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Popsicle Stick Dragonfly Craft with Buttons- This fun and frugal dragonfly craft is a great way to teach kids about the letter D!

Popsicle Stick Dragonfly Craft with Buttons

August 9, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Looking for a craft for the letter “D”? This Popsicle Stick Dragonfly Craft with Buttons is a fun one! Here is the 4th in our series of crafts for each letter of the alphabet, Popsicle stick dragonflies. You can use this fun and frugal craft to talk about the letter “D” sound while decorating dragonflies. ThisRead More

How to Make a Felt Donut Toy for Kids- Here's an easy tutorial for making an adorable felt donut toy. It requires a few frugal materials and minimal sewing.

How to Make a Felt Donut Play Food for Kids

August 4, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Here is a simple tutorial showing you how to make Felt Donut Play Food for kids. Kitchen play is fun for both girls and boys! A simple way to expand your kids’ imaginative play without breaking the bank is to make play food from felt for them to use in their toy kitchen. Get them involved inRead More

How to Make an Egg Carton Caterpillar

How to Make an Egg Carton Caterpillar

August 2, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This adorable egg carton caterpillar is a fun recycling craft for kids! If you are working on the alphabet with your child, it can be fun to mix it up with an alphabet themed art project! This Egg Carton Caterpillar is an adorable craft to make with your kids while they are learning the letter “C”. You canRead More

String Letters Alphabet Tutorial for Kids

String Letters – An Alphabet Craft with Game Ideas for Kids

July 28, 2016 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

This string letters craft and game has been reprinted with permission from the publisher from book 100 FUN & EASY LEARNING GAMES FOR KIDS. I was given a copy of the book to review. My two oldest kids had fine motor delays. They were very bright and wanted to learn, but most of the learningRead More

Bouncing Beans Activity for Kids- Make a jar full of bouncing beans with this easy tutorial. It is a fun and education activity for kids of all ages!

Bouncing Beans Activity for Kids

July 26, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This bouncing beans activity is an easy and educational activity that your kids will love! This Bouncing Beans Activity for Kids is fun and engaging for kids, but can also be used as an educational activity for multiple age groups. It would be a great activity if you have kids of different ages because you can easilyRead More

10 Back to School Patterns and Tutorials including back pack patterns, reusable lunch bag and sandwich bag patterns and a DIY Tablet Cover!

10 Back To School Patterns and Tutorials

July 25, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

With school starting in some parts of the country already, you may be looking for helpful tutorials and sewing patterns to make at the last minute for yourself, if you are heading to class or your kids. Making your own school stuff is something you may have never even thought of doing as it isRead More

How to Homeschool on the Road- These simple tips will make it easier to homeschool while traveling. Use them whenever you take your classroom on the road!

How to Homeschool on the Road

July 20, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

For many of us who homeschool, summer months don’t necessarily mean a vacation from school work. As some families choose to educate year round instead of a traditional school calendar this method of How to Homeschool on the Road comes in handy. Vacation time is often time for rest and relaxation, but there can beRead More

Tips for Keeping Your Homeschool Classroom Running Smoothly- turn chaos in the classroom into a smooth running day with these homeschooling tips!

Tips for Keeping Your Homeschool Classroom Running Smoothly

July 13, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you are a homeschooling parent than you know how difficult it can be to keep your child on task when you first start the process of schooling at home. Add into the mix working at home as many of us do, and you’ll find yourself frustrated with the interruptions and inability to get tasksRead More

5 Tips to Easy Back to School Schedule Transitions- Tips for getting your child ready for back to school and saving time in the morning.

5 Tips to Easy Back to School Schedule Transitions

July 7, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The start of a new school year can be stressful, use these tips to ease into your new school year schedule. When back to school time arrives one of the biggest issues for most kids is getting adjusted to their new schedule. Here are 5 Tips To Easy Back To School Schedule Transitions to help youRead More

How to Make Your Disneyland Trip Magical- Are you planning a Disneyland trip? These useful tips will help you have the time of your life!

