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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Ways to Save Money on Laundry Expenses

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Here are 5 frugal Ways to Save Money on Laundry Expenses for your family. They include useful tips for reducing the cost per load and utilizing your washer. Did you know that laundry costs a lot of money in your monthly budget?  These Ways to Save Money on Laundry Expenses are just what you need toRead More

10 Simple Tips for Saving Money on Drying Your Clothes

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Did you know that using the dryer costs more than using the washing machine? There are several ways you can save money on this with these 10 Simple Tips for Saving Money on Drying Your Clothes. These aren’t all those simple, “just don’t use the dryer tips”, because that isn’t always 100% practical.  They will showRead 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.