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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Frugal Holiday Family Fun

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The holidays can be expensive, but you can have fun as a family with these ideas for frugal holiday family fun. We are officially in the holiday season! I don’t know about you but I get so excited during this time of year. The holidays are the perfect time of year to enjoy family outings,Read More

Ways to Save on Holiday Entertainment

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There is so much to do during the holidays. So many get-together invitations, as well as hosting your own activities. Add in all the other fun activities during the winter and it can leave your pocket feeling light. Here are some tips to help you enjoy more holiday fun while staying on a budget. TipsRead More

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.