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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Eucalyptus Bath Bombs

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These homemade Eucalyptus Bath Bombs are perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather or need to unwind. They’re easy to make in batches for yourself or to gift to friends! Have you been dreaming of a few quiet minutes in your bathtub? Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just need to decompress fromRead More

Soothing Vapor Bath Soak

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There is nothing quite so miserable as having a terrible head cold with a stopped up head and nose- the kind that interferes with breathing, thinking, and well, just life in general. Being a busy work at home mom I don’t have time to let those symptoms keep me down, and I hate when theRead 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.