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How to Make Your Kitchen Energy Efficient

How to Make Your Kitchen Energy Efficient

May 4, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Most people don’t think about their kitchen needing to be energy efficient, but indeed there are many ways you can make your home more eco-friendly right in your kitchen. These tips for Making Your Kitchen Energy Efficient are easy to implement and very effective. Not only can you save on energy expenses, you are beingRead More

Fabric Lamp Shade - DIY Fabric Scraps Lamp Shade

DIY Fabric Lamp Shade Made with Fabric Scraps

May 1, 2015 by Editor 3 Comments

Fabric lamp shades can really update an old lamp and can become a great accent to any room.  Lampshades are surprisingly expensive and it’s often difficult to find anything unique on the shelves at local home stores.  It’s also sometimes a challenge to find just the right color or style to fit your need. ThisRead More

7 Essential Oils for Concentration

7 Essential Oils for Concentration

April 29, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you have difficulty focusing and concentrating? Lack of sleep, stress, or anxiety can all make concentration hard, making the task at hand a more difficult one than it needs to be. Luckily, essential oils are great for helping you focus and find your concentration so you can get the task done to your bestRead More

DIY Mini Red Solo Cup Lights

DIY Mini Red Solo Cup Party Lights

April 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 9 Comments

Nothing says it is time to party like a package of red Solo cups! If you plan on having family and friends over this summer for cook outs and festivities, you will want to give this easy Red Solo Cup Party Lights a try. These Red Solo Cup Party Lights are perfect for lighting upRead More

10 Fun Free Beach Towel Crafts including beach towel beach bags, hooded towels, kid's beach towel robes and more free beach towel craft ideas.

10 Fun Beach Towel Crafts

April 24, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

In recent years, there have been a lot of crafts that use common beach towels to create anything from hooded towels to beach bags. These kinds of projects are great because they don’t require a lot of skill and can be done by those that are at a very beginning level as far as sewing.Read More

Spring Fruits and Vegetables to buy now to buy to save money and buy at the peak of freshness

8 In-Season Spring Fruits and Vegetables You Should Buy Now

April 24, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

It’s that time again to enjoy the fruits of your local farmers labor and stock up on this spring season’s fresh fruits and vegetables.  Check out your local supermarket and farmer’s market for some amazing in-season produce now. Here is a list of just 8 of the best seasonal fruits and vegetables that you shouldRead More

10 Natural Ways to Improve Your Immune System

10 Natural Ways to Improve Your Immune System

April 23, 2015 by Alea Milham

Confession: I don’t really like yogurt. Oh, I will use it in recipes to make healthy dips, dressings, and casseroles. But I never just grab a spoon and dive into a bowl of yogurt. I have tried to like it. I really have. I have tried just about every brand and flavor available trying to findRead More

8 Ways to Eat More Superfoods including suggestions on getting more superfoods into your diet, how to incorporate more super foods and superfood smoothies.

8 Ways to Eat More Superfoods

April 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Have you heard that you are supposed to eat something called “superfoods” in order to optimize your nutrition and health? Superfoods are foods that are thought to offer a large boost of nutrients, antioxidants and immune boosting properties. These include foods like flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp protein, turmeric and many more. Sometimes, it canRead More

7 Essential Oils to Repel Pests in Your Home and Garden

7 Essential Oils to Repel Pests in Your Home and Garden

April 21, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are pests becoming a problem in your home? Ants, spiders, flies, and even lice can all become a problem if they are controlled, and can really wreak havoc on your space. So what is the best solution for pest control? If you want to control pests in your home naturally and without the use ofRead More

Eco-Friendly Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds - Here are some common thrift store finds that you can repurpose to live green and save money.

Eco-Friendly Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds

April 20, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Many people don’t think about buying clothing as being a green or natural living choice, however we know that the more wasteful you are the less frugal and green you are. Eco-Friendly Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds gives you the opportunity to not only save money, but to recycle something someone else no longer needed.Read More

DIY Cork Napkin Rings Tutorial- This easy cork napkin rings craft can be made for gifts for wine lovers or made for your own table setting.

DIY Cork Napkin Rings Tutorial

April 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

David shares this craft upcycling corks in this cork napkin ring tutorial. I love a good craft and my collection of napkin rings is never-ending. Some of my favorite crafts are those that can be done by nearly any skill-level and are quick to do and produce awesome results. These DIY cork napkin rings wouldRead More

10 magical harry potter crafts

10 Magical Harry Potter Crafts

April 16, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I admit it: I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I fell in love with it right away. My daughter, who is 12, is a big fan as well. She has read several of the books and has every movie but one. One of my favorite parts of the whole movie series was in the firstRead More

How to Save Money on Camping Gear including tips for getting out door gear cheap, how to save money while camping and how to camp for cheap.

How to Save Money on Camping Gear

April 15, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Camping season is finally here, and I am super excited to hit the road and sleep in nature. While camping can be a frugal activity once you have all the gear, it can be an investment up front if you don’t. If you are a camping fan too and are ready to hit the trail,Read More

5 Easy Ways To Use Cloth Instead Of Paper Products

5 Easy Ways To Use Cloth Instead Of Paper Products

April 14, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Not only are you helping the environment, you are saving money in your budget when you choose to use cloth instead of paper products These 5 Easy Ways To Use Cloth Instead Of Paper Products in your home are easy for any family to implement. Yes, there will be a few more pieces in theRead More

25 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

April 13, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Next week is teacher appreciation week which means it is time to honor the teachers in our lives. They devote their time, energy, and talents to educating our children, so we can take a little time to show our appreciation. Carrie of Coupon Closet has pulled together this round up of awesome teacher appreciation giftRead More

8 Forgotten Depression Era Money Saving Tips you Need to Do Now including old fashioned money saving advice and money saving tips from your grandparents.

8 Depression Era Money Saving Tips

April 13, 2015 by Editor 38 Comments

You can start using these Great Depression Era money-saving tips today! When most people think of the height of frugal living, the depression era is often the #1 time they think about. It was a time when most people didn’t waste anything, used their creativity and ingenuity to solve problems and managed to make itRead More

Wall Decor - Upcycled Hanging Vases - Premeditated Leftovers

Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases

April 10, 2015 by Editor 5 Comments

April showers bring May flowers and upcycled hanging vases are great wall decor to display those beautiful cuttings from your flower garden!  They are easy and affordable.  In fact, the only thing I purchased to make this project was the twine used to hang the bottles. Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases Supplies: 4 bottlesRead More

7 Ways to Save Money on Jeans

7 Ways to Save Money on Jeans

April 9, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Now that the chillier months are here, it’s time to stock up on some warm and durable jeans. Buying a quality pair of jeans can be pricey, if you aren’t aware of these tips on how to save a little dough. Take a peek below at these 7 ways to save money on jeans. YouRead More

7 Ways to Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls

7 Ways to Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls

April 8, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are toilet paper tubes taking over your recycling bin? In large families especially, they can definitely do that! Well if this is the case in your home, take a look below at 7 ways to reuse toilet paper tubes. You will see that once the toilet paper is gone, those cardboard tubes can be quiteRead More

10 Household Uses for Lavender Oil

10 Household Uses for Lavender Oil

April 7, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Have you been experimenting with various oils lately? For many just getting into essential oils, lavender oil is a great place to begin. Lavender oil is simple to use and can help with a variety of issues that you may encounter. Easy to find and inexpensive as well, lavender oil is perfect for getting yourRead 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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