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DIY Turkey Puppet Tutorial using paint chips, a brown paper bag, and googly eyes

DIY Paint Chip Turkey Puppet

November 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Thanksgiving season, why not give this turkey puppet a try? This DIY turkey puppet is a fun craft for kids, and a great way to get into the spirit of the Thanksgiving season. Take a look at how we crafted our own, using some supplies that you probably already have around the home. HereRead More

How to Reduce Your Child's Risk of Head Lice- Being proactive is the best defense against head lice. Limit your child's risk by following these useful tips.

How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Head Lice

October 28, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

If you are the parent of a child in any type of school environment, you may already be familiar with head lice. All it takes is a single note home from the school informing you that a student in your child’s class has been treated for head lice, and within minutes you are in a panic. Unfortunately,Read More

Easy Physics Experiments for Kids- These experiments make learning about physics a great deal of fun. They can be used to teach students of all ages, too!

Easy Physics Experiments for Kids

October 26, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

What goes up must come down. This is a principle of gravity, but is brought to you by the larger umbrella of physics. If you are looking for some fun ways to do some physics lessons with your kids, it might be hard to find ones that aren’t just a study of gravity. After all,Read More

DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers- Check out this homemade fabric flip book for toddlers. It's durable, washable, and an awesome sensory activity for kids.

DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers

October 23, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

I am always looking for ways to use up old fabric scraps. When I came across a book of upholstery samples at a thrift store months back, I knew exactly one of the activities I wanted to try with them. This DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers is so easy to make, and it offersRead More

Tips for Keeping Your Kids Bathroom Clean- These useful tips will help keep your kids' bathroom tidy and clean. Don't dread this disaster area any longer!

Tips For Keeping Your Kids Bathroom Clean

October 21, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Kids are always the hardest to clean up after, and these Tips for Keeping Your Kids Bathroom Clean will make your life so much easier. No longer will you dread cleaning day and the disaster area of your kids’ bathroom. Now you’ll know that everything is kept tidy regularly and it isn’t a hard thingRead More

DIY Charlie Brown Treat Box For Kids- Are you excited for the upcoming Peanuts movie? These simple gift boxes are perfect for a Charlie Brown themed party!

DIY Charlie Brown Treat Box for Kids

October 16, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

With the arrival of Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang on the big screen this fall, you might be in the mood for a little Peanuts inspired crafting! Take a look at how we crafted a simple DIY Charlie Brown Treat Box For Kids, perfect for your Charlie Brown themed parties andRead More

Simple Sewing Projects For Kids

Simple Sewing Projects For Kids

October 14, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

In this day and age it seems that less people are learning the art of sewing, especially children or young adults, because sewing is often overlooked despite its usefulness for everyday patchwork. I was really happy to see these 450 patterns for some serious inspiration. I know sewing is something that helped my little onesRead More

7 Ways to Teach Music Appreciation in Your Homeschool Classroom- Create fun and interactive lessons with these tips for teaching music appreciation at home.

7 Ways To Teach Music Appreciation In Your Homeschool Classroom

October 14, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 7 Ways to Teach Music Appreciation in Your Homeschool Classroom are perfect for the family that doesn’t necessarily have natural music ability. When you aren’t a musician, it can be tough to share musical things with your child naturally and easily. These tips will help you to create great lessons in your home, whileRead More

Homemade Lice Spray for Kids- Eliminating lice from a child's hair is not fun. This DIY hair spray is an easy way to arm your kids against lice naturally.

Homemade Lice Spray for Kids

October 12, 2015 by Emily 1 Comment

Lice aren’t picky when it comes to clean or dirty hair, so even if you drag your kids to the tub every night, they are not immune. Unfortunately, there really isn’t a way to completely prevent head lice either. However, there are a handful of precautions you can take to help reduce the chance of headRead More

DIY Halloween Cork Critters- Do you have a handful of wine corks around the house? These little cork creatures make the perfect frugal Halloween craft.

DIY Halloween Cork Critters

October 9, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Use simple materials to create these DIY Halloween Cork Pumpkin, Cork Ghost, and Cork Frankenstein. It’s a fun Halloween craft project for kids! Do you have a handful of wine corks around the house? If so, why not try crafting these DIY Halloween Cork Critters? These Halloween cork critters are too cute for words, and theyRead More

15 Corn Crafts and Activities for Kids- You can teach kids everything from art to agriculture with these cool corn activities. Each one is fun and frugal!

