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How to Save Money When Grilling - Tips for saving money on meat, marinades, charcoal, propane, and side dishes to make grilling more affordable.

How to Save Money When Grilling

June 25, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

When I think about summer the first thing that comes to mind is grilling! My favorite thing about summer is enjoying some time outdoors with good friends, a tasty drink and amazing food fresh off the grill. With that said grilling can get expensive when you factor in meat, side dishes, charcoal, propane and otherRead More

Tips for getting the most from mobile coupons

Tips for Getting the Most from Mobile Coupons

June 24, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The new way of couponing is all online. Sure, paper coupons still are useful and are not on their way out, but to maximize your savings, it’s important to not discount the mobile deals and coupons that are out there. Here are some ways to make them work for you. Tips for Getting the Most fromRead More

How to Turn your Backyard into an Outdoor Theater

How to Turn your Backyard into an Outdoor Theater

June 23, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

In most areas of the country, the drive in theater is a thing of the past. Gone are the days when you could enjoy the cool summer evenings and the newest flick. If you are missing the fun lazy days of eating fresh popped popcorn and want to share the experience with your own family,Read More

DIY Wall Decor - Modern Wall Art

DIY Wall Decor – Modern Wall Art

June 21, 2014 by Editor 25 Comments

I have been looking for DIY Wall Decor ideas for our newly remodeled mud room and wanted something just a little more modern.  I’ve seen some really beautiful 3 dimensional pieces of decor that I just LOVE but wow are they expensive!  That’s when I decided to try making something fun and dimensional myself.  Can you believeRead More

10 Free Quilt Patterns that you can make for your home, including scrap fabric quilts, t-shirt quilts, baby quilts, and quilt tutorials.

10 Free Quilt Patterns

June 20, 2014 by Christine T 3 Comments

Find your next quilting project with these 10 free quilt patterns. Summer is the perfect time to update your bedspread. Quilts are perfect for giving your bed a warm weather upgrade. A good, hand made quilts can last a lifetime and is often passed down through generations. While they may be time time-consuming to make,Read More

How to organize under the kitchen sink - Tips and ideas for organizing under the kitchen

How to Organize Under Your Kitchen Sink

June 20, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Under the kitchen sink can be a real nightmare to deal with. You all know that dreaded moment when you realize you need to find something under there and you just know that when you open the cabinet door it’s all going to come rolling out and land on your feet! The front of myRead More

How to Make a No-Sew Patriotic Tank and Headband - Directions for making a child's flag top for the 4th of July. Easy DIY project; no sewing required.

How to Make a No-Sew Patriotic Tank and Headband

June 19, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

I love crafting and DIY projects, but one area where I am not very comfortable or skilled in is sewing.  I could sew a relatively straight line with a sewing machine to create a valance but I would rather not- I am also to lazy busy to pull out the machine, thread the top, bobbin, etc. Read More

7 Frugal ways to celebrate 4th of July

7 Frugal Ways to Enjoy the 4th of July

June 18, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

With the 4th of July quickly approaching, you may be wondering how you can best spend this festive weekend. Take a look below at 7 frugal ways to enjoy Independence Day without blowing your budget. The good news is, there are so many options, many of which are free or close to. Take a lookRead More

How to Save Money on Fabric and Quilting Materials

How to Save Money on Fabric and Quilting Materials

June 17, 2014 by Christine T 4 Comments

If you have the hobby of sewing or quilting, you know that some of the materials can cost you a pretty penny and is often what keeps you from starting that next project you are excited about. Here are some tips to help you get some fabric and other materials for all of your quiltingRead More

DIY Sock Sorter

Missing Sock Magic: DIY Sock Sorter

June 14, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are you tired of losing socks? It may seem as though your washer and dryer are a black hole for socks to become forever lost in. Well when you create this easy and inexpensive DIY sock sorter, you can easily and effectively keep your mismatch socks organized! It only takes a few supplies, and theRead More

How to organize your refrigerator and tips for keeping your refrigerator organized

How to Organize Your Refrigerator and Keep it that Way!

