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4th of July Activities for Kids

4th of July Activities for Kids

June 12, 2014 by Editor Leave a Comment

The 4th of July is the most important holiday in the United States because it represents our freedom and birth as a nation. Because of this, it is imperative that we teach our kids about how the day came to pass and the sacrifices that were made. There are many ways to do this annuallyRead More

How to Start a Book Club for Kids

How to Start a Book Club for Kids

June 11, 2014 by Ann Leave a Comment

Stay busy this summer by starting a kids book club! Not only is a book club fun, it’s educational. Keep learning all year long. How to Start a Book Club for Kids Get people interested. Email parents from your child’s school to get some interest in your book club. If you want to get fancy,Read More

Living Room Camp out Ideas for Kids

Living Room Camp Out Ideas for Kids

June 10, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

Sometimes the rain ruins even the best laid plans, but sometimes the rain can turn your plans into something even better.  Such is the case of our living room camp out.  We went outside with a sheet and some poles to make a temporary tent fort and five minutes later out of nowhere dark clouds roll in and fat raindropsRead More

Tips for Visiting Botanical Gardens with Kids

Tips for Visiting Botanical Gardens with Kids

June 9, 2014 by Editor Leave a Comment

Heading out on a trip to the botanical gardens can be a fun and exciting way for a family to spend a day, but you need to do some planning to ensure it is a success. When you have children, virtually every place you go requires a bit of planning. Some parents try to wingRead More

Building a Summer Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget

Building a Summer Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget

June 8, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Becca is sharing tips for building a summer maternity wardrobe on a budget. Summer is almost here! After the record breaking cold winter, I am hoping we will all get to enjoy a lovely and joy filled summer. Speaking of summer, it’s time to start updating your wardrobe. Last year I spent my third trimesterRead More

How to Make a Pinwheel - Make a fun and colorful pinwheel with your child for a fun summer project using this tutorial with pictures of each step.

How to Make a Pinwheel

June 7, 2014 by Jody 2 Comments

Pinwheels just seem to scream err whirl summer fun, even though they are fabulous for year round use. Since they are so simple and are easy to customize  they are perfect for parties, family get together’s, or holidays.  There are hundreds of or thousands of patterns of scrapbook paper available in every color scheme and theme available, Read More

Fourth of July Games for Kids

Fourth of July Games for Kids

June 4, 2014 by Editor 1 Comment

Fourth of July games for kids need to be aimed at cooling off, having fun, and at least a bit of patriotism to envelope the meaning of the day. These games might even prompt some history questions from the kids. Since most Fourth of July celebrations take place outside, you want to make sure yourRead More

How to Create a Photo Scavenger Hunt for Kids

How to Create a Photo Scavenger Hunt for Kids

June 2, 2014 by Editor 1 Comment

A photo scavenger hunt for kids is a great way to get the kids active and generate some excitement and creativity. A traditional scavenger hunt involves going from door to door in a neighborhood or specified area collecting items from a list. A photo scavenger hunt is similar, except the items are not actually collected.Read More

How to Make a Straw Necklace

How to Make a Straw Necklace

June 1, 2014 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a fun spring craft, you can’t get any sweeter than this simple spring straw necklace. This straw necklace can be made using just a few supplies from your local craft store, and the end result is a fun and festive necklace that you or the kiddos will love wearing. ARead More

Tips for Visiting a Pick Your Own Farm With Kids

Tips for Visiting a Pick Your Own Farm With Kids

May 30, 2014 by Jody 2 Comments

  The kids and I made a trip to the local pick your own organic farm for some delicious fresh fruit.  We came home with baskets of fruit picked by big and little hands alike.  Perfect for eating as is, in pies, cobblers, jams, and more. But the best part of the day?  The prideRead More

How to make a Pirate Grotto Garden for kids - Because some kids would rather play in a pirate garden than a fairy garden!

How to Create a Pirate Grotto Garden for Kids

May 28, 2014 by Jody 2 Comments

I love having the kids in the garden with me whether they are helping me plant or playing nearby  so I make it a point to create play spaces throughout the yard and garden. About a month ago when I made THIS (Insert fairy garden link) for my little girl I had a pouting little boyRead More

How To Create a Magical Fairy Garden

May 27, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

My little girl loves pink, sparkles, fairies and dirt-lol. So I thought a fun and pretty project for us would be to create a fairy garden to place in our real garden.  This master plan really had several purposes- #1 – To create a pretty focal point for our garden, #2- To have a projectRead More

100 Days of Frugal Summer Fun for Kids

100 Days of Frugal Summer Fun for Kids

May 27, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Most of you know that my youngest child is 7, but what you might not realize is that my oldest kids are in college. Having older kids gives me a different perspective. I know that while the days may seem very long; the years fly by! It makes me determined to enjoy this summer toRead More

How to Make a Garden Tic-Tac-Toe Game

May 26, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

  As it warms up and I have been  freshening up the garden and the yard in general with things like new plants and  new décor. I have been trying to think of ways to incorporate things for the kids like the fairy garden. I thought it would be fun to have features just for themRead More

Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

May 24, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

My little girl loves getting into anything that momma is doing- gardening, cooking, crafting, etc.  Sometimes I need to get things done with just one pair of hands however. One way I can distract her in a good way is by giving her play dough. While we have a lot of store bought play dough toolsRead More

First Day of Summer Celebration Ideas for Kids - Celebrate the first day of summer vacation with these fun ideas for setting a fun and festive mood!

First Day of Summer Celebration Ideas

May 24, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

  The long and tiresome school days are coming to an end, time to gear up for water fun, family outings, and sweet summer days.  A great way to mark the beginning of 3 months of freedom is to create a small celebration on your child’s first official day of summer vacation.  This can includeRead More

5 Unique School Party Games For Kids of Any Age

May 18, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The school year is coming to an end soon, so that means it is time for end of school year parties! Cara Harrington is sharing 5 party games that can be played at school parties. 5 Unique School Party Games For Kids 1. Dress Up Bags This mash-up combines dress-up and hot potato into one game. ItRead More

Slap! A Simple Flashcard Game

May 17, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

If you have a stack of flashcards a mile high like we do, you may be looking for more fun and creative ways to use them other than just holding them up for your child to recite from.  While your child may learn this way, it can get boring quickly and of course flashcards justRead More

How to Save Money on Summer Clothes for Kids

May 14, 2014 by Kristi Leave a Comment

In some areas of the country the temperatures are already climbing! This means getting the kids out of their winter clothes and putting on the shorts and flip flops. Buying the children summer clothing can put a huge dent in your budget, especially when back-to-school shopping comes around so quick. Long ago I decided thatRead More

DIY Boredom Jar

May 8, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

Are you tired of hearing the familiar refrain- “Mooooooooom, I’m bored!” It’s time to have somewhere to send them when this starts, and no I don’t mean boarding school or even your mother in law’s house. Give them a Boredom  bucket, jar, can, whatever.  Basically a random list of ideas for activities for them to complete whenRead 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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