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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


30 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Fall

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Autumn is such a lovely time of year, but too often we let the busyness of life keep up from truly enjoy it. Below you will find 30 ways to slow down and enjoy fall this year. None of these ideas are expensive. You just need to commit to taking a little time to addRead More

25 Fall Themed Date Ideas

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Just because the weather is turning cooler, it doesn’t mean you have to stop getting out for date night. There are still plenty of fall themed date activities for you to enjoy with your loved one, all that can be done day or night and on just about any budget. Take a look below atRead 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.