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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


What to Buy in December

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December is right around the corner, so it is time to start talking about What to Buy in December. Whether you are looking to stock your pantry, refill your stockpile, or just find some hot deals, take a look below at the items you need to keep your eyes peeled for. When you know whatRead More

8 Lesser-Known Ways to Save on Holiday Gifts

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  There are some very well know ways to save on holiday gifts such as hitting up Black Friday and Cyber Monday, price-matching and watching the sales, but there are some very infrequently used methods to save even more. When it comes to saving money on holiday gifts, you really have find ways to thinkRead 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.