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5 uses for canning jars in the kitchen

5 Uses for Canning Jars in the Kitchen

January 13, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Canning jars seem to be all the rage lately. And why shouldn’t they be? They are easy to find, inexpensive, durable, and can be used in so many different ways! Sure you may have used them for canning your fruits and vegetables, but did you know they have other practical uses as well? Take aRead More

7 Tips for Cleaning Your Home Naturally

7 Tips for Cleaning Your Home Naturally

January 12, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Many people seem to think that you need harsh chemicals in order to clean your home thoroughly. But the truth is that simply isn’t the case. You can still deep clean your home and get it sparkling using products that are all natural, budget friendly, and very hard working. Take a look below at 7Read More

DIY Football Wreath

DIY Football Wreath

January 11, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Super Bowl season is coming! While you plan your football themed snack menu, don’t forget to plan your football themed crafts as well. That’s right, football and crafting do in fact go hand in hand! Who knew? Get started by crafting this frugal football themed wreath, made from less than $5 worth of materials inRead More

10 Free Crochet Jewelry Patterns

10 Free Crochet Jewelry Patterns

January 9, 2015 by Christine T 4 Comments

When it comes to crocheting, most people think of the basics: scarves, mittens, afghans and of course, baby stuff. As I was looking at patterns one day online, I came across a crocheted necklace and was just amazed. I mean, it looked awesome, of course, but I couldn’t believe that some people got this creative.Read More

7 Free Ways to Lose Weight

7 Free Ways to Lose Weight

January 8, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Losing weight doesn’t mean you need to lose money too. In fact, there are plenty of ways to lose weight and feel great without spending one cent. Want to know how? Below you will find 7 free ways to lose weight that you can try right now! Losing weight is hard enough, it shouldn’t beRead More

How to Make Dry Shampoo

How to Make Dry Shampoo

January 8, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

Why Dry Shampoo? What’s the point of using dry shampoo? Check out these awesome benefits: Wash less. Don’t worry about greasy-looking hair if you don’t shampoo every day! The cornstarch in your dry shampoo will soak up the oil and dirt from your hair, leaving it looking ahhhhmazing! Save time. By washing your hair less,Read More

5 Stress-Free Ways to Get Fit in 2015

5 Stress-Free Ways to Get Fit

January 7, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

When we talk about “getting fit”, most of the time our minds automatically go to “losing weight”. There is a difference, so let’s talk about both! We all know how to lose weight, right? There’s no magical pill, and no magical formula. It’s simply calories in, calories out. If it’s soooo simple, why do soRead More

5 Cleaning products you can make yourself

5 Cleaning Products You Can Make Yourself

January 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If you are looking to clean your home naturally and inexpensively, making your own cleaning products may be ideal. If you are unsure about where to start, take a look below at 5 cleaning products you can make yourself. You only need a few common ingredients, and in no time you can whip up aRead More

25 Ways to Avoid Food Waste

25 Ways to Avoid Wasting Food

January 4, 2015 by Katie Femia 11 Comments

Each year, households waste hundreds of pounds of food. This waste also results in hundreds of dollars of wasted money. There are ways to make sure that your household wastes less food and as a result, saves money in the process. Take a look below at 25 ways to avoid wasting food. By just makingRead More

DIY Vintage Frame Dry Erase Calendar

DIY Vintage Frame Dry Erase Calendar

January 4, 2015 by Emily 2 Comments

We’re only a few months into the school year and I already feel like I can’t keep my family’s schedules straight. Parent meetings, doctors appointments, school pictures, nights my husband will be working late, the list goes on. I had a small calendar on the refrigerator with a few notable events scribbled in, but it justRead More

Upcycled Sweater Vase

Upcycled Sweater Vase

January 3, 2015 by Editor 3 Comments

With the holidays behind us, most of us are busy taking down the Christmas Tree and other holiday decor. This can leave the house looking a little bare and let’s face it, there is more than a little time before spring and the fun decor that comes with it. There are lots of great decorationsRead More

How to Save Money Painting Your House

How to Save Money Painting a Room

January 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking to freshen up your space with a new coat of paint? If so, you might be wondering how you can do so for less. The good news is, there are plenty of ways you can get the look you want without spending a ton. Take a look below at 7 tips onRead More

how to keep your New Year's resolutions

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 3, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

To keep your New Year’s resolutions, you just need to start small! Setting small goals increases your chance of success by quite a bit. Sounds easy, right? Well, of course it isn’t – that’s why we wait until the new year to resolve to do something so big. One way to make it easier isRead More

4 Step Weekend Skin Detox - You don't need to go to a spa for a weekend skin detox. You can easily do a skin detox in your own home with these 4 easy steps.

4 Step Weekend Skin Detox

January 2, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

You don’t need to go to a spa to do a weekend skin detox. You can easily do a skin detox in your own home this weekend by following these 4 easy steps. Step 3, the detox bath, is my favorite! You can grab a book and soak in your bathtub without feeling lazy becauseRead More

If you are a college student looking for ways to stay on budget and live better for less, take a look at these 25 ways for college students to save money.

25 Ways for College Students to Save Money

December 30, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

College can be quite an expensive time in life. If you are a college student looking for ways to stay on budget and live better for less, take a look below at 25 ways for college students to save money. When you give these 25 tips a try, you will find that saving money doesn’tRead More

20 Unexpected Uses for Grapefruit Essential Oil

20 Unexpected Uses for Grapefruit Essential Oil

December 29, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Grapefruit essential oil has some awesome uses besides smelling absolutely invigorating! However, not all essential oils are created equal! For many of these, you will need to make sure you have food-grade grapefruit essential oil as it needs to be safe to ingest. Please note, too, that none of this advice should take the place of aRead More

10 Creative Uses for Ground Ginger

10 Creative Uses for Ground Ginger

December 22, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Ground ginger can be purchased at most grocery and health food stores, and it can be used in the home in a variety of ways. If you are curious about the uses for ground ginger, take a look below at 10 uses to get you started. These 10 creative uses for ground ginger are easyRead More

How to Save Money on Scrapbooking Supplies

How to Save Money on Scrapbooking Supplies

December 22, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I love looking through scrapbooks. There is something so animating about the way they are put together with all the memories of fun times and special days within a family. If you are a scrapbooker, you know that the cost of the supplies can add up. There are so many ways to save money onRead More

DIY Picture Frame Memo Board Tutorial

DIY Picture Frame Memo Board Tutorial

December 21, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

If your desk is tangle of receipts, papers, and odd items, you are probably looking for a way to tidy it up. I was too, and was in the midst of homeschooling, redecorating, and just life happening. I wanted a memo board but not a cork board and it had to be pretty. I pickedRead More

10 Free Crochet Afghan Patterns

10 Free Crochet Afghan Patterns

December 19, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

I have had several crocheted afghans in my life. Some were made as a gift when my mom was pregnant with me and I still have them and others were ones given to me by friends who have awesome talent or ones I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Crochet afghans are incredibly durableRead 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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