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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


6 Tips For Saving Money in The New Year

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If you’ve been having financial troubles, the new year is one of the best times to get things in order. A new year is usually looked at as a fresh start and that is never truer than with your finances. 6 Tips For Saving Money in The New Year If you’re looking for ways toRead More

25 Substitutions You Can Make to Save Money

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If you’re looking for ways to cut your daily spending, here are 25 Substitutions You Can Make to Save Money. You will be surprised by how much you can save when you make these small changes. How many ways to save money do you waste on a daily basis? I’d be willing to wager that thereRead 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.