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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How To Save Money On Home Decor

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If you are on a budget, it can be hard to look through magazines with perfect decor and wonder how you can create the same ambiance in your home with very little money to spare. The truth is, home decor does not have to cost you a lot of money and you don’t have toRead More

15 DIY Spring Decorations

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I bet I am not the only one who is excited that Spring is almost here! We had a great day with blue skies and warmer weather and this made me so excited for the impending season. Spring is my absolute favorite season. I think the weather is just right, the flowers are coming backRead More

5 Valentine’s Decorations to Last All Year

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If you’ve still got your Christmas tree up don’t feel bad. While some people might go crazy getting ready for the next holiday, Valentine’s Day, some of us aren’t so on top of things. If you want to add some Valentine’s Day décor into your home that won’t feel out of place after February 14th,Read 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.