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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


DIY Patriotic Bunting Using Bandanas

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Do you have extra bandannas? Put them to use to decorate for the 4th of July! Just use this tutorial on how to make a Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Handkerchief Bunting using bandanas. I love using inexpensive items to create eye-catching displays.  Red, white, and blue handkerchiefs are perfect for creating a bunting toRead More

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

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BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea Oh, it’s almost summer time. With summer comes sandals, warm weather, late nights out under the stars, and cookouts. And yes, the food is always on fire during the summer (pun intended). I’m a huge fan of grilling as much as possible during our short summer months.Read 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.