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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Create a Family Budget that Works

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Creating a budget is one of the first things you need to to do when trying to take back control of your finances. Money management all boils down to getting a handle on where your money is going and where it is coming from. The neat thing about budgets is that to view them positivelyRead More

Why You Should Use the Dave Ramsey Method

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Do you ever feel like your finances are out of control?  How about smothered by your debt? If so, consider taking a look at the Total Money Makeover program from Dave Ramsey. If you’ve never heard of Dave Ramsey, he’s an awesome financial guru who can help you get your finances on track. Why YouRead 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.