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How to make a schultute cone

Back To School Schultute Cone- A German Tradition

August 22, 2014 by Jody 2 Comments

The German tradition of a Back To School Schultute cone is a fun way to celebrate a new year, whether you are sending your  child off to a brick and mortar school or homeschooling. The tradition is from more than 200 years ago when parents would send their children off to their first day ofRead More

How to Introduce the Letter A

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter A

August 11, 2014 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Introducing new letters into your child’s vocabulary and early reading can be one of the funnest parts of early homeschooling. The possibilities are almost endless! I thought it would be so much fun to do a series to help homeschooling moms and dads find some great ideas in a sort of “best of” series. EveryRead More

15 DIY School Supply Ideas and Upcycled School Supply Projects

15 + DIY School Supply Ideas and Linky Party

August 5, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

While it is fun to buy new school supplies, there are many ways to repurpose old items to make them work for the new school year. You can use Washi Tape or Duct Tape  to personalize and update old notebooks, lunch boxes, and  pencils. And you can create notebooks, pencil cases, book covers, and sandwich containersRead More

How to make an upcycled lazy Susan chalkboard

Upcycled Lazy Susan Chalkboard

August 4, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Jody is showing us how to make an Upcycled Lazy Susan Chalkboard: I like to hit my local thrift store weekly, scouting out great pieces that are in need of a little TLC.  Not only are you reducing the amount of items that could end up in a landfill and saving tons of  money,  butRead More

How to Make Color Coded Crayon Jars - A frugal and fun DIY activity for kids using old jars and scrap paper. These are great for organizing school supplies.

DIY Color Coded Crayon Jars

August 3, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Kids LOVE to color. A box of crayons and some paper can provide hours of entertainment and are a great way to keep little minds occupied. When your kids color, keep their crayons organized and encourage classification skills with these easy DIY color coded crayon jars. These jars are a cinch to make and theyRead More

Upcycled Pallet Lemonade Stand - How to make a wooden pallet lemonade stand. this tutorial includes directions with pictures of the process.

Upcycled Pallet Lemonade Stand

July 25, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

I am sure I don’t need to tell you but, Upcycled pallet furniture is all the rage right now.  The rustic simplicity and the frugal factor ( you can get pallets for free or very cheap) makes them a perfect DIY project.  We had a small pile beginning to build up so I decided it was finallyRead More

How to Make a Portable Flower Press

How to Make a Portable Flower Press

July 17, 2014 by Jody 5 Comments

It seems these days everything is so go, go, go and centers around technology and flashing lights. I am on a mission to introduce my children to the simple things in life, to slow down and watch a caterpillar crawl along a branch, to catch a fish and throw it back, to gather wildflowers andRead More

Bug Hunt Fun for Kids

Bug Hunt Fun for Kids

July 12, 2014 by Editor 1 Comment

Trying to find bugs is a pretty normal part of every kid’s childhood. Insects are incredibly interesting and can teach kids a great deal about nature. As a parent, you can have hours of educational fun centered around bugs. Here are some ideas to help kids enjoy bugs safely and have a great time doing so: Bug HuntRead More

How to Make a Yarn Octopus

Yarn Octopus Craft

July 8, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

If you are looking for a fun and simple summer themed craft this cute little yarn octopus is just the thing,  a few items from your craft stash and you will be on your way to making 1 or a whole army of them.  It is a great craft to fill up some time when its just tooRead More

5 Fun Activities Using Toothpicks for Kids

5 Fun Activities Using Toothpicks

July 7, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Toothpicks are for more than just picking at teeth. In fact, there are quite a few fun games and activities that can be enjoyed with them as well. Take a look below at 5 fun activities using toothpicks that you need to try. These activities are a great way to pass a rainy day orRead More

How to make pool noodle hurdles for kids - these make a great addition to a backyard obstacle course for kids.

Pool Noodle Obstacle Course for Kids

July 3, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last week Rodney shared ideas for setting up a Backyard Obstacle Course for Kids.  These jumps made from pool noodles would make a great addition to any backyard obstacle course that you set up for your kids.   Creating a jumping course for kids is a fun way for them to get exercise. Whether you createRead More

How to Make Watercolor Paints from Flower Petals - Making water color paints from flower petals is a fun craft for kids that can be used in art projects.

How to Make Watercolor Paints from Flower Petals

July 1, 2014 by Jody 7 Comments

Any chance we get to be outside in the garden-planting , weeding, playing -, we are out there.  I really love trying to find new ways to use whatever is in our garden. From potpourri to nibbling on edible flowers we love to see what we can come up. This day we decided to tryRead More

5 Fun Activities Using Paperclips for Kids

5 Fun Activities Using Paper Clips for Kids

June 30, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

A handful of paperclips is great for keeping your papers organized, but did you know they can also provide kids hours of entertainment? Paper clips are perfect for all sorts of games and activities when the kiddos get bored. Take a look below at 5 fun activities using paper clips to get you started. YouRead More

Tips for geocaching for kids

Tips for Geocaching with Kids

June 28, 2014 by Editor 2 Comments

Geocaching is a fun way to explore the world around you and to discover new areas you might not know existed. It can be as educational as it is fun for children. Geocaching is also a great way for the family to spend time together doing something completely new every time. The tips below willRead More

5 Night Games Using Glow Sticks

5 Night Games Using Glow Sticks

June 26, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

Even though summer days last longer, sometimes they just don’t last long enough- a couple packs of glow sticks from Dollar Tree can extend  your summer fun from dusk to dark.  No need for you and the kids to run in as soon as the porch light comes on, activate a handful of glow sticks and check out theseRead More

How to Make a Bird Feeder out of an Upcycled Candle Holder - Repurpose a discarded candle holder into a pretty and functional bird feeder.

How to Make a Bird Feeder Out of an Upcycled Candle Holder

June 23, 2014 by Jody 4 Comments

I am not one to throw away anything that can possibly be used to reused. This wrought iron candle holder broke off the stand under a certain little boys not so gentle hands landed on it.  While, I am still debating what to do with the stand I had an idea immediately for the candle holderRead More

7 Ways to Teach Children About Independence Day

7 Ways to Teach Children About Independence Day

June 22, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Most children think of Independence Day as a day to light off fireworks, swim in the pool, and eat a hot dog or two. And while these things are fun, there of course is more to this special day than just that. Take a look below at 7 ways to teach children about Independence Day,Read More

Frugal Fishing Tips

Frugal Fishing Tips

June 21, 2014 by Editor Leave a Comment

Everyone enjoys fishing when the fish are biting. One of the greatest thrills on earth is feeling a giant fish tugging on your line. What many people fail to realize is that fishing can be rather expensive. If you are wanting to save a few bucks, you need to know some basic things to getRead More

How To Make a Kite for Kids - A fun and easy mini-kite that you can make with your children this summer. Includes a step by step tutorial with pictures.

How To Make a Kite

June 17, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

A perfect summer activity-kite making brings to mind those afternoons from  your own childhood spent taping sticks to paper bags cut into diamond shapes for flying.  This mini kite doesn’t soar as high as a fancy store bought kite but is ideal for a backyard run. Not only do your children get the simple thrillRead More

Family Movie or Game Night Ideas

Family Movie and Family Game Night Ideas

June 14, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

  Whether you have tots, teens, or in-betweens you are probably looking for ways to keep them busy this summer.  Sometimes even the evenings need a plan, a little focus, maybe even a theme? Planning a Family Movie or game night not only keeps everyone busy but is an amazingly fun way to build andRead 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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