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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Men

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When it comes to making costumes for men, there areso many great options out there! There are so many recognizable male actors or TV show characters that the possibilities are pretty much endless. Some costumes even get funnier when a man dresses up as a female TV character! H0wever, If you want to go asRead More

How to Save Money on Halloween Candy

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It is almost time for trick or treating! Are you ready? Passing out Halloween candy to little ghosts and goblins can be fun, but let’s get real it can also be expensive! This Halloween, don’t scream at the cost of candy, just follow the tips below to save a little cash instead! We have roundedRead 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.