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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


DIY Pencil Pouch Tutorial

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If you liked the DIY Reusable Sanwich Bag and Reusable Snack Bags tutorials, I have another easy DIY back to school project that can be made in a coordinating fabric of your choice to further customize your child’s school gear.  This pencil pouch will outlast your childs current character obsession and can be reused for muchRead More

How to Save Money on School Supplies

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Summer is in full swing and before you know it back to school time will be here and it will be time to find some great deals on school supplies. The cost on these can really add up especially if you have more than one child that you are buying for. With everything going digitalRead 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.