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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Lavender and Rosemary Detangling Spray

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  Tired of dealing with tangled hair? Here is a homemade detangling spray tutorial that uses natural ingredients – most of the items can be found in your cupboards at home. This natural detangling spray recipe uses lavender and rosemary essential oil. Even something as simple as hair detangler for children is loaded with ridiculous andRead More

7 Essential Oils for Children

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While you might enjoy using essential oils for your own health, beauty, and household issues, did you know that they can help your children as well? There are several essential oils perfect for soothing minor issues in children, from keeping cuts clean to helping them sleep more soundly. If you are curious about which essentialRead 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.