15 Corn Crafts and Activities for Kids

October 7, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These 15 Corn Crafts and Activities for Kids are a perfect way to teach your kids about everything from textures to agriculture.  You can use these fun activities in your homeschool classroom or you can use them as a fun fall activity to occupy kids on the weekends.  Dying corn kernels is a fun activityRead More

DIY Doily Spiderweb Craft for Kids- You can't have Halloween without a few spiderwebs, right? Create your own spooktacular web with this kid-friendly craft!

DIY Doily Spiderweb Craft for Kids

October 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You can’t have Halloween without a few spiderwebs, right? This Halloween, make your own spooky spiderwebs when you give this DIY Doily Spiderweb Craft for Kids a try. Using an embroidery hoop and a few other inexpensive items, you can make the cutest spiderweb on the block. Here is how you can get started craftingRead More

Hand Painted Candy Corn Treat Bag- Fill these easy and inexpensive candy corn bags with yummy candy or other fall treats. They are perfect for little ones!

Hand Painted Candy Corn Treat Bag

September 30, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you are hosting any Halloween or fall festivities this year, you will want to put this Hand Painted Candy Corn Treat Bag on your to do list! Easy craft and easy to enjoy, these hand painted candy corn bags are perfect for party favors. You can make them for just pennies a piece, so here isRead More

Hand Painted Pumpkin Pine Cones- These little pine cone pumpkins are an easy fall craft for kids. Display them in bowls or scattered across your mantel.

Hand Painted Pumpkin Pine Cones

September 25, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Do you have an abundance of pine cones in your yard? If so, why not turn them into tiny painted pumpkins? Perfect for bowl fillers, these pine cone pumpkins are easy to make and easy to enjoy. Take a look below at how you can get busy crafting your own. As you can see, theyRead More

How to Prepare Your Kids’ Wardrobe for Winter

September 23, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

One of the biggest chores of the year is pulling out the kids’ wardrobe and getting it ready for winter. I have done this same routine for many years so I’ve gotten it almost perfected. I hope this routine helps you prepare your kids’ wardrobe for winter. How to Prepare Your Kids’ Wardrobe for Winter CompleteRead More

7 Ways to Teach Math Using Apples- Apples can be a fun and useful tool for teaching kids basic math skills. Grab a dozen and give these activities a try!

7 Ways to Teach Math Using Apples

September 21, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You already know how wonderful apples are to eat, and how they can be so healthy for you, but did you know they can also help your child learn? You can actually help strengthen some basic math skills and concepts using apples as teaching tools, and the results can be quite fun! Take a lookRead More

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The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder Documentary + Giveaway

September 20, 2015 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

I loved reading the Little House books and watching Little House on the Prairie as a girl, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder.  I am also giving one copy of the documentary away. You can enter the giveaway at the bottom ofRead More

7 Ways to Use Apples to Teach Science- Are you looking for exciting ways to teach your kids about science? Grab some apples and give these activities a try.

7 Ways to Use Apples to Teach Science

September 18, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for fun and interesting ways to teach your child essential science skills? If so, we have the perfect ideas for you. Take a look below at 7 Ways to Use Apples to Teach Science, so you can introduce these concepts in a way that is hands on as well as tasty! HereRead More

8 Tips for Taming Kids’ Tech Obsession

8 Tips for Taming Kids’ Tech Obsession

September 17, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Michele Kambolis, a family therapist and author of Generation Stressed: Play-Based Tools to Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety is sharing tips for taming kids’ tech obsession. Technology is changing childhood, with as many opinions on healthy usage as there are gadgets to distract us. While technology holds possibilities and benefits, there are known drawbacks associatedRead More

How the PatPat App Helps You Save Money: You questioned answered here! What is the PatPat App? How does the PatPat App work? Plus a promo code to receive 35% off your purchase in addition to $5.00 off your first order!

How the PatPat App Helps Moms Save Money

September 13, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Have you heard about the PatPat App? It was recently named one of the best new apps in the App Store and I was really excited to discover it! So what is the PatPat App and how can it help moms save money? The PatPat App is a daily deals app for moms. At PatPat, you’llRead 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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