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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Ways to Make More Money on Etsy

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Once you get your Etsy account up and running, you will see your sales start to take off. If they don’t, there may be some simple changes that make all of the difference. To make sure you are maximizing profits for your handicrafts, here are 7 ways to make more money on Etsy. 7 WaysRead More

7 Top Items to Sell on Etsy

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So now that you are selling on Etsy, you may be wondering what the masses are really looking for. Take a look below at the top items to sell on Etsy. Right now, these items seem to really be trending and bringing in good money. If you are feeling crafty or scouring a local thriftRead More

How to Start Selling on Etsy

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If you love all things handmade and vintage, you will adore the online selling place, Etsy. Etsy brings buyers and sellers from all over the world together, offering an online marketplace of beautiful handmade and vintage goods. If you are crafty or enjoy vintage items, Etsy may be the perfect place for you to makeRead 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.