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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Save Money on Your Summer Wardrobe

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With each season comes a new expense, especially if you have children.  The idea of having to spend more money on a whole new summer wardrobe can be over-whelming, especially if you are trying to stick with a budget.  Here are some tips for saving money on summer wardrobes. How to Save Money on aRead More

How to Organize a Clothing Swap

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Clothing swaps are a lot of fun and a great way to spruce up your wardrobe without spending a dime! I don’t know about you but free shopping sounds pretty awesome. Most communities have large clothing swaps from time to time but setting up your own is a lot of fun! You can host aRead 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.