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Fabric Lamp Shade - DIY Fabric Scraps Lamp Shade

DIY Fabric Lamp Shade Made with Fabric Scraps

May 1, 2015 by Editor 3 Comments

Fabric lamp shades can really update an old lamp and can become a great accent to any room.  Lampshades are surprisingly expensive and it’s often difficult to find anything unique on the shelves at local home stores.  It’s also sometimes a challenge to find just the right color or style to fit your need. ThisRead More

DIY Mini Red Solo Cup Lights

DIY Mini Red Solo Cup Party Lights

April 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 9 Comments

Nothing says it is time to party like a package of red Solo cups! If you plan on having family and friends over this summer for cook outs and festivities, you will want to give this easy Red Solo Cup Party Lights a try. These Red Solo Cup Party Lights are perfect for lighting upRead More

DIY Cork Napkin Rings Tutorial- This easy cork napkin rings craft can be made for gifts for wine lovers or made for your own table setting.

DIY Cork Napkin Rings Tutorial

April 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

David shares this craft upcycling corks in this cork napkin ring tutorial. I love a good craft and my collection of napkin rings is never-ending. Some of my favorite crafts are those that can be done by nearly any skill-level and are quick to do and produce awesome results. These DIY cork napkin rings wouldRead More

10 magical harry potter crafts

10 Magical Harry Potter Crafts

April 16, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I admit it: I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I fell in love with it right away. My daughter, who is 12, is a big fan as well. She has read several of the books and has every movie but one. One of my favorite parts of the whole movie series was in the firstRead More

25 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

April 13, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Next week is teacher appreciation week which means it is time to honor the teachers in our lives. They devote their time, energy, and talents to educating our children, so we can take a little time to show our appreciation. Carrie of Coupon Closet has pulled together this round up of awesome teacher appreciation giftRead More

Wall Decor - Upcycled Hanging Vases - Premeditated Leftovers

Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases

April 10, 2015 by Editor 5 Comments

April showers bring May flowers and upcycled hanging vases are great wall decor to display those beautiful cuttings from your flower garden!  They are easy and affordable.  In fact, the only thing I purchased to make this project was the twine used to hang the bottles. Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases Supplies: 4 bottlesRead More

10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

April 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Can you remember crafting with popsicle sticks as a kid? It seems as though they were a crafting staple in every household. Well you can still snag popsicle sticks at most craft stores, and you will find they are quite inexpensive. Next time you find a few, take a look below at these 10 frugalRead More

10 DIY Gifts for Geeks

10 DIY Gifts for Geeks

March 28, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to making gifts, for some people, it can be quite hard. There is always that one person you never know what to get for holidays, birthdays or otherwise. In a lot of cases, that is the lovable “geek” in your circle. If you are a DIY-er and you have a “geek” toRead More

5 Essential Interior Design Tips for Your Home

5 Essential Interior Design Tips for Your Home

March 22, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Whether you are looking to give your home a much-needed makeover or preparing it to put it on the market, interior design is a great way to invest in your property.  Many homeowners tend to fret over the overall design of their home due to just how expensive these projects can get and how aRead More

How to Create a Faux Metallic Finish Basket

How to Create a Faux Metallic Finish Basket

March 21, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Your local Dollar Tree has a huge selection of plastic baskets and totes, perfect for storing craft supplies, toiletries, and toys.  But what if you want something with a little more style? Stores such as Restoration Hardware and Pier One Imports offer industrial style metal baskets, however as you know this style comes at aRead More

How to Make Wool Baby Pants from an Old Sweater.

How to Make Wool Baby Pants from an Old Sweater

March 1, 2015 by Emily 2 Comments

There is something incredibly satisfying about homemade baby clothes. There is something equally adorable about seeing your little one in clothes you made yourself. If you haven’t experienced this first hand, let me walk you through the easiest tutorial for Upcycled Wool Baby Pants. For this tutorial I’m specifically using wool sweaters for a handful ofRead More

felted wool projects

How To Make Felted Wool from Old Sweaters

February 28, 2015 by Emily 9 Comments

Felting is a great way to repurpose old or damaged wool sweaters. Felted wool is such a versatile fabric to work with because it can be used for anything from fun crafts to clothing items. The felting process makes the wool fibers super dense which also allows you to cut it without having to worryRead More

Vintage Inspired Mason Jar Sugar Shaker Tutorial

How to Make a Mason Jar Sugar Shaker

February 22, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you have a love for all things mason jars, take a look at this tutorial for a vintage inspired mason jar sugar shaker. Using a mason jar and just a few other common supplies, you can make your own sugar shaker (or flour shaker, or salt shaker even) perfect for using in your kitchen.Read More

10 Ways to repurpose a crib

10 Ways to Repurpose a Crib

February 21, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When your last child is no longer in a crib, it can feel like a bit like entering a new phase in yours and your child’s life. You probably have many memories that are special for that crib and it can feel like such a shame to just throw it away. If you have noRead More

How to save money at Jo-Ann fabrics

How to Save Money at Jo-Ann Fabrics

February 17, 2015 by Christine T 5 Comments

It used to be that Jo-Ann Fabrics really was just a fabric store, but as other craft stores have extended their merchandise and what they carry, Jo-Ann’s has followed suit. With that, you can find lots of new craft supplies, home decor and even craft classes. If Jo-Ann’s is one of your favorite places toRead More

Do you have lots of scrap fabric lying around in your craft room? Here are 15 fun and easy scrap fabric projects to use it up!

15 Scrap Fabric Projects

February 14, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you love sewing, quilting or just doing fabric crafts, you know that despite your best intentions, you often end up with way more fabric that you needed and now you are stuck with scraps of fabric that didn’t get used. It seems like such a shame to throw these away, but what do youRead More

No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial

No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial

February 7, 2015 by Diana Leave a Comment

We’ve shared a collection of 10 Free Apron Patterns. However, we realize that there may be some people who love aprons, but don’t enjoy sewing, so Katie is sharing a No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial. No sewing or patterns are required to make this apron! All you need is a dish towel, a ribbon, and some ironRead More

How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser -It is easy and inexpensive to make your own mason jar soap dispenser using this simple tutorial.

How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

February 4, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Have you seen those nifty mason jar soap dispensers in gift shops and boutiques? It’s true you can buy your own, but the cost of one may not be in your budget. The good news is, you can make your own mason jar soap dispenser in less than 30 minutes and for 1/4 of theRead More

How to Make Body Lotion

How to Make Your Own Body Lotion

February 3, 2015 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

I have made a great discovery thanks to my sister: Coconut oil makes a great body lotion. I keep some in the bathroom and use it straight from the jar. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and “melts” as I rub it into my skin. It is considered a “dry oil” so it doesn’t leaveRead More

DIY Suet Cupcakes - These DIY suet cupcakes, made with leftover grease, cupcakes cups, and birdseed are a fun and frugal way to attract birds to your yard.

How to Make Suet Cupcakes

February 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Attracting birds to your yard can be fun and entertaining. Having the right food out for them to dine on is key when attracting birds, especially if you are trying to attract them during the cold winter months. These DIY suet cupcakes are perfect treats for the birds that come to dine in your yard,Read 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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