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Eco-Friendly Tips for Going Green In The Bathroom

September 30, 2013 by Christine T Leave a Comment

In this series, I will be talking about ways to go green in every area of your life and part of that is going green in our homes.  In the previous post, I talked about why you should go green to begin with. In this post, I will talk about how to go green inRead More

Frugal Fall DIY: Vintage Leaf Art

September 29, 2013 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If you love a great DIY project with a touch of vintage flare, this project is for you. With just a few simple supplies, you can turn a basic leaf into a piece of art! This Vintage Leaf Art project can be made in just minutes, and chances are you have everything you need inRead More

Decorating for Fall with Candy Corn: A DIY Candy Corn Sign

September 28, 2013 by Wanda Leave a Comment

Do you love candy corn as much as I do?  Candy corn is the signature candy for  Halloween, so when you see candy corn in the stores, you know it’s getting close to Halloween. I have to admit, my family absolutely love Candy corn.  It’s a family tradition to have candy corn this time ofRead More

Ways to use old magazines - 7 creative projects that allow you to upcycle old magazines and 3 ways to repurpose old magazines and use them around the house.

7 Creative Ways to Use Old Magazines

September 26, 2013 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Katie is sharing creative uses for old magazines:   With so many great and inexpensive magazine subscription offers out there, chances are you have a slew of magazines just taking up space in your home. Magazines are so fun to read and full of great stories, recipes, household tips and pictures, it is no wonderRead More

10 Ways to Simplify Your Life- Tips for simplifying your life. Small changes can result in more free time and more time for what is important to you.

10 Ways to Simplify Your Life

September 23, 2013 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

  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

September 23, 2013 by Christine T Leave a Comment

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

September 20, 2013 by Alea Milham 54 Comments

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. 7 tips for where and how to sell your vintage items and start making money on them.

How to Make Money Selling Antiques and Collectibles

September 19, 2013 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

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 - Frugal tips for getting fit including exercise apps, exercises you can do at home, and frugal sources of equipment.

Ways to Get Fit on a Budget

September 18, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

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

September 14, 2013 by Wanda 1 Comment

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

September 13, 2013 by Christine T 2 Comments

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

September 7, 2013 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

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

September 6, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

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

August 31, 2013 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

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

How to Drive Frugally- How to improve mileage, find cheaper gas, and extend the life of your car with frugal DIY car maintenance.

A Guide to Frugal Driving

August 26, 2013 by Christine T Leave a Comment

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

August 25, 2013 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

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

August 20, 2013 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

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- Here are tips for saving money on airfare. You can travel on a budget and get cheap plane tickets if you know how!

10 Ways to Save on Airfare

August 19, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

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

August 19, 2013 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

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- It isn't necessary to spend a lot of money to show someone you care. Here are 8 inexpensive gifts you can give.

8 Frugal Ways to Show Someone You Care

August 18, 2013 by Christine T Leave a Comment

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

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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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