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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Save Money on Car Maintenance

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Car maintenance can really add up, but there are ways to keep the costs down. Here are some tips on how to save money on car maintenance. Owning a car can really add up. There are the regular expenses like car washes and gas, but it gets really expensive when a car breaks down. ManyRead More

How to Save on Your Car

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Owning a vehicle can be quite expensive. Car payments, repairs, and gas can quickly add up. Keep costs lower by using these tips on How to Save on Your Car. Do you have a car? If so, you know that it can be incredibly expensive to own one. Car payments, repairs, and even just fillingRead 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.