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7 Ways To Make Your Home Energy Efficient

7 Ways To Make Your Home Energy Efficient

March 10, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Making your home Eco-Friendly and Green includes little things like these 7 Ways To Make Your Home Energy Efficient. While you work toward making your home green, you’ll want to make some significant changes in how you manage your home. This includes some major upgrades, as well as little minor details. 7 WAYS TO MAKERead More

7 Things You Should Pay More For

7 Things You Should Pay More For

March 9, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

While living frugally often means cutting corners, it doesn’t always mean that is the best option. Sometimes, it means buying the more expensive product in order to have it last longer without having to replace it. Often, I think we get caught up so much in spending less that we forget that replacing something numerousRead More

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget

March 8, 2015 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget You know the saying, “new year, new me?” And each year everyone talks about the changes they are going to make and how they are going to be different. I don’t like making resolutions, because I will never keep them. NEVER. However, I do like toRead More

10 Hunger Games Birthday Party Ideas

10 Hunger Games Birthday Party Ideas

March 7, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

My daughter is obsessed with the Hunger Games book and movie series. She is only 12, but reads at a high school level and has since about 5th grade. I am so proud that she can read so well. Her birthday just passed and although I would have loved to have done a Hunger Games birthdayRead More

10 Free Crochet Patterns for Babies

10 Free Crochet Patterns for Babies

March 6, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of my most beloved things I own is a blanket my mom crocheted for me when she was pregnant with me. I think she started making it before she knew what she was having because it is both pink and blue with a little yellow thrown in. It has stood up through many washingsRead More

10 Frugal Ways to Treat Yourself

10 Frugal Ways To Treat Yourself

March 5, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Everyone wants to treat themselves or others sometimes, but when you are living on a strict budget and it includes very little wiggle room, this can seem impossible as a simple meal out can cost quite a bit these days and something like a movie can seem like an outrageous expense. Here are some budget friendlyRead More

How using the public library can save you money

How The Public Library Can Save You Money

March 5, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

If it has been a while since you visited your local public library, you should give it another go. Most libraries are full of ways to save you money and the best part is, it’s free. Many public libraries are full of modern conveniences and you may be surprised that the old card catalog isRead More

10 Frugal uses for jojoba oil in your beauty routine

10 Frugal Uses for Jojoba Oil in Your Beauty Routine

March 3, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Jojoba oil is an oil derived from the jojoba plant, and it has many uses in your health and beauty routines. Available anywhere that essential and health and beauty oils are sold, jojoba can help you with some common beauty problems. To learn more, take a peek below at 10 frugal uses for Jojoba oilRead More

How to Make Wool Baby Pants from an Old Sweater.

How to Make Wool Baby Pants from an Old Sweater

March 1, 2015 by Emily 2 Comments

There is something incredibly satisfying about homemade baby clothes. There is something equally adorable about seeing your little one in clothes you made yourself. If you haven’t experienced this first hand, let me walk you through the easiest tutorial for Upcycled Wool Baby Pants. For this tutorial I’m specifically using wool sweaters for a handful ofRead More

felted wool projects

How To Make Felted Wool from Old Sweaters

February 28, 2015 by Emily 9 Comments

Felting is a great way to repurpose old or damaged wool sweaters. Felted wool is such a versatile fabric to work with because it can be used for anything from fun crafts to clothing items. The felting process makes the wool fibers super dense which also allows you to cut it without having to worryRead More

7 Ways To Reduce Food Waste At Home

7 Ways To Reduce Food Waste At Home

February 26, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

While we would like to say this is never a problem, food waste can be a huge waste of money and resources in our homes. When you are working toward a green lifestyle, you must consider even things like what you do with your food waste. Here are 7 Ways To Reduce Food Waste AtRead More

7 Simple Clean Eating Tips

7 Simple Clean Eating Tips

February 25, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As you transition to a diet of clean eating, you’ll find yourself frustrated at times and wanting to go back to old habits. These 7 Simple Clean Eating Tips are sure to be your safeguard when those days come. Not only do you want to better your health overall now, but you want this toRead More

Rose water has many uses in health and beauty. Here are 10 Uses for Rose Water that you can use in your own beauty routine.

10 Uses for Rose Water

February 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Many people have heard about rose water before, but few people are actually aware of all this product has to offer. Rose water is more than just a pretty name, it is a purposeful health and beauty product you will want to be sure you have in your cabinets. Take a look below at 10 usesRead More

Vintage Inspired Mason Jar Sugar Shaker Tutorial

How to Make a Mason Jar Sugar Shaker

February 22, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you have a love for all things mason jars, take a look at this tutorial for a vintage inspired mason jar sugar shaker. Using a mason jar and just a few other common supplies, you can make your own sugar shaker (or flour shaker, or salt shaker even) perfect for using in your kitchen.Read More

10 Ways to repurpose a crib

10 Ways to Repurpose a Crib

February 21, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When your last child is no longer in a crib, it can feel like a bit like entering a new phase in yours and your child’s life. You probably have many memories that are special for that crib and it can feel like such a shame to just throw it away. If you have noRead More

10 free knit hat patterns for women

10 Free Knit Hat Patterns for Women

February 20, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When I did the post on 10 free crochet hat patterns for women, I was excited to see how many kniting patterns there were as well. There are so many great styles out there! What’s great about knitting something small like a hat is that it can be done by beginners and advanced knitters alike,Read More

How to Host a St. Patrick's Day Green Feast

How to Host a St. Patrick’s Day Green Feast

February 20, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Use these ideas to host a St. Patrick’s Day Green Feast this year. With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, you might be looking for some fun ways to celebrate. A Green Feast is a fun way to get together with family and friends, and enjoy all things green! Hosting your own Green Feast isRead More

5 Essential Oils for Your Hair

5 Essential Oils for Your Hair

February 18, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Are you looking for that ultimate healthy hair look? There are several things you can do to get the look you want. One way is to use essential oils and there are several different oils that are ideal for the hair. Note: before using an essential oil on your skin, make sure that it isRead More

Old Rugged Cross String Art Craft

The Old Rugged Cross String Art Craft

February 18, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

This simple art piece is a great project to do together with your kids. Inexpensive supplies make a strong statement in your home when put together this way, during the creation and gracing the walls as well.  There were lessons in the creating as we went along, and a reminder of our faith hanging onRead More

How to save money at Jo-Ann fabrics

How to Save Money at Jo-Ann Fabrics

February 17, 2015 by Christine T 5 Comments

It used to be that Jo-Ann Fabrics really was just a fabric store, but as other craft stores have extended their merchandise and what they carry, Jo-Ann’s has followed suit. With that, you can find lots of new craft supplies, home decor and even craft classes. If Jo-Ann’s is one of your favorite places toRead 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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