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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Frugal Holiday Date Ideas

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Winter is the perfect time of year to spend some quality time with your significant other. The cold winter air, the holiday decorations, and the chance to cozy up makes the holidays one of the best times of year to enjoy frugal date nights. There are so many different options when it comes to holidayRead More

5 Free Fall Date Ideas

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If you’re looking for a way to spend time alone with your loved one, but stay in your budget, fall is a great time to do that! With the changing leaves and cooler temperatures, it makes having outdoor dates even more enjoyable since you aren’t battling the heat when you head out to have fun.Read More

5 Free Summer Date Ideas

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Ahhh summer…between the heat and the storms, you’ll find a fantastic time of the year to take your partner out on the town or just enjoy some alone time. While the time spent together is awesome, it becomes even more so once you realize that summer is the perfect time to have a free date!Read More

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

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BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea Oh, it’s almost summer time. With summer comes sandals, warm weather, late nights out under the stars, and cookouts. And yes, the food is always on fire during the summer (pun intended). I’m a huge fan of grilling as much as possible during our short summer months.Read More

Frugal Summer Date Ideas

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If I’m being honest, summer isn’t always my favorite time of year. The temperatures can easily reaching 100 degrees and sometimes even much higher. Getting outdoors and enjoying a date night with my husband isn’t always the best option. We’ve learned that we have to get creative with our frugal summer date ideas. Trying toRead 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.