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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Tips for Remodeling on a Budget

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Whether you are working on a whole home remodel, or just a bedroom these 7 Tips for Remodeling on a Budget are going to help stretch your budget farther. Being able to do your own work around the house will help you to save money on contractors. Having some great shortcuts to save money willRead More

Choosing Countertop Materials

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Purchasing new countertops for your home, whether you’re building or remodeling, is one of the biggest home improvement decisions especially with so many Countertop Materials available.  Countertops come in every shape, size, color, and material under the sun it seems.  No matter the look you are trying to achieve in your kitchen or bathroom, thereRead 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.