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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Reasons to Volunteer as a Family

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Check out these great reasons why you should volunteer with your family. You will find that volunteering has benefits to your family and those in need in your community. Volunteering is not something that comes up very often when you talk about family activities and I have never really understood why. This is a fantastic way toRead More

52 Ways to Volunteer in the New Year

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Volunteering more is a New Year’s resolution that many people make. But sadly, it is one that many have a hard time keeping. If you are thinking about volunteering more in the New Year, but aren’t sure where to start, here are some ideas to get you started. These 52 Ways to Volunteer in the NewRead 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.