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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Make Citronella Candles

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Use this tutorial for how to make citronella candles to make mosquito repellent candles. Citronella candles have long been used to ward off pesky mosquitoes. There is no reason why they cant be pretty as well as effective.  Making them yourself means that you can make them stronger (store bought ones never seem strong enough forRead More

Natural and Homemade Mosquito Repellents

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Barbecue season always coincides with mosquito season in our area. The good news is that in a pinch you can use some natural items to repel mosquitos. Natural & Homemade Mosquito Repellents Did you know that there are many natural mosquito repellents in your garden and pantry? Plants that Repel Mosquitos Lavender Lemon Balm Catnip MarigoldsRead 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.