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6 Beautiful Fall Wedding Table Decor Ideas

September 30, 2014 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Fall is here and it’s a beautiful time to have a wedding! Not only do you have the advantage of having good weather, you can incorporate the beautiful colors of the changing of the leaves into your decor. Fall weddings embrace vibrant strong colors in only imaginable warm accents of various hues. You can beRead More

DIY Tin Can Pumpkins

DIY Rustic Tin Can Pumpkins

September 27, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

I am becoming quite addicted to upcycled projects, while I do love saving money by not buying cute decor at expensive home stores its not just  for that reason- It is the thrill of turning cast aside items or even trash into “treasures”.  I also really like the look of anything industrial with a softerRead More

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Women

10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Women

September 26, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

I love to see the creative costumes that people come up with for Halloween! Often, it is popular movie stars or characters or really creative puns that are the best. I searched all over online to bring you some of the funnest costumes that you can make right at home, often with stuff you probablyRead More

DIY Pumpkin Preserving Wash

DIY Pumpkin Preserving Wash

September 25, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you like to carve your pumpkins early? Use this DIY Pumpkin Preserving Wash to keep your jack o’ lanterns fresh all the way through Halloween! You put so much work into carving your fall pumpkins, why not see that they last a long time as well? After all, you want to enjoy them asRead More

a ribbon with dried oranges on it.

How to Make Dried Orange Slices

September 22, 2014 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Dried orange slices can be used in a variety of ways. Learn how to make dried orange slices with these directions. Below, you will find everything you need to know about how to dry oranges slices. With a little experimentation, we have found the perfect process for drying oranges. Dried oranges can be used inRead More

Tips for a more organized laundry room

Tips for a More Organized Laundry Room

September 22, 2014 by Ann Leave a Comment

We as parents tend to spend a ton of time in the laundry room and more often than not it can be one of the smallest rooms of our home. Clutter is usually a big problem in this area and with a few tricks and tips you can have your laundry room running smoothly inRead More

DIY Rustic Pumpkins - Frugal fall decor ideas

DIY Rustic Pumpkins – Frugal Industrial Decor Idea

September 21, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Jody is sharing how to make rustic pumpkins using a tree branch and rusty bolts to create an industrial twist to fall decorating.   I used to be frugal just for the sake of being frugal, it is becoming more and more a way of life, and not just to pinch pennies. There is aRead More

10 free boys halloween costume patterns

10 Free Halloween Costume Patterns for Boys

September 19, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of the complaints my mom used to have about costumes for boys when my brother was little is the fact that most of the ones he wanted to go as were made of cheap plastic and were way over priced. She started making costumes for us almost right away and came up with someRead More

Choosing Countertop Materials

Choosing Countertop Materials

September 14, 2014 by Editor 2 Comments

Purchasing new countertops for your home, whether you’re building or remodeling, is one of the biggest home improvement decisions especially with so many Countertop Materials available.  Countertops come in every shape, size, color, and material under the sun it seems.  No matter the look you are trying to achieve in your kitchen or bathroom, thereRead More

How to Preserve Fall Leaves

September 13, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If you have ever taken a stroll on a fall day, you will notice the colorful leaves that surround you. This year, capture that color when you preserve your own fall leaves. Preserving fall leaves can be easy and fun, and it is a great way to enjoy the colors all year long whether youRead More

DIY Home Plate Wall Decor

DIY Home Plate Wall Hanging

September 13, 2014 by Jody 5 Comments

  Whether you are a big fan of pro baseball teams, or you have your own minor league cutie in t-ball, baseball, or softball and you want to show your support and welcome home this cute “Home” plate sign is a great addition to your home decor. Easy to coordinate to your home colors, orRead More

10 free girls halloween costume patterns

10 Free Halloween Costume Patterns for Girls

September 12, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I had a great time looking through free girl’s Halloween Costume patterns for this post! There are so many to choose from! When I was little, my mom made most of my costumes and I was always so excited to see what she would come up with. A homemade costume is so fun because noRead More

5 Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings Naturally

5 Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings Naturally

September 12, 2014 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Trying to cut sugar out of your diet? Here are ways to reduce sugar cravings naturally. Last week I shared that I was giving up sugar. I decided to give up refined sugar after learning that your body converts sugar into triglycerides. Consuming more than 90 grams of added sugar a day can raise triglycerides andRead More

Would you like to add a touch of autumn to your home without spending tons of money? Here are 5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips to help you decorate on a budget.

5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips

September 9, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Want to add a touch of autumn to your home without breaking the bank? Here are 5 Frugal Fall Decorating Tips for your home. Fall is just around the corner and it’s fun to have your home appropriately decorated for the season. But maybe like many, you are on a tight budget and there isn’t muchRead More

DIY Sisal Rope Coasters

DIY Sisal Rope Coasters

September 7, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

These simple and pretty DIY Sisal Rope coasters add a natural touch to your home decor.  I am always one for doing it myself, especially if I already have the supplies on hand leftover from other projects.   Beyond the sense of pride you get when you create household projects with your own hands youRead More

How to Make an Indoor Herb Planter from a Mail Sorter - Upcycle an old mail sorter and convert it to an indoor herb planter.

How to Make an Indoor Herb Planter from a Mail Sorter

September 5, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It seems as though bulky wooden mail sorters can be found just about at any thrift store or garage sale. These mail sorters are great at doing their job, but usually aren’t the most appealing to look at. Should you come across one, why not upcycle into something fresh instead? Take a look at howRead More

There are so many adorable free shirt patterns for girls out there! These free shirt patterns include patterns for varying levels of sewing skills.

10 Free Shirt Patterns for Girls

September 5, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These free shirt patterns for girls would make an adorable addition to any girl’s wardrobe. I have to admit, I had a very hard time choosing free shirt patterns for girls for this time when I made this post. The problem is, there are just so many cute ones out there that I could probablyRead More

Why I am giving up sugar.

Why I am Giving Up Sugar

September 5, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I have multiple reasons for why I am giving up sugar! I have given up sugar in the past. In fact, I have actually given sugar up for Lent the last two years. After the initial 2 -3 days of withdrawals, I feel much better and have more energy. I feel so much better that IRead More

7 little ways to save money in your budget

7 Little Ways to Save Money in Your Budget

September 4, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Many times, we find ourselves wondering where all the money goes in our budget and unable to explain why. We seem to be missing money here and there and wonder why we can’t seem to get a handle on it. Sometimes, this is due to all those little fees that add up. Here are someRead More

10 frugal uses for toothpaste around the home

10 Frugal Uses for Toothpaste

September 3, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Toothpaste is one of those stockpile items that many bargain shoppers have on hand. And while it is great for keeping your smile clean and white, toothpaste is also great for many household uses too. Take a look below at 10 frugal uses for toothpaste that will knock your socks off! 10 Frugal Uses forRead 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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