The hustle and bustle of daily life can quickly get overwhelming, and before you know it we can become drained and exhausted, unable to perform our best at daily tasks. The truth is however that we bring a great deal of this stress on ourselves as we often make situations and tasks more complicatedRead More
Going Green Series – Why You Should Go Green
I will be writing a series on how to go green in different areas of your life right here on Premeditated Leftovers. I am honored to have the space to do this! This first in the series will be on reasons why you should go green. Then, there will be several posts on how toRead More
How to Make Sugar Scrubs + 6 Sugar Scrub Recipes
Have you ever wondered how to make sugar scrubs at home? You will be pleasantly surprised to find how easy it is to make sugar scrub using pantry staples! All you need to make a homemade sugar scrub is sugar and oil! Adding a scent is completely optional. Choose a sugar scrub recipe below toRead More
How to Make Money Selling Antiques and Collectibles
If you have watched the many flea market flip shows out there, you may have been inspired to try cashing on some treasures yourself! After all, what is more inspiring than seeing a person find something at a swap meet, garage sale, or flea market only to find out it is worth hundreds of dollars?Read More
Ways to Get Fit on a Budget
You want to work out, but you don’t have the funds for a gym membership – or maybe you just can’t justify the expense. Either way, getting fit on a budget isn’t as hard as you might think! Using items you already have on hand (or can purchase for less than $10), I’ll help youRead More
A Spooky-Glamorous Tablescape for your Halloween Party
Can you believe it is already close to fall? That mean’s Halloween is right around the corner too. Do you host an annual Halloween Party? Maybe even an Adult Halloween party? If so then this article is for you. Halloween is an exciting time, pumpkins are carved in scary faces, witches are brewing, andRead More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Facial Masks and Cleansers
Having a spa day is a blast, but when pinching pennies, the spa is usually out of the question. The next best thing? A spa day at home! These recipes are amazing because you know what will be going in them and all the ingredients are found easily in a supermarket or organic, whole foodsRead More
Easy Upcycle: Thrifty Three Tier Server
There is no better feeling than turning trash into treasure. If you have old pie pans and plates around the home, or happen to stumble across some at your local thrift shop, snag them up! With just a little adhesive and patience you can easily whip up your own three-tiered server, perfect for displaying cupcakes,Read More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Reusable Baby Wipes
While there are a lot of tutorials for how to make homemade baby wipes, you don’t see many people talking about something that is even more frugal and eco-friendly: reusable baby wipes. For my first child, I put baby washes cloths in container and covered them with a solution of 2 cups of water, 2Read More
How to Make Your Own Chalk Paint
Chalk paint seems to be all the rage these days as decorators look for ways to achieve a professional paint finish with less stress and in even less time. Several big name paint companies have come out with lines of chalk paint, a type of paint finish that is incredibly smooth, flawless, and requires noRead More
A Guide to Frugal Driving
It may seem impossible with today’s gas prices to drive frugally, but with some minor tricks, you can get the most out of your car and the gas tank for as little as possible. Don’t let the price at the pump scare you into believing it is not possible to save money! The traveling seasonRead More
5 Phone Apps That Help You Save Money on Gas
With the cost of gas approaching nearly $4 a gallon, you are probably looking for ways to save money on the fuel you need each week. Sure you know that you should shop around, or to use your store loyalty cards to save money on gas, but what else can you do to keep aRead More
How to Use a Price Book to Save Money
I have mentioned that a price book helps me save money by keeping track of the best prices on items so I know when they are at a “stock up price”. Katie explains how to create a price book and how to use it to save money. With all of the data that is availableRead More
10 Ways to Save on Airfare
One of the biggest deterrents to a cross country vacation is the cost of the travel to and from the final destination, but we have decided to share 10 Ways to Save on Airfare. After years of flying and multiple vacations we have found a proven method to getting the lowest possible prices on flights. Read More
The Key Ring App Helps You Save Money and Keeps You Organized
Are you one of those consumers who has a whole key ring of store loyalty cards? It seems as though retailers of all kinds are offering loyalty cards these days, and before you know it you can find yourself drowning in these tiny plastic bar code covered cards. Sure they save you tons of cashRead More
8 Frugal Ways to Show Someone You Care
Often, when we want to show someone we care, whether it be a sympathy gesture or a big “Thank You”, we feel it necessary to buy them something. When you are on a tight budget, this may not be do-able. Other than the traditional handmade card, how can we show we care without breaking theRead More
DIY Vintage Dresser Makeover
Katie is sharing how she gave a vintage dresser a makeover: I think at some point or another we have all run into that old furniture piece that is just sad. It may be something you saw at a garage or estate sale, or perhaps it even caught your eye on the curb. Or maybe,Read More
Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Wrinkle Releaser
A while back I was given a sample of wrinkle releaser. I had my doubts about it, so it sat unused in my cupboard for months…and then I tried it and fell in love. I felt guilty because of the packaging that would have to be tossed and I wondered about the aerosol spray. IRead More
How to Convert Recessed Lighting into Pendant Lighting
Pendant lighting seems to be the trend today when choosing new lighting for a decorative look. However many homeowners will have to convert previous installed recessed lighting to a normal ceiling fixture by using a conversion kit. Conversion kits are sold at your local home improvement stores. Once the conversion kit has been installed, anyRead More
Senior Discounts Start as Early as Age 50
Last weekend, I had an opportunity to meet Lori Felix of More with Less Today. We have collaborated on online projects before, so it was a delight to finally meet her in person. While in Orlando, we had a lot of fun and enjoyed a few adventures. One evening we got lost while taking aRead More
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