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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Rustic Grapevine Wreath Snowman

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If you are looking for a new way to create seasonal wreaths, this rustic grapevine wreath snowman is a fun and frugal twist on a tradition snowman.  3 small grapevine wreaths, an inexpensive sock, and a little twine are all you need to get started.  You can add more detailing to your snowman, or  evenRead More

How to Make a Sock Snowman

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You probably already have everything you need to make this cute tube sock snowman craft. Here’s how to make a sock snowman with oatmeal, sand, or rice. Are you ready for Christmas? I sure am. I love Christmas, it is my favorite time of the year. I also love to make Christmas crafts. My homeRead More

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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.