June 13, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Bekki is sharing tips for how to organize your refrigerator and how to keep it organized. How to Organize Your Refrigerator The first thing on your list when trying to organize your refrigerator is to clean it out. I actually have a clean out day every two weeks just before I complete my grocery shopping.Read More

Elegant Patriotic Table Decor Ideas

Elegant Patriotic Table Decor Ideas

June 12, 2014 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

Elegant Patriotic Table Decor Ideas Ah, summer. It’s here! Can you hear my excitement 😉 ? With summer comes all of the back yard fun and BBQ parties. When we decided to fix up our back yard and add furniture, we had that one purpose in mind: Create & build furniture for entertainment purposes. LastRead More

How to Make Hanging Cullender Herb Planter - Use this tutorial to create an easy planter using a colander.

DIY Hanging Cullender Herb Planter

June 10, 2014 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Wouldn’t you love to have fresh herbs at your fingertips all season long? Well now you can easily and inexpensively. You don’t need a large plot of land or even fancy flower pots to grow your own fresh herbs. In fact, all you need is an old kitchen cullender. With it you can create aRead More

How to Make Baby Shower Invitations With PicMonkey

How to Make Baby Shower Invitations With PicMonkey

June 10, 2014 by Ann Leave a Comment

PicMonkey is an awesome free photo editing tool. I use it for my blog posts, printables, recipes, and more! Today, I’m showing you how to make baby shower invitations with PicMonkey. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments! How to Make Baby Shower Invitations With PicMonkey Sign up for PicMonkey, or useRead More

how to save money on Dr. Bronners

How to Save Money on Dr. Bronner’s and other Natural Cleaning Ingredients

June 9, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are reading this post, you probably have heard (or know!) you can save money by making your own cleaning and natural beauty supplies. Knowing this, you head to the store, excited to start your DIY journey and might experience a little bit of sticker shock when it comes to the ingredients. While itRead More

Paint Chip Tie Pen Holder - A Father's Day Gift Kids Can Make. Use this tutorial to have your children create a pen holder with a soup can and paint chips.

Paint Chip Tie Pen Holder – A Father’s Day Gift Kids Can Make

June 8, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a Father’s Day gift your kids can make for their dad? Here is an easy Father’s Day craft you can do with your kids. All you need is a soup can, paint chips, white paint, and glue. First you have your children paint the soup can white. While they are waiting for theRead More

Patriotic Pool Noodle Garland

June 7, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

It is time to let your patriotic colors fly! This holiday season, do it for less when you make this patriotic pool noodle garland. Using a few inexpensive supplies, you can whip up a garland such as the one you see here for your next BBQ or gathering. It is a fun, frugal, and kidRead More

5 Ways To Save On A Beach Vacation - tips for saving money on your vacation at the beach including ways to save on accommodations, food, and entertainment.

5 Ways to Save on a Beach Vacation

June 6, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Summer is just around the corner and that means many families are in the process of planning for their fun beach vacations.  Going to the beach with the family can be a ton of fun but it can also be very expensive.  Here are 5 Ways To Save Money On A Beach Vacation that areRead More

10 Ways To Live Frugally This Summer

10 Ways To Live Frugally This Summer

June 5, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Check out these 10 ways to live frugally this summer to stretch your budget a little further. Summer is one of the hardest seasons for many people financially. Electric bills rise as do water bills. It is also hard to fit vacations and summer activities into the budget. Kids are at home for all threeRead More

How Organizing Your Home Can Save You Money

How Organizing Your Home Can Save You Money

June 3, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You know that home organization can save your sanity, but did you also know it can save you money? In addition to saving money on home organization, getting your home more organized can keep your finances in better balance as well. Here are some ways that organization can save you money. How Organizing Your HomeRead 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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