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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


DIY Clothespin Photo Frame

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There never seems to be enough Photo Frames in our house.  I love to take pictures of the every day moments as well as on special occasions.  This DIY Clothespin Photo Frame is a great way to display lots of great photos in one place.  I saw a frame like this in a store andRead More

DIY Wall Decor – Modern Wall Art

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I have been looking for DIY Wall Decor ideas for our newly remodeled mud room and wanted something just a little more modern.  I’ve seen some really beautiful 3 dimensional pieces of decor that I just LOVE but wow are they expensive!  That’s when I decided to try making something fun and dimensional myself.  Can you believeRead 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.