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If you are getting ready to update your wardrobe for fall, make sure you check out these free long sleeved shirt patterns for women to add to your closet!

10 Free Long Sleeved Shirt Patterns for Women

August 29, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

These free long sleeve shirt patterns for women would be great custom additions for your wardrobe. With the weather getting cooler soon, it’s time to start thinking about pulling out your cool weather clothing. This is usually a time when we decide what still fits, what we never will wear and what needs an update.Read More

20 frugal uses for used tea bags - great ways to reuse tea bags!

20 Frugal Uses for Used Tea Bags

August 27, 2014 by Ann 2 Comments

I am sitting here drinking my wonderful cup of ginger tea when it dawns on me that I need to tell you all about the amazing uses for used tea bags! If you are a tea drinker you will understand just how many tea bags can end up in your garbage can! It has beenRead More

Tips for Speedy Grocery Shopping

Tips for Speedy Grocery Shopping

August 25, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Most of us are short of time and going to the grocery store is one thing we all have a hard time making the time to do. Sometimes, it can even be stressful with crowds, kids and coupons on tow. Here are some tips for making sure you can get in and out without takingRead More

Installing Cabinet Hardware

Installing Cabinet Hardware

August 24, 2014 by Editor Leave a Comment

Adding or updating the knobs and pulls on your kitchen or bathroom cabinetry can be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to update a room and Installing Cabinet Hardware is something you can easily do yourself.  Cabinet hardware can say a lot about you and about your space.  The style and the finish of knobsRead More

Fall Table Decor Idea

Fall Table Decor Ideas

August 22, 2014 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Oh, one of my favorite season’s is just around the corner. FALL! I love the weather that allows you to throw on a sweatshirt, jeans and boots. Hot cider with warm delicious donuts. The crunchy leaves. Bonfires. A trip to the Cider Mill for wine tasting and fun family activities. Chili. Oh, how I love ChiliRead More

10 Frugal uses for Aluminum Foil

10 Frugal uses for Aluminum Foil

August 19, 2014 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Aluminum foil is great for keeping your leftovers fresh, but did you know it can be used for so much more? Take a look below at 10 additional uses we found for aluminum foil that are sure to blow your mind. Who knew it could be used in so many different ways? Take a look!Read More

How to stay organized while grocery shopping

How To Stay Organized While Grocery Shopping

August 18, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One way to avoid overspending at the grocery store is to stay organized. It doesn’t matter if you are a couponer or what your budget is, there is no reason to buy more than you need and end up with wasted money, food and time. Here are some tips for staying organized at the groceryRead More

DIY Tablet Cover Tutorial - directions for making a cover for your Kindle or Tablet

DIY Kindle, iPad, or Tablet Cover Tutorial

August 17, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Turn an old hard cover book into a beautiful case for your kindle, iPad or other tablet.  A little decorative fabric, cotton batting, and your trusty glue gun and you can create a pretty, custom cover for your tablet.  If you have fabric on hand already this can be a really frugal project.  I createdRead More

DIY Pencil Pouch Tutorial - Try this easy pencil pouch tutorial to create a pencil pouch for back to school. Uses scrap fabric, vinyl and velcro.

DIY Pencil Pouch Tutorial

August 16, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

If you liked the DIY Reusable Sanwich Bag and Reusable Snack Bags tutorials, I have another easy DIY back to school project that can be made in a coordinating fabric of your choice to further customize your child’s school gear.  This pencil pouch will outlast your childs current character obsession and can be reused for muchRead More

how to be more content on a limited budget

How to be More Content on a Limited Budget

August 14, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

  When many people find themselves tied into a limited budget, they may become depressed, stressed out and feel absolute hopelessness. These feelings can really increase with time when you are stuck in a cycle of long term poverty or limited funds to do anything you want. So how does one break out of thisRead More

