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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Get Growing: DIY Garden Sign

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  Do you want to spruce up your garden with a little fun and whimsy? Then give this easy to make and even easier to enjoy DIY garden sign a try. You can make your own in a jiffy, and when you are done you will have some unique garden art that your neighbors areRead More

Frugal Spring Decorating Ideas

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It may still be cold and slushy, but Spring will be here soon!  I am ready to anticipate spring and start decorating. We have had a few unexpected expenses so far this year, so our budget is a little tight and there isn’t much room in it for decorative items. However, when I am determined,Read 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.