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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Save Money in Any Store

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These shopping strategies will show you how to save money at any store. Are you a frugal living fanatic that likes to save money like it’s your hobby (or maybe it is)? It can seem like you need to have a different shopping strategy when you go to different stores, but the truth is, thereRead More

Why You Should Join Rewards Programs Now

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Customer rewards programs can save you money in a number of ways. Here are some reasons Why You Should Join Rewards Programs Now and programs to consider joining. Rewards programs are nothing new. There have been punch cards for frequent customers forever. Now companies have moved to plastic rewards cards and some even have digitalRead 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.