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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Ways to Make Your Clothes Last Longer

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Keeping the clothes you have looking good is the best way to save on clothes. Here are 7 ways to make your clothes last longer. There’s nothing worse than finding your favorite clothing items are on their last leg. You wonder what you could have done to save them or make them last longer in theRead More

7 Ways to Save Money on Jeans

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Now that the chillier months are here, it’s time to stock up on some warm and durable jeans. Buying a quality pair of jeans can be pricey, if you aren’t aware of these tips on how to save a little dough. Take a peek below at these 7 ways to save money on jeans. YouRead 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.