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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


DIY Rustic Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holder

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I am a big fan of anything rustic or farmhouse style in home decor. This goes for main living areas like the living room and kitchen as well as small details in the bathroom. Another thing I love is simple DIYs that can add great touches to your home and this DIY Rustic Mason Jar MakeupRead More

10 Creative Uses for Mason Jars

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  One day while cleaning out the basement I ran across a few boxes of old mason jars and decided to pull them out and see what kind of clever uses for I could come up with. We had old mason jars just sitting around cluttering up space, and I thought this is a great timeRead 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.