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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


20 Frugal Household Uses for Lemons

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Lemon juice is so easy and inexpensive to come by, which is why it is such a great product to use in so many great ways! Just a few drops can pack a huge punch. If life hands you lemons, take a look below at 20 uses for lemon juice that you can try. YouRead More

DIY Rosemary and Lemon All Purpose Scrub

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This all-purpose scrub recipe is perfect for cleaning sinks, counters, bathtubs, and showers. One of the things I hate the most about cleaning products is the harsh smell. Many store brand all-purpose cleaners send me into fits of coughing and leave my eyes burning. I have swapped out many of my usual cleaners for homemadeRead More

5 Cleaning Products You Can Make Yourself

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If you are looking to clean your home naturally and inexpensively, making your own cleaning products may be ideal. If you are unsure about where to start, take a look below at 5 cleaning products you can make yourself. You only need a few common ingredients, and in no time you can whip up aRead 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.