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Naturally Frugal Tip: Recycle Paper Scraps and Create Custom jar Lids

February 8, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I like to buy items in glass jars because I don’t have to worry about what number is stamped on the bottom. Another benefit of glass jars is that they can be reused to store food. Unfortunately food stored in jars end up looking like this: Using glass jars for food storage is practical andRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: Make your Own Kitty Litter

February 1, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Did you know that you could make your own kitty litter? I didn’t! Mellow from A life Unprocessed has found a frugal and natural way to make kitty litter: she uses wheat berries. Her homemade kitty litter is better for her cat and the environment. See how Mellow Makes Homemade Kitty Litter. You can findRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: Don’t Buy Fitted Sheets

January 25, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed that hotels only use flat sheets? There is a very frugal reason for it which Beth of A Word from Aunt B explains in her post No More Fitted Sheets for Me. After she shares why flat sheets are more frugal she shares tips for finding sheets inexpensively and extending theRead More

10 Ways to Use Your Junk Mail

January 22, 2013 by Alea Milham 17 Comments

Try as I might, I have not been able to completely eliminate junk mail. Since I am unable to stop junk mail completely,  I have decided to consider it a resource. 10 Ways to Repurpose Junk Mail: 1. Use the small pretty pictures from magazines and advertisements to create a gift tag. Cut the imageRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Beauty Treatments

January 18, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I have very sensitive skin and I have Celiac’s Disease, so I avoid skin products that contain gluten. All natural skin care products without gluten are hard to find and quite expensive. I love finding ways to make beauty treatments at home. It gives me complete control over the quality of the ingredients.  The addedRead More

Naturally Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Produce Wash

January 11, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I like the idea of using a produce wash on my fruits and veggies, but for some reason I felt odd about buying a commercially prepared produce wash. I am already careful about what I buy and what I use on the produce that I grow, so I wanted complete control over what I usedRead More

FREE Financial Newsletter: DailyWorth

January 9, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

My husband and I have been talking about investing in retirement quite a bit lately, so I was excited to see DailyWorth talking about this topic too! I have mentioned DailyWorth before when talking about Financial Tips for Women, but in case you missed that post, I wanted to tell you about this free newsletterRead More

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Naturally Frugal Tip: Get Rid of Fleas with Apple Cider Vinegar

January 4, 2013 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you hate the harsh chemicals used to treat dogs for fleas? Jenni from Sweet Pennies from Heaven has found a more natural and frugal way to rid her dog of fleas: she uses apple cider vinegar. See how Jenni uses apple cider vinegar to get rid of fleas on her dog and in herRead More

How I Lost 15 Pounds in 2 Months Doing Short Bursts of Intense Exercise

January 1, 2013 by Alea Milham 16 Comments

Background I had my last child at 40 and have struggled ever since to take off the baby weight. My baby is now 5! Two years ago on New Years Eve, I resolved to exercise more in 2011. And I did. I went to Pilates 3 times a week, rode my horse several times a week, andRead More

How to create a reusable bow with ribbon and wire

How to Make a Fancy Bow

December 21, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I love using ribbon to wrap packages. It is so lovely! But it is also quite frugal because you can reuse the ribbon over and over again. I switched over to REAL ribbon ten years ago and sold my in-laws on the idea nine years ago. Now we exchange ribbons back and forth each year.Read More

How to Make a Reusable Gift Box with Wrapping Paper

How to Make a Reusable Gift Box

December 21, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

My daughter and I become very attached to some of our wrapping paper. We dole it out slowly to make it last for as many Christmases as possible. When I pulled out our favorite gold wrapping paper, I realized that there was only enough to wrap one more package. I thought about wrapping one ofRead More

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Free Shipping Day – Links and Codes

December 17, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Today is Free Shipping Day. That means most online stores will offer free shipping and guarantee arrival by December 24th. Stores Offering Free Shipping: Kohl’s 15% off plus free shipping. Use code COOKIES Macy’s 20% off plus free shipping. Use code GIFT Sears 5 – 20% off plus free shipping Walmart free shipping, no code necessary Land’s End freeRead More

Use an inverted bowl as a Cake Plate Substitute

Use an Inverted Bowl as a Cake Carrier Substitute

December 10, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I didn’t realize that I didn’t have a cake carrier until 5 minutes before I needed to leave for a party, with a two-layer cake. Which is kind of good because if I had time, I might have gone out and bought one, but I didn’t. After I was done panicking, I realized that oneRead More

Avoid Food Waste: Don’t Cook Holiday Food that You Don’t Like!

November 5, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Through out the holiday season I share tips for repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers, so they don’t go to waste. But there is one type of food that I have a hard time helping you repurpose: food that you don’t like! Unfortunately, a lot of people prepare food they don’t like at the holidays in the name ofRead More

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Get organized with the Christmas Grand Plan

November 1, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I just downloaded Christmas Grand Plan for FREE on to my Kindle. The Christmas Grand Plan is a complete printable Christmas Planner that will help you be on top of all the little things that make the holidays so special from Thanksgiving all the way through the New Year! Here’s what you will find inside: MasterRead More

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Plan a Wedding on a Budget

October 28, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I am so glad that my husband and I did not spend a ton of money on our wedding. We had a tastefully simple wedding and reception and started our marriage off with a nest egg rather than bills. Do you know someone who is getting married? Help them save money on their wedding withRead More

Frugal halloween costume ideas

Frugal Costume Ideas

October 22, 2012 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

My daughter created this frugal Rapunzel costume with a purple dress, a pan, and flowers in her hair. Cost $0.00! She made do with items we had from around the house (and garden). My kids have always been pretty creative and frugal when they need a costume. Below are some ideas they have implemented toRead More

How to regrow celery from the stalk

Use ALL of the Edible Parts of Your Produce

October 11, 2012 by Alea Milham 19 Comments

We did not have any food waste at our house this week!  In fact, we actually saved a couple of items that most people would normally compost or throw away for culinary purposes. Here is how we stretch our food budget by taking advantage of all of the edible parts of the produce we buyRead More

How to Use Swagbucks to Receive Amazon Gift Cards

October 9, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I have occasionally thought about writing about Swagbucks, but have always stopped myself because I think everybody know about Swagbucks already. However, when I mentioned to my friends at the gym that I was going to trade my Swag Bucks in for Amazon.com Gift Cards so I could buy more books for my Kindle they looked at meRead More

How to preserve and use up your herbs

How to Preserve Herbs

September 11, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I enjoy growing herbs. I love being able to use fresh herbs in recipes through out the summer. All summer, we run out and pinch fresh herbs for dinner. Once the herbs begin to bolt or the colder temperatures threaten the plants, it is time for me to give up my fresh herbs and preserve the harvestRead 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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