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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Shopping for Christmas at a Dollar Store

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Shopping for Christmas at your local dollar store can save you a lot of money. Here are the best items you can buy at your local dollar store this Christmas. Believe it or not, shopping for Christmas at your local dollar store is worth every penny. You can find some of the best Christmas giftsRead More

12 Tips for Saving on Gifts by Shopping at a Thrift Store

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One of my favorite places to shop during the holiday season is the thrift stores. I can find holiday decorations at a super reasonable price, and buy stuff we need for parties such as platters and extra cups for guests who may be coming. Another reason I love the thrift stores at the holidays isRead 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.