20 Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

20 Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

August 13, 2014 by Christine T 2 Comments

Essential oils are amazing for using around your home for anything from beauty to cleaning. Citrus essential oils have so many uses and when you use lemon essential oil, you can really get so many benefits from it. Here are 20 uses for lemon essential oil to get you started! 20 Uses for Lemon EssentialRead More

DIY Reusable Sandwich BagsTutorial

DIY Reusable Snack Bags Tutorial

August 12, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

  If you have ever seen the DIY Reusable Snack Bags online or in stores and are  curious about making some for yourself or your child to pack in their lunchbox this tutorial can help you create several in no time. They are a great way to be green and save the environment  from countlessRead More

10 Ways to Use Cherries

10 Amazing Uses for Cherries

August 12, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Did you go cherry picking this summer? If so, you may have a ton of cherries on hand to use. Take a look below at 10 ways to use cherries that you can try to make sure none go to waste. These methods are simple, inexpensive, and the perfect ways to use up those cherries.Read More

Easy DIY Herb Drying Rack - Create this herb drying rack so you can dry herbs in your kitchen. You just need scrap wood, paint, clothespins, and ribbon.

Easy DIY Herb Drying Rack

August 9, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

  Now that the summer months are winding down, you will want to make sure you dry out as much of your herbs as possible for winter use. Drying herbs is a great way to preserve your herbs even longer, and enjoy them in your favorite soups, salads, and other dishes. You don’t need fancyRead More

Using wrapping paper to cover tables - Wrapping paper not just for wrapping gifts

Using Wrapping Paper to Cover Tables – Frugal Table Decor Ideas

August 8, 2014 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

Before I started getting into DIY ideas and Table Decor Ideas I used wrapping paper to wrap gifts. That was it. A few years ago when I was putting together a table decor idea, I was looking for a specific table runner pattern. I couldn’t find it, but happened to stumble across wrapping paper that matched theRead More

How to Ease Your Family into Minimalist Living - Ways to introduce and begin minimalist living for families. Includes tips to make the transition easier.

How to Ease Your Family into Minimalist Living

August 6, 2014 by Christine T 1 Comment

Minimalist living can be a great way to live your life and of course if you are single, it will be a challenge to ease into it, but if you have a family, it might seem near impossible to get them to start living the minimalist lifestyle without practically pulling teeth. Here are some tipsRead More

How to Use Wrapping Paper to Decorate Vases - Create a new look for your old vases by using wrapping paper to decorate them. A quick and easy DIY tutorial.

How to Use Wrapping Paper to Decorate Vases

August 2, 2014 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Have you ever stopped to think about the many uses of wrapping paper? Or, do you just throw away your wrapping paper after opening up the present? Well, today you’re going to learn how to to reuse and recycle your wrapping paper into a decorating idea for your home. Here at Premeditated Leftovers, we’re all aboutRead More

What to buy in August. This August money saving guide will help you find the best deals, sales, clearance items, in-season produce, and freebies.

August Money Saving Guide: Sales, Clearance, and In-Season Produce

July 31, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here is your August Money Saving Guide! This is a guide to help you know what to buy, what’s on clearance, and what produce is in season in the month of  August. Finding great deals is less about knowing where to shop and more about knowing when to shop. With that in mind, I amRead More

Simple Tips for Minimalist Home Decorating - Create an aesthetically pleasing home decor with these minimalist home decorating ideas.

Simple Tips for Minimalist Home Decorating

July 29, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

  You can downsize your wardrobe for minimalist living, but did you know that you can also do that with your home decor and save money as well? It’s true! Think about it; what is one thing most people like about waiting rooms for doctors, lawyers and banks? They are so simple, yet very homeyRead More

How to save money on school supplies.

How to Save Money on School Supplies

July 29, 2014 by Ann Leave a Comment

Summer is in full swing and before you know it back to school time will be here and it will be time to find some great deals on school supplies. The cost on these can really add up especially if you have more than one child that you are buying for. With everything going digitalRead 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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