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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


DIY Scrap Wood Pumpkin Patch Basket

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This Scrap Wood Pumpkin Patch Basket is a great way to recycle old pieces of lumber laying around, and create a cute and fun craft just in time for the fall holidays.  Pumpkins are great from September through November and can easily be used for Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving decor.  This basket is a greatRead More

10 Frugal Uses for Scrap Wood

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Scrap wood is easy to find and can often be taken home for free or just pennies. Should you find yourself with some scrap wood on hand, you should get excited about all of the possibilities! Take a look below at 10 frugal uses for scrap wood that you can try. You will find that scrapRead 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.