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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Ways to Use Less Paper

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With Earth Day approaching in April, you might start becoming more conscious about the amount of resources you use on a daily basis. One of the resources we can easily go through and not realize is paper. Although it can be recycled, it is still a resource we should use less of whenever possible. ThereRead More

Must Do Frugal Green Living Changes

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For every family that really feels they need to become Eco-friendly or go green, there are specific things they really have to think about. These Must Do Frugal Green Living Changes are on the top of the list when you decide to make this lifestyle change. Must Do Frugal Green Living Changes Switch to cloth. ItRead 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.