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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Thrift Store Wardrobe Staples

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These 7 Thrift Store Wardrobe Staples are a frugal way to stretch your clothing budget. They will also make it much easier to choose an outfit each morning! Simple wardrobe staples can help you create numerous looks for less. Having specific wardrobe staples on hand can make choosing an outfit easy and can help youRead More

Eco-Friendly Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds

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Many people don’t think about buying clothing as being a green or natural living choice, however we know that the more wasteful you are the less frugal and green you are. Eco-Friendly Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds gives you the opportunity to not only save money, but to recycle something someone else no longer needed.Read More

10 Things You Should Not Buy At Thrift Stores

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Saving money couldn’t be easier at a thrift store. It’s like a discount big-box store with treasures galore. While you can find just about anything at a thrift store, some things are not great bargains and others should never be bought used. Here is a list of 10 things you should never buy at a thriftRead 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.