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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How To Host a Frugal Super Bowl Party

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  It’s almost that time! Super Bowl parties are a big part of many households. Even if “your” team is not in the Superbowl, you might even host one and root for the team you hate the least. While a lot of fun, Super Bowl parties can also get expensive if you don’t plan right.Read More

DIY Football Wreath

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Super Bowl season is coming! While you plan your football themed snack menu, don’t forget to plan your football themed crafts as well. That’s right, football and crafting do in fact go hand in hand! Who knew? Get started by crafting this frugal football themed wreath, made from less than $5 worth of materials inRead 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.