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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


8 Ways to Get More Out of Ibotta

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Want to maximize your Ibotta savings? Try these 8 ways to get more out of Ibotta. There are many apps out there that can help you earn money and save it as well. Ibotta is definitely one of my favorites because it is one of the most efficient savings apps in my opinion and theRead More

4 Habits That Help You Save Money on Groceries

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We all buy groceries, we all have to eat. It’s something that you can’t avoid, and once you start adding in children those grocery bills can get pretty expensive. There are many ways to save on groceries. No, I’m not going to talk about any of those “get paid to shop” apps where you canRead 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.