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10 Free Scarf Crochet Patterns

10 Free Knit Scarf Patterns

January 30, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

If you have ever received a handmade scarf, you know just how special they can be. If you are big on knitting yourself, you will love this new series of free pattern roundups coming your way. To get you started, here are 10 free knit scarf patterns to inspire you to create beautiful gifts forRead More

5 Tips for Taking Shorter Showers

January 29, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you struggling with taking shorter showers? Everyone knows that a shorter shower means saving not only water, but money as well. And as you know, both are precious resources! If you want to learn how to take shorter showers and save, then take a look at these 5 helpful tips for taking shorter showers.Read More

Make use of your unused, old board games with these 7 Creative Uses for Old Board Games. Game boards and pieces can be used in more ways than you may think!

7 Creative Uses for Old Board Games

January 27, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you have a handful of old or unused board games around your home? It seems as though most households do! If you have a few that you aren’t sure what to do with, take a look at these 7 creative uses for old and unused board games. These tips are perfect for putting thoseRead More

Over 40 Parenting: Staying Active for Your Kids and Your Health

Parenting Over 40: Staying Active

January 27, 2015 by Alea Milham

Staying active as an older parent, not only allows me to have fun with my youngest child, it helps strengthen my bones. While many of my high school friends are becoming grandparents, I am chasing after my very active 7-year-old son. There is not a rocking chair in my foreseeable future! Our oldest kids wereRead More

DIY Master Yoda Hooded Towel Tutorial

DIY Yoda Hooded Towel Tutorial

January 25, 2015 by Jody 6 Comments

I have a little boy who has recently discovered Star Wars, and, to put it mildly, he is obsessed. His bedroom is being slowly but surely changed into a Star Wars haven, and I am always looking for clever and useful ways to incorporate the theme to delight him. This towel was one of theRead More

Here's a simple and frugal way to decorate your table for Valentine's Day - Valentine's Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two

Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two

January 24, 2015 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

  Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and I haven’t thought about what I want…. yet. Yes, let’s admit it. Valentine’s Day is all about the ladies (sorry Guys!). Whether it’s a diamond necklace, a new bracelet, flowers, sexy products from Victoria Secrets, or her favorite perfume,Read More

10 Free Home Decor Crochet Patterns - You will be amazed by the awesome stuff you can crochet for your home with these free home decor crochet patterns!

10 Free Home Decor Crochet Patterns

January 23, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

As I have been putting together these posts featuring incredibly talented crafters with everything from ladies hats to kid’s toys, I have come across a bunch of unexpected crochet patterns. They don’t really fit in a category I have done so far, but they are so awesome and unique they make me believe that youRead More

Living green on food stamps is achievable (and can even save you money) using these tips for How to Live Sustainably on Food Stamps.

How to Live Sustainably on Food Stamps

January 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When your budget is tight, it can be very hard to even think about trying to live green as you are often in “survival mode”. This is actually a perfect time to be as sustainable as possible and find ways to reuse items, do for yourself and become more independent. Living green is a veryRead More

How to Stick to Your Diet While Eating Out. Try these tips for sticking to your diet while eating out to avoid extra calories when you go out to eat.

How to Stick to Your Diet While Eating Out

January 21, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Trying to stick to your diet while eating out is like an exercise in temptation. Can you resist the various temptations that will present themselves? The temptations start the moment you walk in the door. The smells of your favorite fat laden foods are wafting through the air. Once seated, the friendly waitress may asRead More

How to Organize Your Scarves - Now that you have all your winter scarves out, where do you put them? Here are some ideas for how to organize your scarves.

How to Organize Your Scarves

January 20, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

With winter in full bloom, I have seen a ton of scarves making their beautiful debut on the necks of young and old alike. Summer, winter, spring and fall brings all sorts of scarves in every color imaginable. With all the beautiful scarves that we have to accessorize our outfits come another problem all together. HowRead More

20 Cleaning Hacks to Try Now

20 Cleaning Hacks to Try Now

January 19, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for ways to make the time you spend cleaning more efficient? If so, give these 20 cleaning hacks a try! These 20 cleaning hacks can help you save time and money when getting your space in shape. Whether you just want to spend less time cleaning, or aren’t sure of the bestRead More

How To Host a Frugal Super Bowl Party - money saving tips for throwing a Super Bowl party on a budget including ways to save money on food and decorations.

How To Host a Frugal Super Bowl Party

January 18, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Use these frugal Super Bowl Party ideas to host a game day party on a budget. It’s almost that time! Super Bowl parties are a big part of many households. Even if “your” team is not in the Super Bowl, you might even host one and root for the team you hate the least. While aRead More

DIY Jewelry Stand Tutorial

DIY Jewelry Stand

January 18, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

I cook and bake a lot and so does my husband. It seems one of us is always taking our ring or watch off and leaving it on the kitchen counter while baking or cleaning.  This DIY Jewelry Stand is a fun addition to my kitchen decor and a great way to keep track ofRead More

7 Tips for Organizing a Small Kitchen

7 Tips for Organizing a Small Kitchen

January 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you often stare at your small kitchen, wondering how to make the most of it? If you have a tiny kitchen you wish to creatively expand, take a peek at these 7 tips for organizing a small kitchen. When you utilize these tips in your own space, you will find that making your kitchenRead More

Looking for a low-cost, DIY upgrade to your home decor? Check out these 10 Free Home Decor Sewing Patterns for inspiration!

10 Free Home Decor Sewing Patterns

January 16, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Take a look at these free home decor sewing patterns for DIY ways to spruce up your home. There is something so satisfying about making something with your own two hands. I guess that’s why so many people enjoy sewing as a hobby or a way of life. Nothing beats the quality you can makeRead More

30 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less

30 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less

January 15, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you often find yourself using the excuse that you just don’t have time? Many people do. This excuse keeps us from getting the things done that we wish to, and we therefore fall short of our goals. If you are one of those people who always seems short on time, take a peek atRead More

How to Eat Healthy on Food Stamps

How to Eat Healthy on Food Stamps

January 15, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Many people think that it is next to impossible to eat healthy on food stamps. It often seems like buying convenience meals is cheaper. These convenience foods are full of sodium, preservatives, and a lot of stuff that isn’t healthy. There are ways you can fit healthy food into your SNAP budget. Here are some tips for eatingRead More

20 Frugal Uses for Almond Oil - Ways to use almond oil including homemade beauty treatments, natural health tips, and frugal household hacks.

20 Frugal Uses for Almond Oil

January 14, 2015 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 2o frugal ways you can use Almond oil. Most of her uses are for Sweet almond Oil, but she says you can substitute Bitter Almond Oil if you wish. Her uses for Almond oil include beauty treatments and home remedies. Did you know that nearly half of the composition of almondsRead More

Strategies to Get Organized and Stay Organized

Strategies to Get Organized and Stay Organized

January 14, 2015 by Kristi 1 Comment

Kristi is sharing tips to get organized while sharing methods that will help you stay organized. Being organized is something that I struggle with every single day of my life! By no means is this something that comes natural to me, but it’s also something that I attempt to achieve every day. Over the past couple ofRead More

How to Get Started Juicing

Tips to Help You Get Started Juicing

January 14, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Juicing has been a craze for quite a while now and you may be excited to try it but are unsure exactly what it is and how to get started. You may even be unsure if it is something you want to do at all. Here are some tips for getting started in juicing. HowRead 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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