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DIY Chenille Apple Craft for Kids- These chenille apples are a cute and frugal way to get into the fall season. Grab the supplies and give this craft a try!

Pipe Cleaner Apple Craft for Kids

September 11, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Create a fun Pipe Cleaner Apple Craft for Kids with this simple tutorial using colorful chenille pipe cleaners and basic supplies. There are so many fun ways to craft with chenille pipe cleaners, and these chenille apples are the perfect example. Making your own only takes a few pipe cleaners and a handful of steps.Read More

Frugal Fall Wine Cork Apple Ornament- This apple ornament is perfect for your fall decor and a great craft for kids. Gather your supplies and give it a try!

Wine Cork Apple Craft

September 9, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Fall and apples go hand in hand, don’t they? Here is a great fall craft to try using just a little paint, some glue, and a handful of wine corks. This wine cork apple craft is a fun fall activity that kids can do with help from an adult. (An adult should cut the wine corks andRead More

Pioneers unit study resources including printables, activities, crafts, educational videos, books and recipes for a fun pioneers unit study lesson plan.

Pioneer Unit Study Resources

September 9, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I have always been fascinated by the pioneer period. It is amazing how strong people survived tough situations and came out victorious on top. It is what helped create many parts of the wonderful country we have today. The pioneers had to be resourceful and ready for anything. They developed ways to live off the landRead More

Geology Unit Study Resources- If you are looking to add fun activities or crafts to your geology unit, here are some excellent resources to get you started.

Geology Unit Study Resources

September 7, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One of the subjects that really got me interested in science when I was a kid was geology. Maybe it was also the fact that I had a grandfather who was a rock hound, too. Whatever the case, geology was something that was always exciting for me to study. When it came time to talkRead More

Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Presidential Elections: Children may not be old enough to vote, but they can learn early on about the election process.

Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Presidential Elections

September 4, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These tips for teaching your kids about presidential elections are going to come in handy as we head into an election year once again. Children may not be old enough to vote, but they can begin learning at an early age how the election process works. Understanding how basic election processes begin, as well as whatRead More

10 Ways to Get Free Baby Items- If you are expecting or know someone who is, take at look at these helpful ways to get free baby items quickly and easily.

10 Ways to Get Free Baby Items

September 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

  Are you an expecting mother or know someone who is? Nothing brings joy than a new baby, and as you know, nothing brings more expenses either! Between the cost of diapers, wipes, clothing, formula, plus all of the other necessities these little babies need, you can quickly find yourself looking for financial relief. Luckily, youRead More

Fish Unit Study Resources including educational fish videos, fish unit study lapbooks and printables, fish craft projects and more fish unit study ideas.

Fish Unit Study Resources

August 31, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I grew up in Montana and as such, I learned all about fish at an early age. I learned in school but I also learned a lot when my family would go fishing. I remember when I caught my first fish. It wasn’t big or huge, but it was a proud moment for me asRead More

10 Ways to Teach Kids About Germs- Teaching kids about germs doesn't have to be difficult. Here are 10 ways to teach them so they can stay healthy and safe.

10 Ways to Teach Kids About Germs

August 28, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Here are 10 ways to teach kids about germs and viruses, how they spread, and how to minimize the transfer of germs. Let’s face it, kids are germ magnets. It seems as though they often find themselves in the most germ-filled situations and are more than happy to transport those germs around. Schools, playgrounds, andRead More

10 Best Free Homeschool Resources: Build a great homeschool with free printables, apps, and lesson plans. Games and fun places to visit are also included.

10 Best Free Homeschool Resources

August 26, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These are some of the very best free homeschool resources you will find. We love being able to use free resources to expand our homeschool curriculum. While some of these do involve the cost of printing items, or even a bit of gas to drive to a location, they are still much more cost effectiveRead More

Biology Unit Study Resources

Biology Unit Study Resources

August 24, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

I have always loved pretty much any unit of study when it comes to science, but one of my favorites by far is biology and how the human body works. It has always amazed me how every little part of our bodies works so well together to keep us moving, living, and enjoying life. TheRead More

Field Trip Ideas to Teach About Local Government- Teach kids about local government by helping them witness it first-hand. Here are a few local trip ideas.

