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Leprechaun Trap - a St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids

DIY Leprechaun Trap Craft for Kids

February 19, 2022 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

This Leprechaun trap craft is a fun activity for kids as they look forward to St.Patrick’s Day. It is made with an empty wipes box Want a fun way to build the anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day with your children? This St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Trap Craft for Kids is a great way to getRead More

How to Make Snow Paint

January 2, 2022 by Jody Leave a Comment

From the first snow to the last spring snow there are a lot of days to fill in the winter, get the kids outside for some fun, we are showing you How to Make Snow Paint. Who knew that you and the kids could have so much fun in the snow with just a squeezeRead More

10 Learning Activities Using Snow- Get your gloves ready! These educational activities using snow will keep your kids busy during the winter months ahead.

10 Learning Activities Using Snow

January 1, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Kids love to play in the snow. You can use that to your advantage with these 10 learning activities using snow. It’s almost impossible for kids to focus on schoolwork when it’s snowing outside. If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids busy during those cold winter months, then you’ll want to check outRead More

Grinch Dust Recipe

December 1, 2021 by Jody 3 Comments

This Grinch Dust Recipe is sure to keep the lack of holiday spirit at bay! Even though his heart grew at the end of the story we don’t want to take any chances, do we? While simple to put together this Grinch Dust is a fun tradition to start with your child to keep Christmas magicRead More

Elf on the Shelf book-themed ideas to get kids reading over winter break.

25 Book Themed Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Printables

September 5, 2021 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Enjoy 25+ Days of Reading with your child with these Book Themed Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Elf on the Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition, but I don’t like the naughty pranks and to be honest, it can be a lot of work! I am more of  Book Advent Calendar type of mom; I loveRead More

activities to teach your child about Memorial Day

Activities to Teach your Child about Memorial Day

May 25, 2021 by Editor 4 Comments

Use these fun activities to teach your child about Memorial Day. When it comes to Memorial Day, many kids have no idea that it means anything more than an extra day out of school. As parents and guardians, it is our job to educate them about the importance of this wonderful holiday. Memorial Day isRead More

Summer Olympics Games and Activities for Kids- Kids will love imagining that they are olympic champions this summer with these fun games and crafts.

Summer Games and Activities for Kids

May 13, 2021 by Editor Leave a Comment

Are you eagerly waiting to watch the summer Olympics? These fun Summer Olympics games and activities for kids are a great way to celebrate the sporting events that are hosted at these magnificent games. The 2021 Summer Olympic Games are right around the corner and will be a huge National focus for the majority of theRead More

st patricks day golden slime

St. Patrick’s Day Golden Slime Recipe

February 18, 2021 by Jody Leave a Comment

This St. Patrick’s Day Golden Slime Recipe might just give you the luck o’ the Irish.   You don’t have to go looking for the end of the rainbow to find a pot of gold you can make it yourself with this St. Patrick’s Day Golden Slime Recipe. Golden liquid shimmers and creates a fun andRead More

A child looking at a fall leaf - one of the education fall activities suggested.

Fall Educational Activities for Kids

September 8, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Fall Educational Activities for Kids are fun for the whole family. The fall season provides parents and children with a ton of educational opportunities. I grew up immersed in the outdoors and learning as much as I could about why things are the way they are. My mom and dad both considered the fallRead More

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Water Gun Fun for Kids

May 30, 2020 by Editor 2 Comments

Bored kids stuck at home on a hot day is not a fun combination! Here are some ideas for summer water gun fun for kids. Growing up, a good water gun was all that was needed for hours of childhood fun. There are countless things you can do with a good water gun and onlyRead More

Nature Walk Ideas for Kids of Various Ages

Nature Walk Ideas for Kids of Various Ages

April 27, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

When you have several kids, it can be hard to find activities that are at all their different levels. Here are some fun nature walk ideas for kids of various ages. If you want to keep your kids active and healthy this summer, nature walks are a great way to do it. Kids of allRead More

Here is a list of 10 Old Fashioned Games for Modern Kids that will get your kids using their bodies and minds and keep them entertained for hours.

10 Old Fashioned Games for Modern Kids

March 21, 2020 by Editor 1 Comment

Here are 10 old-fashioned games that kids still love to play. We have included the rules, just in case you forgot. Growing up, games were a huge part of our lives as children. Where today’s kids are into video games, cell phones, and other technological advances, our days were spent playing games outside. These oldRead More

100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk

100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk

March 20, 2020 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Use this list of 100 things to look for on a nature walk with kids to make your family walks more fun Here are 100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk to keep you and your kids busy no matter where you head out to explore. From the classic signs that an animalRead More

50 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Indoors- If the weather is keeping your kids indoors, these activities that will keep them happy and occupied around the house.

50 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Indoors

March 18, 2020 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Stuck inside because of bad weather or illness? Here are 50 ways to keep kids busy indoors. Summer tends to be hot, spring tends to be rainy, and winter tends to be icy. Whatever the reason for keeping your kids indoors, you might find that it can be a challenge. If you find yourself needingRead More

Pool Noodle Bumble Bee Craft

Pool Noodle Bumblebee Craft

March 10, 2020 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

This Pool Noodle Bumblebee Craft for kids requires just a pool noodle and a few common craft supplies to make. This is a fun and frugal bumblebee activity. Here are some of our fun pool noodle crafts for kids that we have created in the past. Who would have guessed that there are so manyRead More

Homemade Vapor Rub- This DIY vapor rub is all natural and petroleum free. Use it on adults and kids alike when the sniffles set in this cold and flu season.

Homemade Vapor Rub

December 9, 2019 by Emily Leave a Comment

Use this recipe for homemade vapor rub and whip up a batch next time you have a cold. With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to stock up on our favorite remedies. One of mine is this Homemade Vapor Rub that can be used with the adults and kids alike when the snifflesRead More

These Pool Noodle Pumpkins are an easy and frugal fall craft for kids. Pool Noodle Pumpkins can also be used for learning activities and imaginative play.

DIY Pool Noodle Pumpkins and Activities for Kids

September 24, 2019 by Jody 2 Comments

These DIY Pool Noodle Pumpkins are a fun fall craft to make with kids. There are also many ways for your little ones to use them for educational activities and games this fall. Pool noodles are being discounted as summer comes to a close and now is a great time to grab up a halfRead More

Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game Bag- Kids will have fun passing time with this homemade travel game bag. It is a cute and simple way to take tic-tac-toe on the go!

DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game Bag

July 3, 2019 by Jody 13 Comments

This DIY Tic-Tac-Toe travel game bag is easy to make! The outside of the bag forms the game board and the bag holds the game pieces. I love to create fun and sweet little activities for the kids, or for them to give as homemade gifts to their friends. This DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game Bag is simple enoughRead More

7 Ways for Kids to Explore Nature This Summer- Whether you homeschool or just want to explore the outdoors, here are 7 summer nature activities for kids.

7 Ways for Kids to Explore Nature This Summer with Kids

June 21, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

Here are 7 Ways for Kids to Explore Nature This Summer that we particularly like that allow us to dive into nature studies. There are many educational and enjoyable ways to explore nature year round. Whether you homeschool with the traditional calendar, year-round, or you don’t homeschool at all and are just looking for ways to makeRead More

5 Fun Activities for Kids Using Drinking Straws

5 Fun Activities Using Drinking Straws

June 6, 2019 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

These 5 fun activities for kids using drinking straws are sure to keep them entertained this summer! Who knew a $1 package of straws could be so much fun? This summer, keep kids occupied when you present them with these 5 fun activities using drinking straws. These games are easy to play and can provideRead 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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