↑

Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Update a Room with New Hardware

by Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to update your space? New hardware may be the key. Many people don’t consider new hardware when updating a space, but the truth is it can be a simple as well as budget friendly way to make some big changes. Take a look below at HowRead More

7 Ways to Update Your Front Door

by Leave a Comment

Does your front porch need a face lift? Updating your front door is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do just that. A few simple changes to your front door can make your whole house feel and look like new with little monetary investments on your part. If you are ready to updateRead 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.