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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


10 Free Women’s Nightgown Patterns

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There is nothing more comfortable than a nightgown. No matter what time of year, you can sleep in comfort. I remember wearing my father’s old t-shirts as nightgowns as a child and just wishing I could wear them all day. One of my favorite nightgowns now is basically the same idea. While some of theRead More

10 Free Skirt Patterns for Women

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Try one of these free skirt patterns for women to add a unique skirt to your wardrobe. There is nothing quite like having a customized article of clothing. One that you know that very few others have and that you put the time and love into making. In this spirit, I want to share withRead 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.