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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Go to the Movies for Free

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Do you ever wonder about how to go to the movies for free? With ticket prices getting higher every year, it is expensive for a family of four to head out for a night at the movie theater. Tickets by themselves can easily be $60 for four people. Add in snacks and drinks and you’veRead More

Making the Most of Free Concerts in the Park

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Everyone loves something free and concerts in the park are no exception. During the summer, these concerts are a wonderful way to spend time with family, enjoy some great talent, and lounge in the great outdoors all at the same time. Although concerts in the park are great fun, they do require that you prepareRead 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.