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10 DIY Free Fitness Gear Patterns including a DIY yoga mat carrier, free pattern for sports bras, yoga pants pattern, and how to make a workout tank top.

10 DIY Free Fitness Gear Patterns

May 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These 10 free fitness gear patterns will help you save money while expanding your workout wardrobe. Fitness gear can be crazy expensive and not only that,  it can be really hard to find fitness gear that fit your fitness goals and bodies. I think it is amazing that more and more places can be foundRead More

Red, White, and Blue Handkerchief Bunting

DIY Patriotic Bunting Using Bandanas

May 19, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

Do you have extra bandannas? Put them to use to decorate for the 4th of July! Just use this tutorial on how to make a Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Handkerchief Bunting using bandanas. I love using inexpensive items to create eye-catching displays.  Red, white, and blue handkerchiefs are perfect for creating a bunting toRead More

10 Ways to Use Castor Oil for Beauty and Health

10 Ways to Use Castor Oil in Beauty and Health

May 19, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but when I think about castor oil the first thing that comes to mind is the old wives tale about drinking it to induce labor. Well let’s look at castor oil in a whole new light, shall we? Castor oil really does have some practical uses, and it may beRead More

10 Ways to Use Up Peaches Before They Go Bad

10 Ways to Use Up Peaches Before They Go Bad

May 19, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

You can buy peaches by the bushel in the summer time, which may cause you to have an abundance on hand. If you are looking for fun ways to use peaches up before they go bad, give these 10 uses for peaches a try. These uses are creative and budget savvy ways to use thoseRead More

5 Tips For Making Your Small Bedroom Look Big

5 Tips For Making Your Small Bedroom Look Big

May 18, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Unfortunately today, we are made to feel that our bedroom does not mean as much if it is not big. However, that is not the case. If you are dealt with a small bedroom, there are plenty of steps you can do to make your bedroom appear much bigger than it is. Get creative andRead More

How to Make Your Laundry Room Energy Efficient

How to Make Your Laundry Room Energy Efficient

May 18, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As you streamline your home to become more eco-friendly, don’t forget to look at how you can begin making your laundry room energy efficient as well. For many families the daily and weekly laundry duties can really suck their energy and budget. By making a few small changes, you can not only avoid harsh chemicals,Read More

Upcycled Placemat Vase Tutorial

Upcycled Placemat Vase Tutorial

May 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Who knew you could make stylish home décor with items from your local dollar store? Take a look at how we crafted these placemat vases, using just a few supplies from Dollar Tree. As you can see, they look like something you would find in a boutique, but the reality is they only cost penniesRead More

10 Free Swimsuit Patterns for Women including free patterns for bikinis, free one piece swimsuit patterns and free patterns for vintage swimsuits.

10 Free Swimsuit Patterns for Women

May 15, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Recently, I was putting together a roundup of things you can make with towels, and I stumbled upon many cute swimsuit patterns for women from vintage to more modern cuts and everything in between. I had no idea people even made their own swimsuits and when I saw this, I knew I had to putRead More

10 Frugal and Fun Date Ideas including free date ideas, fun date ideas that are low cost and date ideas that a frugal.

10 Frugal and Fun Date Ideas

May 14, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Date nights are essential for any marriage or relationship to work. When you find the time to spend with each other, you are able to reconnect and renew your relationship. Another reason why date night is essential is it gives time away from the kids, time away from work, and a change of scenery toRead More

10 Ways to Use Blueberries

10 Ways to Use Up Blueberries

May 14, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Blueberry picking can be a lot of fun, but in the end you may have more blueberries than you can eat! No worries, as there are plenty of ways to enjoy blueberries in everyday dishes. Take a look below at 10 ways to use blueberries that you can try. These ways are perfect for anyoneRead More

Tips for planning the ultimate staycation including staycation ideas, staycation planning tips, and how to have a great staycation.

Tips for Planning the Ultimate Staycation

May 13, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

  While many are already planning their annual family road trip, some of us either can’t afford a large vacation or don’t have enough time off from work to make that happen this year.  A great alternative is to create a staycation for your family that allows you to do a lot of fun touristyRead More

DIY Magnetic Wine Cork Planters for Succulents

DIY Magnetic Wine Cork Planters for Succulents

May 12, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

I have an infatuation with wine corks and I am always looking for ways to repurpose them. This DIY magnetic wine cork succulents planter is the perfect way to propagate those succulent cuttings while decorating your fridge or office at the same time! Here is how you can make your own magnetic wine cork succulentsRead More

How to stop being stressed about money including how to find happiness with less, why budgeting is important and how to enjoy life with less money.

How to Stop Being Stressed About Money

May 11, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Money is something in our world that can stress most people out to the max. It seems to be in everything we need and want. You need it to have enough food to eat, clothes to wear and a roof over your head. You need it to have a lot of joyful experiences. You needRead More

DIY Ombre Dyed Canvas Shoes

DIY Ombre Dyed Canvas Shoes

May 8, 2015 by Emily 6 Comments

Do you have anything in your closet that has gone unworn for months or even years on end? Maybe something you picked up from a thrift store with high hopes of a cute update? Don’t unload them just yet! There are so many fun ways to breathe new life into old or outdated clothes. ShoesRead More

Lots of people sew infant clothes, but you can also make baby gear! Here are 10 free baby gear sewing patterns for diaper bags, play mats, and more!

10 Free Baby Gear Sewing Patterns

May 8, 2015 by Christine T 2 Comments

Who knew you could sew so many popular baby items? These free baby gear sewing patterns offer homemade alternatives for everything from diaper bags to play mats! Babies can be expensive. There is so much gear to buy and a lot of it is way more expensive to purchase than if you were to make it. ManyRead More

Mother's Survival Kit - Sick kids Here are a few things to help Mom get through a rough time.

Mother’s Survival Kit

May 8, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Ever have those days where you just need a fairy Godmother to show up with a magic wand and make things better? Earlier this week, I mentioned that my kids have been sick. What I didn’t share was that my youngest son was hit hard with the influenza virus that is going around. He wasRead More

Tips for Staying Healthy When Caring for Sick Kids - 12 tips for staying healthy including ways to limit the spread of germs.

12 Tips for Staying Healthy When Caring for Sick Kids

May 7, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use these tips for staying healthy when caring for sick kids next time your child is sick. It’s spring, and I wish I could say we were past cold and flu season. I also wish I could tell you that I was getting so much sunshine from playing in the garden that I have decreasedRead More

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

May 6, 2015 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea Oh, it’s almost summer time. With summer comes sandals, warm weather, late nights out under the stars, and cookouts. And yes, the food is always on fire during the summer (pun intended). I’m a huge fan of grilling as much as possible during our short summer months.Read More

7 Essential Oils for Children

7 Essential Oils for Children

May 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

While you might enjoy using essential oils for your own health, beauty, and household issues, did you know that they can help your children as well? There are several essential oils perfect for soothing minor issues in children, from keeping cuts clean to helping them sleep more soundly. If you are curious about which essentialRead More

10 Creative Uses for Mason Jars including ways to use mason jars around the house, mason jar crafts and mason jar DIY projects.

10 Creative Uses for Mason Jars

May 5, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

  One day while cleaning out the basement I ran across a few boxes of old mason jars and decided to pull them out and see what kind of clever uses for I could come up with. We had old mason jars just sitting around cluttering up space, and I thought this is a great timeRead 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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