

5 Steps To A Sparkling Clean Kitchen

5 Steps To A Sparkling Clean Kitchen

June 8, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Every mom loves walking into their kitchen in the morning for a cup of coffee and seeing a clean kitchen. These 5 Steps To A Sparkling Clean Kitchen are easy to implement and perfect for keeping your home in top shape.  There is never a need to worry about how your kitchen looks if companyRead More

How to Make a Pool Noodle Candle Holder

How to Make a Pool Noodle Candle Holder

June 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Use this tutorial to make pool noodle candle holders. You can use tea lights encased in metal or battery operated tea lights to make pool noodle luminaries. You can make the pool noodle tea light candle holders even more festive by decorating them with washi tape. Let’s get ready for all of those summer poolRead More

6 Cardio Body Weight Exercises You Can Do at Home

6 Cardio Body Weight Exercises You Can Do at Home

June 4, 2015 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

You don’t need fancy machines at a gym to get a great cardio work out. All you need is time and the willingness to do the exercises! These cardio body weight exercises can easily be done at home and do not require any special equipment. For cardio, I like doing time rather than reps. WhileRead More

How to reduce debt fast with tips on paying off high interest loans, not falling back into debt and how to reduce your debt quickly so you can be debt free.

How to Reduce Debt Fast

June 3, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Having debt is not ideal for most people, but it seems very few people don’t have some kind of debt. The problem with debt its the longer you let it go, the more you will ultimately end up paying in interest and fees and the more of your money is tied up and unable toRead More

Mossy Monogrammed Door Hanger

How to Make a Mossy Monogrammed Door Hanger

June 2, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

If you love the look of natural materials, this monogrammed and mossy door hanger may be perfect for your space. You can make your own mossy monogrammed door hanger, using less than $10 in craft store supplies. As you may know, that is a fraction of the cost of what something like this would costRead More

17 Fun Washi Tape Crafts including easy washi tape crafts, washi tape decor crafts and the answer to the question, "What is Washi Tape"?

17+ Fun Washi Tape Crafts

June 2, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

Washi tape crafts are exploding right now. It’s no wonder since they are fun, colorful and make anything go from drab to fab in minutes. The fun part about washi tape projects is there are so many ways to buy washi tape now because many patterns have been released since it exploded onto the craftRead More

How to Start Selling on Etsy including how to get started on Etsy, how to set up an account on Etsy and how to decide what to sell on Etsy.

How to Start Selling on Etsy

June 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you love all things handmade and vintage, you will adore the online selling place, Etsy. Etsy brings buyers and sellers from all over the world together, offering an online marketplace of beautiful handmade and vintage goods. If you are crafty or enjoy vintage items, Etsy may be the perfect place for you to makeRead More

10 Free Plus Size Patterns including free plus size dress patterns, plus sized top patterns, plus size skirt patterns, and other free plus size patterns.

10 Free Plus Size Patterns for Women

May 29, 2015 by Christine T 3 Comments

These free plus size patterns include patterns in plus sizes, make your own patterns, and tips for adapting patterns. As a plus-sized gal myself, I know how hard it can be to find clothing in that size. Not only do stores limit the size, but often, there are not very many free sewing patterns outRead More

Body Weight Exercises For Sculpting

Body Weight Exercises For Sculpting

May 28, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Sadie is sharing tips on body weight exercises for sculpting. Cardio is a great way to exercise, but sculpting your body is just as important! It’s important to find good body weight exercises for sculpting your body so you can achieve fitness goals and work on areas that need improvement! Sculpting is a great wayRead More

How to haggle for the best price- Tips for what to say when haggling, ways to get a better deal and how to haggle like a pro.

How to Haggle for the Best Price

May 27, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Most consumers have been programmed to believe that the price of things is set in stone. While this is true in some cases, in many others situations, you could be over-paying by not learning the fine art of haggling. Haggling can seem like it is something that takes extra time we all don’t have, butRead More

3 Things To Do Every Night to Wake Up Happy

3 Things To Do Every Night to Wake Up Happy

May 26, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

There’s nothing that sets the mood more for the next morning more than what you did the night before. If you fell asleep stressed with a thousand things going through your head, you are very likely to wake up the same way with a thousand things to do or not get very restful sleep to begin with. OneRead More

What is a Food Co-Op and Why You Should Join One

What is a Food Co-Op and Why You Should Join One

May 26, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You may have heard of a food co-op, but have no idea what one is exactly (other than it can save you money), how they are typically run, and why you should join one in your area. In this post, I will discuss what a food co-op is and why you should join one for notRead More

DIY Chalkboard Spice Shakers

DIY Chalkboard Spice Shakers

May 22, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Spice up your time in the kitchen when you give your spice shakers a makeover. You can makeover your own spice shakers or a set from the thrift store in just minutes. With just a little paint and some chalkboard labels, you can turn outdated and ordinary shakers into something fun and fresh! Take 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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