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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


20 Frugal Uses for Borax

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Borax is not only inexpensive, but it is also quite useful! Check out Maggie’s 20 frugal uses for Borax.   Most of us know of Borax as a laundry booster, but Borax can be used for so many more things than just helping with the laundry. This product is a great cleaning agent and all-aroundRead More

7 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Naturally

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It seems like it is always ant season! They come in when it rains in the spring, come back when it gets hot in the summer, and visit again when it gets too cold in the fall. If you are like me and avoid using chemicals in your home, you need some ways to getRead 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.