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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


5 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Christmas Shopping

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Does Christmas shopping cause you a lot of anxiety? If so, here are 5 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Christmas Shopping that can make the process easier. Christmas shopping is an essential part of the holiday season for most people. There are gifts to buy, food to purchase for dinners, and decorations to getRead 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.