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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Smart Spending Habits Every Teen Should Know

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If you have a teenager, it’s important to give them a little more freedom than you would your younger children. This extra freedom helps them develop their own sense of responsibility before they leave home for college and the real world. One freedom every teen should have is the freedom to start spending (and saving)Read More

Frugal Principles to Teach your Children

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When it comes to raising our kids, there are many right ways to do it. If you are a budget-minded person, you may be wondering how you can teach your children how to live frugally for their own personal success later on in life. This can be especially hard in a world where there are soRead More

5 Ways to Teach Kids about Money Management

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Teaching your kids to understand money management is no easy task. The concept has actually been known to stump adults on occasion. Fortunately there are a number of easy things you can do to get them rolling in the right direction. If you want your kids to be money savvy, here are five cool ideasRead 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.