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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


4th of July Patriotic Printable Banners

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Here are two Patriotic Printable Banners to make frugal decorations for your 4th of July get-togethers! String them along a fence line, a table, or anywhere you want to display the red, white, and blue that are symbolic of our country’s flag. They are fast and easy to make with frugal household supplies.  4th of July PatrioticRead 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.