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10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

April 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Can you remember crafting with popsicle sticks as a kid? It seems as though they were a crafting staple in every household. Well you can still snag popsicle sticks at most craft stores, and you will find they are quite inexpensive. Next time you find a few, take a look below at these 10 frugalRead More

How to Prevent Sun Damage Naturally including tips for keeping away crow's feet, how to protect your skin from the sun and natural sun damage prevention.

How to Prevent Sun Damage Naturally

April 6, 2015 by Christine T 16 Comments

Thank you to Aubrey Organics for sponsoring today’s discussion. I am in my 30’s now and when I look in the mirror, I see something I am not really liking; the early signs of aging. This is most likely due to the fact that I spent a lot of time in the sun as aRead More

10 Free Knit Patterns for the Home including a computer wrist pad, a free pattern for a tea cozy, a washcloth pattern and other unique free knit patterns.

10 Free Knit Patterns for the Home

April 3, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Most people think knitting is about afghans, scarves and sweaters with the occasional sock thrown in. You can make just about anything you can think of for your home with a great knit pattern, though! I thought it would be fun to showcase some of the best ideas out there for things you can knitRead More

How to Save for a Vacation

April 2, 2015 by Kristi 1 Comment

Can you believe that spring break is almost here? Shortly after that summer will be here and we’ll all be thinking about vacation ideas. I don’t know about you but I simply can not afford to take a last-minute vacation. For my family of five dropping everything and taking a family vacation just isn’t inRead More

Here are 10 Things You Should Not Buy At Thrift Stores

10 Things You Should Not Buy At Thrift Stores

April 2, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Saving money couldn’t be easier at a thrift store. It’s like a discount big-box store with treasures galore. While you can find just about anything at a thrift store, some things are not great bargains and others should never be bought used. Here is a list of 10 things you should never buy at a thriftRead More

10 uses for raspberries

10 Ways to Use Raspberries Before They Go Bad

April 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Did you find yourself picking an abundance of raspberries this summer? If so, you may be looking for ways to use them up before they go bad. No worries, as below you will find 10 uses for raspberries you can try right away! These uses are fun, frugal, and pretty tasty. Plus, they can beRead More

10 Frugal Uses for Glycerin

10 Frugal Uses for Glycerin

March 31, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

There are many uses for glycerin. You will want to keep a bottle on hand for these glycerin uses in homemade beauty and personal care products. Glycerin is a product that is found in many kinds of soap and beauty products, but you can also buy it just by itself. While glycerin is a staple ingredientRead More

10 DIY Gifts for Geeks

10 DIY Gifts for Geeks

March 28, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to making gifts, for some people, it can be quite hard. There is always that one person you never know what to get for holidays, birthdays or otherwise. In a lot of cases, that is the lovable “geek” in your circle. If you are a DIY-er and you have a “geek” toRead More

5 Frugal Ways To Conserve Water

5 Frugal Ways To Conserve Water

March 25, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

One of the most common ways to make your home more eco-friendly and green is to reduce your use of resources within your home. One area we have found often needs improvement is water consumption, so here are 5 Frugal Ways To Conserve Water. While these are small things, they can make a big difference not only inRead More

10 Creative Uses for Bubble Wrap

10 Creative Uses for Bubble Wrap

March 23, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Do you find it hard to resist popping those tiny bubbles when come across a sheet of bubble wrap? Sure those bubbles are fun to snap, but did you know bubble wrap has a variety of other practical uses too? When we receive a package, I often let my kids play with it. But thereRead More

5 Essential Interior Design Tips for Your Home

5 Essential Interior Design Tips for Your Home

March 22, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Whether you are looking to give your home a much-needed makeover or preparing it to put it on the market, interior design is a great way to invest in your property.  Many homeowners tend to fret over the overall design of their home due to just how expensive these projects can get and how aRead More

How to Create a Faux Metallic Finish Basket

How to Create a Faux Metallic Finish Basket

March 21, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Your local Dollar Tree has a huge selection of plastic baskets and totes, perfect for storing craft supplies, toiletries, and toys.  But what if you want something with a little more style? Stores such as Restoration Hardware and Pier One Imports offer industrial style metal baskets, however as you know this style comes at aRead More

10 Free Knit Sock Patterns including 2 needle sock patterns, easy kit sock patterns for beginners, knit toe socks and knit yoga socks.

10 Free Knit Sock Patterns

March 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Besides a knitted sweater, a pair of knitted socks is a classic thing to make for all knitters. Many new knitters perfect their skills by making various socks and slippers and when you get it down, there is nothing better than slipping on a pair of socks that you made fresh off the knitting needles.Read More

How to Make Your Commute More Energy Efficient

How to Make Your Commute More Energy Efficient

March 18, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

One of the biggest ways that we are hurting our environment is with the use of cars. Since we have become more aware of the impact of exhaust and fumes on our environment, we put together this list of simple ways to How to Make Your Commute More Energy Efficient. Not only will you beRead More

5 Things You Can Reuse in Your Home

5 Things You Can Reuse in Your Home

March 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

When it comes to living green and saving money, the easiest thing you can do is reuse items that you come across everyday. Not only does it save you money to get multiple uses out of products, but living green means you have less waste and less product in your home.  5 Things You CanRead More

10 Amazing Uses for Strawberries

10 Ways to Use Strawberries Before They Go Bad

March 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Strawberries are rich in vitamins and minerals, and can not only be great for your insides but outside as well. If you are finding yourself drowning in strawberries this summer season, take a peek below at 10 uses for strawberries you may want to try. These uses are so fun and easy, and a greatRead More

Maintaining your home in between each season is a sure way to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Here are 10 Spring Home Maintenance Tips.

10 Spring Home Maintenance Tips

March 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

You may know that you need to prepare your home for the winter months, but did you know you need to do the same in the spring? Maintaining your home in between each season is a sure way to keep it running smoothly and efficiently as well as keep it looking its best. If youRead More

10 Romantic Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary on a Budget

10 Romantic Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary on a Budget

March 12, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Whether it is your first anniversary as a couple or your 50th, you want to make it special. After all, weathering another year together is an accomplishment and worth celebrating. If you want some fantastic yet budget friendly ways to celebrate your anniversary, take a look at some suggestions below. Sometimes the best ways toRead More

10 Creative Uses for Old Calendars

10 Creative Uses for Old Calendars

March 11, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

No matter how beautifully they are illustrated or how much money you spend on them, a calendar is only good for one year. Once that year is up, you may feel as though you have no other option than to toss or recycle the calendar. But before you do, take a look below at 10Read More

Tips for adjusting to time changes - 8 Tips for falling asleep earlier

How to Help Your Body Transition to Time Changes

March 11, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Walgreens via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Walgreens. Does the time change throw your schedule for a loop? While I love the extra hour of sunlight we receive during daylight savings time, my body is notRead 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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