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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


75 Frugal Ways to Enjoy Mother’s Day

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You can make your Mom feel special without breaking the bank! Here are 75 frugal ways to enjoy Mother’s Day. Who says that you have to spend big bucks to impress Mom on Mother’s Day? Moms don’t want expensive gifts! They just want to be remembered and appreciated. So instead of heading to the mall,Read More

Mother’s Day Fun: Butterfly Garden Bouquet

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This Mother’s Day, give her a bouquet that is just as unique as it is beautiful. This beautiful butterfly bouquet is so simple to make, and the end result is quite stunning! Perfect for the mom who loves all things butterflies and natural, this bouquet can be whipped up in minutes and for just pennies.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.