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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Easy Ways to Increase Energy Without Caffeine

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These easy ways to increase energy without caffeine are tried and true methods used by millions of people every day. In our fast paced society we often get caught up using caffeine laden coffee, energy drinks, or supplements to keep up. These focus on natural healthy ways to get more energy that can easily fitRead More

5 Healthy Habits for Life

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When it comes to living a healthier life, the first things people turn to is diet and exercise. These two are the easiest changes you can make to lose weight, feel fit, and achieve overall healthiness. Another important factor that people tend to overlook is to pick up healthy habits that you can start incorporatingRead 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.