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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


10 Low Cost Hostess Gift Ideas

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You will probably attend many parties this year and this may leave you trying to figure out the perfect hostess gift that will stay within your budget. Let’s look at some great low-cost ways to show your host you appreciate their efforts.  10 Low Cost Hostess Gift Ideas 1. Finding a hostess gift that fitsRead 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.