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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Find Deals on Craft Supplies

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Ask any crafter and they’ll tell you that craft supplies can often be budget breaking. No matter what your chosen craft is, you can easily overspend if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are several ways to find deals on craft supplies that are really easy to do. They will help cut your crafting costs downRead More

How to Save Money at Hobby Lobby

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If you are an avid crafter, you might be wondering how to save a little money on your addiction! Crafting can in fact be an addiction, causing you to wonder the craft store aisles for hours. Instead of spending big bucks on those supply trips, give these buying tips a try instead. Below, you willRead 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.