Field Trip Ideas to Teach About Local Government

August 21, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Some of the best ways to teach your children about government are when they witness it first-hand.  These Field Trip Ideas to Teach About Local Government are a great way to get your kids interested and asking questions about how things are run in our legislative branches.  By planning field trips in your city or town youRead More

Flight Unit Study Resources including information on aviation lesson plans, activities that teach flight, how things fly and books on flight for kids.

Flight Unit Study Resources

August 17, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These flight unit study resources will make it easier for you to pull together a unit study on aviation and flight for your students. The advent of flight was, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest inventions in the transportation sector besides the automobile. The ability to fly like birds and get places fast isRead More

10 Upcycled Baby Clothes Tutorials- Upcycling is a fun and easy way to make something unique for your children. Here are 10 ways to make cute baby clothes.

10 Upcycled Baby Clothes Tutorials

August 12, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There is nothing better to me than finding a way to use up old things and turn them into something newer and in some cases, better! This is called upcycling and it’s huge in the crafting world and it’s taken it by storm, too! Go to any craft or street fair these days and youRead More

Planet Unit Study Resources-Fun and factual study resources for building your own Planet Unit lesson. This includes lesson plans, crafts, videos, and more.

Planet Unit Study Resources

August 10, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I remember studying the planets back in the early elementary years and just loving the idea that each one of them were very different. My daughter had a full solar system setup on her ceiling with a working “moon” that glowed in the dark when she was younger, too. The planets have always been somethingRead More

Tips for Enjoying a Day at the Zoo- Visiting the zoo is one of the most exciting things you can do as a child. Here are a few ways to plan an enjoyable day.

Tips for Enjoying a Day at the Zoo

August 7, 2015 by Editor 1 Comment

Going to the zoo is one of the most exciting things you can do as a child. The memories you make there can lead to lifetime of love for animals and even create a future zoologist. Kids are naturally drawn to animals and will enjoy every minute. The key to enjoying your trip is toRead More

Space Flight Unit Study Resources including information on life in space, educational videos on space travel, and lesson plan ideas for space flight.

Space Flight Unit Study Resources

August 3, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, I was fascinated by a lot (weren’t we all?) but one thing that really excited me was the idea of shooting up in a space shuttle to outer space. I was more or less facinated by the astronauts and how they lived with zero gravity as well as the foodRead More

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No Sew Cloth Diaper Liners

July 31, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

Cloth diaper liners are helpful to have on hand for a number of reasons. They make it easier to remove waste and can help limit staining on your cloth diapers. Liners can also provide a stay-dry layer between your child’s skin and their diaper. This is especially helpful at night when diapers are worn for aRead More

5 Exciting Ways to Start the Day with Your Child

Five Exciting Ways to Start the Day with Your Child

July 29, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

There are many things in life that we take for granted. One of the most common things that I always took for granted growing up was the beginning of my day. I was the type to wake up late and so were my parents, so starting the day meant lazily getting out of bed onRead More

Stars and Astronomy Unit Study Resources including astronomy lesson plan ideas, star crafts and tutorials, astronomy educational videos and resources.

Stars and Astronomy Unit Study Resources

July 27, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Most kids start to get fascinated by stars and astronomy at an early age. When you are a kid, they are so cool because you don’t understand how they are so far up there and what makes them twinkle. I remember the first time I learned how to find the North Star and the BigRead More

DIY Cooling Sponge Bracelets for Kids

DIY Cooling Sponge Bracelets for Kids

July 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

When I was little, I remember being told to splash water on our wrists to keep cool on a hot day. The cold water when applied to the pulse points can help cool the body, and leave you feeling more comfortable. I decided to apply this theory to these easy and fun sponge bracelets 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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