How to Make Your Disneyland Trip Magical

June 17, 2016 by Ann 2 Comments

Here are some tips to get the most out of your Disneyland trip. Disneyland trips are supposed to be magical, but sometimes they can be more stressful than anything. If you’re wondering How to Make Your Disneyland Trip Magical, keep reading because these tips will help you have the most memorable time of your life whileRead More

Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft for Kids

Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft for Kids

June 15, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This coffee filter jellyfish craft for kids is a fun summer craft project. My youngest son loves sea creatures. His first love is dolphins, but Jellyfish are a close second. He has read numerous books on Jellyfish memorizing the different types. And he insists on spending quite a bit of time studying them when everRead More

How to Make a Paper Bag Book for Kids - Here is an easy tutorial to make a paper bag book using brown lunch bags and other household supplies.

How to Make a Paper Bag Book for Kids

June 13, 2016 by Ann 9 Comments

This quick tutorial shows how to make a paper bag book for your kids for hours of creative fun! Summer is the perfect time for kids to work on their writing skills. Whether they create a fictional story, a nature journal, or a travelogue, the lazy days of summer allow them the time to be creative. Since thereRead More

Fun Ways for Kids to Play with Water- Kids will keep cool and have a good time this summer with these water activities. Get the hose out and give them a go!

Fun Ways for Kids to Play with Water

June 8, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Water play is lots of fun and a great way to keep cool on a hot summer day. This is one way to play that even you may want to get in on if the day is hot enough. These water play ideas will get the kids outside and everyone cooled down while having loadsRead More

Fun Ways for Kids to Play in Mud- Most kids love to play in mud! These activities make it even more fun and add great sensory components as well.

Fun Ways for Kids to Play in Mud

June 6, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Icky, sticky, gooey, stinky mud is one of the most amazing sensory tools you will find. When we were kids, our parents would send us out to get covered in the stuff. We loved it and it provided us with the sensory stimulation we needed. This summer, I dare you to put the kids inRead More

7 Things Every Child Needs to Do This Summer- Here is a list of simple play activities for kids to slow down and enjoy the summer months.

7 Things Every Child Needs to Do This Summer

June 3, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Summer is here and you will find yourself making plans to keep the kids busy and looking for ways to engage them and teach them as the summer rolls through. In the midst of play dates, trips to the zoo, and summer sports, we often forget about the basics of childhood and the fun thingsRead More

Sensory Learning Tray for Kids- Encourage learning through play with this DIY sensory tray. Kids can use it to practice letters, numbers, or sight words.

Sensory Learning Tray for Kids

June 1, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

Aside from the fact that sensory experiences are just fun, they really help kids retain what they learn when they use their senses. I am always working on new ways to engage and encourage learning through play.  This Sensory Learning Tray for Kids is a fun way to bring in a theme while your child practices preRead More

7 Classic Games to Play Outside this Summer- Summer calls for simple, old fashion fun. Head outdoors and enjoy these classic games for kids!

7 Classic Games to Play Outside This Summer

May 27, 2016 by Ann 5 Comments

Summer is a great time to get outside and play. It has even been proven that time outside is good for you and your children. These games will get your children out playing this summer and if you’re lucky, tire them out for bed. These games are also great if you have lots of neighborhoodRead More

Smart Spending Habits Every Teen Should Know- It's important to teach your teen about financial responsibility. Start with these 4 good spending habits.

Smart Spending Habits Every Teen Should Know

May 23, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

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

How to Keep Your Child on a Routine This Summer- Here are some ways you can keep kids happy and less stressed this summer by maintaining a regular routine.

How to Keep Your Child on a Routine This Summer

May 20, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Summertime can be hectic for parents and children alike. It can be hard to find things to fill the day. Fortunately, keeping your children on a routine can help eliminate some of this stress. Not sure how to do this? Here are some helpful tips on How to Keep Your Child on a Routine ThisRead More

Cheap Summer Activities for Kids- Looking for ways to keep the kids busy over summer break? Here are a few activities they can do without breaking the bank.

Cheap Summer Activities for Kids

May 18, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When the kids are home for the summer, it can be overwhelming to think about keeping them busy and out of trouble. Thankfully, there are plenty of things your kids can do without breaking the bank. Here are a few Cheap Summer Activities for Kids to enjoy while they’re home on break. Cheap Summer Activities forRead 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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