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Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

December 11, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These fun and easy Christmas tree crafts for kids are perfect for school parties, scout leaders, and families looking for festive indoor activities during the cold winter months.   The Christmas tree is the center of most people’s homes during this busy, wonder-filled time of year. It’s no wonder so many crafts come from itRead More

Antarctica and Arctic Unit Study Resources including books, science projects, and lesson plans for teaching the polar regions

Arctic Unit Study Resources

December 8, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can focus on one or both polar regions with these Antarctica and Arctic Unit Study Resources.   Being from Montana, I often felt like we practically lived at the North Pole during the long,, often harsh winter months. I remember one time being afraid that a polar bear would come and get me. TheRead More

DIY Grinch Dust in bags with free printable Grinch Poem attached.

Grinch Dust Recipe

December 6, 2025 by Jody 3 Comments

This Grinch Dust Recipe is sure to keep the lack of holiday spirit at bay! Even though his heart grew at the end of the story, we don’t want to take any chances, do we?   Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas! While simple to put together this Grinch Dust is a fun tradition to startRead More

Christmas gifts kids can make for family and friends

Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make

December 5, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

I love making and receiving homemade Christmas gifts, don’t you? When they are crafted by sweet little hands, they are even better. I have gathered up Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make to help you and your little one make homemade gifts. Rather than spending a lot of money and long hours at the store picking outRead More

DIY felt Christmas cookies sitting on a cutting board

Felt Christmas Cookies

December 3, 2025 by Ann Leave a Comment

These Felt Christmas Cookies are an adorable craft for pretend play or to hang on your Christmas tree. Kids will enjoy decorating each colorful cookie just like the real thing, but without the mess! Decorating Christmas cookies is one of my very favorite holiday activities, but the truth is, it can get pretty messy! OnRead More

How to Make Snow Paint

December 2, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

From the first snow to the last spring snow, there are a lot of days to fill in the winter. Get the kids outside for some fun with this DIY Snow Paint. We are showing you how to Make Snow Paint and giving you tips to get your kids started on their masterpiece. Who knewRead More

10 Free Crochet Patterns for Toys

November 14, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Here are 10+ free amigurumi and crochet toy patterns for you to make and give as gifts or keep for yourself!   I used to love the dolls and toys my mom would make for me when I was a kid. I still have the Strawberry Shortcake she made for me one year. Since IRead More

DIY American Doll Accessories

November 8, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Give your favorite 18″ dolls some fun finishing touches with these free doll accessory sewing patterns. Sewing accessories for your American Girl doll is one of the most fun ways to personalize her look and make playtime even more imaginative. From cozy hats and purses to tiny pillows, aprons, and sleeping bags, these American GirlRead More

10 FREE Dress Patterns for 18″ Dolls

November 8, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Ensure your dolls are well-dressed with these FREE 18″ doll dress sewing patterns. Part of the fun of owning a doll is choosing the right outfit for every occasion, and that means a doll’s wardrobe has to have a nice selection of dresses! But you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a well-dressedRead More

10 FREE Toy Sewing Patterns

10 Free Toy Sewing Patterns

November 7, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Sew something special with these free toy sewing patterns. Make heartwarming DIY toy projects you can stitch for kids. These toy patterns go beyond just plushies to dolls. Handmade toys are the best, aren’t they? If you were lucky enough to get some as gifts as a child, you probably still have them. They areRead More

Free patterns for American Girl doll clothes

10 Free American Girl Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns

October 30, 2025 by Christine T 11 Comments

These American Girl Doll Clothes free sewing patterns would make perfect gifts for a child with an American Girl doll.   American Girl dolls are that one doll that just about every girl dreams of having. There are so many accessories for them and many stylish outfits, but the problem is they are often a bitRead More

Homemade Advent Calendars

10 Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas

October 23, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These homemade advent calendar ideas are fun ways for kids to countdown to Christmas. Children always get so excited about Christmas. It is hard for young children to understand how much longer they must wait until Christmas Day. Advent calendars help kids keep track of how many days they have left to wait, but theyRead More

Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

15 Christmas Crafts for Kids

October 22, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Christmas crafts for kids include Christmas ornaments and decorations that are easy to make at home. It won’t be long before the kids will be out of school for Christmas break and we will be looking for things to keep them busy. I find that I can keep my son busy for hours creatingRead More

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

October 21, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We have 15 Thanksgiving crafts for kids to help get them excited about the holiday. While turkey crafts feature prominently, we have included some crafts that encourage gratitude and thankfulness.   Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. On the first day of fall I start thinking of and planning for Thanksgiving. Even with cooking a feast,Read More

Cute ideas for kids Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts

15+ Turkey Crafts for Kids

October 21, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Looking for an easy Thanksgiving craft project to keep the kids busy as they look forward to the long holiday weekend? Choose from one of these 15+ Turkey Crafts for kids.   Every year, when fall would hit, we would do some of my favorite crafts as a kid.  I always looked forward to newRead More

Fun Halloween party games for kids.

5 Halloween Party Games for Kids

October 19, 2025 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some Halloween party games for kids? We’ve got you covered. Carving pumpkins or drawing faces on pumpkins are standard Halloween party activities. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with creating Jack o’ Lanterns, but I love adding games to kids’ parties. It gives the children some activities to doRead More

Cute, fun, and easy pumpkin crafts for kids

15 Pumpkin Crafts for Kids

October 3, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These pumpkin crafts for kids make fun projects for fall afternoons! I love fall, but sometimes the weather is rather unpredictable. When we can’t enjoy the gorgeous colors outside, my youngest son and I stay busy doing art and craft projects inside. My son loves pumpkins! The first sugar pumpkin from our garden is his.Read More

Collage of Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

October 1, 2025 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These fall leaf crafts for kids use fall leaves to make everything from placemats to wreath to puppets. The leaves are finally beginning to change in our area! And the weather just cooled off yesterday. It is finally beginning to feel like fall. Fall is my favorite season. The cool, crisp air is refreshing afterRead More

Collage of fun fall apple activities for kids, including apple crafts and apple recipes.

15 Fall Apple Activities for Kids

September 24, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can do many kid-friendly crafts and fun activities with apples or inspired by the fall apple harvest. Enjoy the season and choose a couple of these fall apple activities to do with your kids. I know lots of people say it, but autumn really is one of my favorite times of the year. TheRead More

Children going back to school

10 Tips for a Back to School Routine That Saves You Time

July 12, 2025 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These tips will help you establish a back to school routine that saves you time and reduces morning stress. Summer has gone by way too fast! It’s time to start thinking about going back to school! Now is the time to start planning for success. Plan out a back to school routine to save youRead More

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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.

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