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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Ways To Save Money On Insulating Your Home

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Winter months hit and you fear the dreaded utility bill that keeps your home warm. These 7 Ways To Save Money On Insulating Your Home will keep that fear away. Proper insulation will help your home stay heated and cooled with less expense out of your pocket. A few simple tricks can provide you withRead More

How to Make Your Laundry Room Energy Efficient

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As you streamline your home to become more eco-friendly, don’t forget to look at how you can begin making your laundry room energy efficient as well. For many families the daily and weekly laundry duties can really suck their energy and budget. By making a few small changes, you can not only avoid harsh chemicals,Read 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.