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With the Paddington Bear movie just hitting theaters, you may be on the hunt for some fun projects to do. Here's 10 DIY Paddington bear crafts for all ages.

10 DIY Paddington Bear Crafts

January 21, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

With Paddington Bear’s movie hitting the theaters recently, I thought it might be fun to do a roundup of DIY Paddington Bear crafts for all ages. In this list, you will find crafts for little ones all the way to adults. There are cute pillows and adorable things to put on your fridge. You couldRead More

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter S

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter S

January 19, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Doing a letter of the week series is a great way to introduce your child to a homeschool structure. This week, we are looking at fun ways to teach the letter S! This list should be able to help you come up with a fun curriculum and inspire you to teach with crafts, recipes, printables,Read More

Tips for Visiting a History Museum with Your Kids

Tips for Visiting a History Museum with Kids

January 16, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

One would think that visiting a history museum would be a great day for any kid. Kids are not always easy to figure out, however. What excites one kid is not always going to be interesting to another. Kids are fickle that way. Like any other day trip or museum, you might have to doRead More

Frugal Principles to Teach Your Children

Frugal Principles to Teach your Children

January 15, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

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

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Baby Food with Chickpeas and Spinach

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Baby Food with Chickpeas and Spinach

January 14, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

After almost 8 years, my slow cooker finally bit the dust. Thankfully a relative knew how important it was to my family’s survival that she gifted me a new one for Christmas. I knew I relied on my slow cooker quite a bit, but never realized just how much until I didn’t have one! WithRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter R

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter R

January 12, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I had a great time compiling this list for fun ways to teach the letter R this week. Among the letters, it is also another favorite of mine. I am not sure how a person has favorite letters, but I certainly do! The letter R was a pretty easy one for me to find funRead More

DIY Valentine's Day Ear Muffs for Kids

DIY Heart Ear Muffs for Kids

January 10, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

These DIY Heart Ear Muffs are fun for kids to make and wear on Valentine’s Day. Ear muffs are the perfect way to keep ears toasty. When you make these fun Valentine’s Day themed ear muffs, you can also make them festive! Making your own pair of Valentine’s Day ear muffs is a cinch, soRead More

Tips for Taking Your Kids to a Play

Tips for Taking Your Kids to a Play

January 9, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

For anyone that grew up enjoying the arts, going to a play was probably a large part of their falling in love. Watching the development of a scene on stage is something that kids are naturally going to be excited about. Think about it…when your kids play they make believe. Why would they not beRead More

Homemade Baby Food with Ham and Peas

Homemade Baby Food with Ham and Peas

January 7, 2015 by Emily 1 Comment

I’ve been asked before why I bother making homemade baby food for my little ones. I really like knowing what goes into my baby’s food and playing around with different combinations of fresh fruit, vegetables, grains, or even meats. I especially like how easy it is. A lot of the time it’s more convenient forRead More

How to Make Dinosaur Fossil Play Dough

How to Make Dinosaur Fossil Play Dough

January 6, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Do your children love dinosaurs? Dinosaur figurines can invite your children into hours of creative play, and this dinosaur fossil play dough can enhance their imaginations even more. You can make your own dinosaur fossil play dough, perfect for pairing up with your child’s dinosaur figurines. With this play dough, your child can enjoy makingRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter q

10 Ways to Introduce the Letter Q

January 5, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, the letter Q was one of my favorite letters to write. I loved it when we got to cursive and I got to get all creative with the tail on the lowercase Q. If you are looking for some fun ways to teach this “Quirky” letter, here are some greatRead More

How to Make a Sick Day Kit For Kids

How to Make a Sick Day Kit for Kids

December 30, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

As a mom, one of the hardest things is seeing your babies sick. It’s stressful for them and stressful for you. You want with all your might to make them feel better but often time, the cold or illness just has to run it’s course. One way that you can be prepared and cheer themRead More

10 Ways to introduce the letter P

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter P

December 29, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Thanks for checking out this series on lessons and fun ways to teach the letters of the alphabet. This week, we are looking at the letter P. There are so many fun ways to teach the letter P to your children out there! Here are some fun crafts, recipes, printable and more to help youRead More

10 Ways to Introduce the Letter O

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter O

December 22, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We are back with another week of great ideas for teaching your kids the alphabet. This week, we are looking at the letter O. I thought it might be hard to find some letter O activities but to my surprise, there are a ton of great ones included in this list. Here are some funRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter N

10 + Ways to Introduce the Letter N

December 15, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We are smack-dab in the middle of the alphabet in these weekly posts that teach the alphabet in fun ways using recipes, activities, crafts, printables and more! I hope you are finding plenty of inspiration for your homeschool studies with this series. Let’s look at some awesome ways to introduce your kids to the letterRead More

10 ways to introduce the letter M

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter M

December 8, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I had a lot of fun putting together this list of fun ways to teach the letter M. There are just so many creative ways to incorporate the letter M into your lesson plans that it was very difficult to find just a few to list here. Here are some fun crafts, recipes and activitiesRead More

DIY wood pallet puppet theater tutorial

DIY Wood Pallet Puppet Theater Tutorial

December 7, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

Have you seen our DIY for the Upcycled Pallet Lemonade Stand? If you didn’t catch it this past summer, make sure you check it out, it is a great use for old pallets and not only can it be a lemonade stand in warmer weather, but can be used in so many other ways: forRead More

Cinnamon Apple Lactation Cookies

Apple Cinnamon Lactation Cookies

December 4, 2014 by Emily 9 Comments

If you’re currently breastfeeding or know someone who is, then this recipe for apple cinnamon lactation cookies is for you. Did you know that specific foods such as whole oats, flax meal, and brewer’s yeast can help naturally boost your milk supply? Each of these foods provides their own health benefits. They are rich inRead More

DIY Paint Brushes for Kids

DIY Paint Brushes for Kids

December 2, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you have children who love to paint and get artsy? These DIY paint brushes are a cool and unique spin on traditional paintbrushes. Plus, they are a great alternative should you find yourself wanting to paint and have no paint brushes on hand. Take a look at how you can craft your own setRead More

10 Ways to Introduce the Letter L

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter L

December 1, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

We are almost half-way through the alphabet with the letter L. I hope the previous weeks have been helpful as you create a curriculum for your children with the letters of the alphabet. Each week, I am bringing you new crafts, printables, recipes, books and fun activities that help you design the perfect learning experience.Read More

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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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