Do you have a vintage suitcase, but are not sure what to do with it? Here are 10 ways to repurpose old suitcases. Does it seem like you are seeing old suitcases everywhere you look? You aren’t imagining it, they are! Vintage suitcases are making a comeback, as people are finding all sorts of waysRead More
6 Storage Ideas Using Repurposed Items
These clever storage ideas using repurposed items will help you get organized without spending a lot of money on storage containers. Even though the weather is still cold, it’s never too early to start thinking about spring cleaning. Don’t fall prey to buying all kinds of organizing tools and storage containers when you likely haveRead More
10 Frugal Uses for Yogurt Containers
If your household enjoys yogurt, chances are you have plenty of yogurt cups going into the recycling bin each week. Those yogurt cups sure build up fast, but the great news is there are fun ways to use them! Before you toss that next yogurt cup, take a look at 10 frugal uses for yogurt cupsRead More
5 Things You Can Reuse in Your Home
When it comes to living green and saving money, the easiest thing you can do is reuse items that you come across everyday. Not only does it save you money to get multiple uses out of products, but living green means you have less waste and less product in your home. 5 Things You CanRead More
10 Frugal Uses for Wine Bottles
Wine bottles are beautiful in color and shape, and you may be tempted to hold onto yours long after it is empty. If so, take a peek below at 10 frugal uses for old wine bottles that you need to know about. Wine bottles have so many practical and fun uses, you may never throwRead More
20 Frugal Uses for Used Tea Bags
I am sitting here drinking my wonderful cup of ginger tea when it dawns on me that I need to tell you all about the amazing uses for used tea bags! If you are a tea drinker you will understand just how many tea bags can end up in your garbage can! It has beenRead More
How to Use Wrapping Paper to Decorate Vases
Have you ever stopped to think about the many uses of wrapping paper? Or, do you just throw away your wrapping paper after opening up the present? Well, today you’re going to learn how to to reuse and recycle your wrapping paper into a decorating idea for your home. Here at Premeditated Leftovers, we’re all aboutRead More
Egg Carton Craft – DIY Upcycled Egg Carton Flower Wreath
With Easter this weekend, most of us are certain to have an abundance of egg cartons around the house that are perfect for this egg carton craft! This year, get creative with upcycling your egg cartons instead of sending them to recycle. Egg carton flowers are really simple to make and they can be aRead More
DIY Easy Upcycled Chair Planter
Have you ever been driving down the street, and just so happen to see an old chair that has been put out to pasture? People toss out old chair regularly, perhaps because they are worn, damaged, or just plain ugly. That was the case when we came across this sad little chair once upon aRead More
Upcycled Soup Can Herb Planter
Spring is quickly approaching, so why not take this opportunity to prepare some herb pots? Fresh herbs are always nice to have on hand when cooking or crafting, and growing your own is more cost effective than buying from the grocer. You don’t need any fancy supplies to make your own potted herbs, in factRead More
Earth “Globe” Vase – Easy Upcycled Earth Day Craft Project for Kids
If you have a round candle holder and a little tissue paper, you have all of the makings for this easy upcycle project! Using these inexpensive and easy to come by supplies, you can make your own mosaic Earth globe in no time. This globe is perfect for using as a candle holder, celebrating theRead More
7 Ways to Reuse Old Christmas Cards
Tis the season for Christmas cards to start arriving in the mail. Before you know it, you can have dozens of cards adorning your mantel or entry way. When the season ends, your first instinct may be to toss those cards in the recycling bin, but the good news is, there are so many neatRead More
10 Easy Ways to Recycle Eggshells
Emily is sharing tips for reusing eggshells. To most people eggshells are useless things that are thrown away, but to the recycler or homesteader eggshells are natures best kept secret and useful for tons of things. For any tips related to human or animal consumption you do need to make sure the egg shells areRead More
Eco-Friendly Tips for Going Green in Your Living Room
The place where you and your family spend the most time other than your kitchen is most likely your living room or family room. This means it is very important to make this your “green center” to make sure you and your family have the best opportunity to enjoy the benefits of going green. HereRead More
Curbside Crafts: Repurposed Headboard Yard Sign
What do you do when you are driving down the road and see an old headboard on the curb? You stop and pick it up of course! If you are a regular thrifter or curb collector, you may have noticed how often old wooden headboards are in the offerings. Up until now you may haveRead More
Eco-Friendly Tips for Going Green in your Bedroom
Going green is easy in the kitchen and the bathroom, but did you ever think of going green in your bedroom? You may not spend a whole lot of time in your bedroom, but it needs some Eco-love, too! Let’s look at some ways to green your bedroom and sleep in peace, knowing youRead More
Going Green Series – Why You Should Go Green
I will be writing a series on how to go green in different areas of your life right here on Premeditated Leftovers. I am honored to have the space to do this! This first in the series will be on reasons why you should go green. Then, there will be several posts on how toRead More
Easy Upcycle: Thrifty Three Tier Server
There is no better feeling than turning trash into treasure. If you have old pie pans and plates around the home, or happen to stumble across some at your local thrift shop, snag them up! With just a little adhesive and patience you can easily whip up your own three-tiered server, perfect for displaying cupcakes,Read More
