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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How To Make Felted Wool from Old Sweaters

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Felting is a great way to repurpose old or damaged wool sweaters. Felted wool is such a versatile fabric to work with because it can be used for anything from fun crafts to clothing items. The felting process makes the wool fibers super dense which also allows you to cut it without having to worryRead More

Upcycled Sweater Vase

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With the holidays behind us, most of us are busy taking down the Christmas Tree and other holiday decor. This can leave the house looking a little bare and let’s face it, there is more than a little time before spring and the fun decor that comes with it. There are lots of great decorationsRead 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.