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Homemade Lip Gloss for Kids

November 20, 2018 by Jody 1 Comment

Most little girls love makeup and they also love to create alongside mom. I know that was true in our house. While I don’t want my little girl perfecting her smokey eye at 7 I don’t mind letting her make and use this Simple Tinted Lip Gloss for Kids. She loves it so much thatRead More

DIY Turkey Crayon Cups and Printable Thanksgiving Placemats

November 16, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

Coloring is a great way to keep little hands busy and happy while they wait for their turkey. These Adorable Turkey Crayon Cups and free printable color and activity placemats will not only provide some entertainment for the kids but will dress up your table at the same time! Print out the Thanksgiving Placemats here. ThenRead More

10 Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas

10 Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas

November 16, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These homemade advent calendar ideas would make fun ways for kids to countdown to Christmas. Children always get so excited about Christmas. It is hard for young children to understand how much longer they must wait until Christmas Day. Advent calendars help kids keep track of how many days they have left to wait, but theyRead More

Kid-Decorated DIY Dish Towels - an easy homemade gift idea

Kid-Decorated DIY Dish Towels

November 15, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

Use this tutorial on how to make a homemade dish towel with kids art to help kids make homemade gifts for loved ones. Everyone has a drawer full of dish towels in their kitchen, right? Some are for scrubbing, some for polishing, and some are just for pretty. Mom, grandma,  teachers, friends, or aunts wouldRead More

DIY ninjabread men ornament using cinnamon applesauce Christmas ornament recipe and ninja cookie cutters.

DIY Cinnamon Applesauce Ninjabread Men Ornaments

November 13, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

Use this tutorial to make Cinnamon Applesauce Ninjabread Men Ornaments with your kids. Do you remember the classic cinnamon applesauce ornaments from your own childhood?  They look like a delicious cookie and smell amazing but harden up to stand the test of time. Sometimes instead of reinventing the wheels, it’s enough to just give anRead More

Unicorn Ornament

November 6, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

Every little girl dreams of sparkling unicorns with gorgeous rainbow manes right? Unicorns are popping up everywhere and Christmas is no different. Your little one can create a magical Unicorn Ornament that will bring some homemade sparkling beauty to your tree and to their eyes!  You can create a herd and put them on theRead More

15 fun Turkey Crafts for Kids

15 Turkey Crafts for Kids

October 30, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Looking for an easy Thanksgiving craft project to keep the kids busy as they look forward to the long holiday weekend? Choose from one of these 15 Turkey Crafts for kids. Every year, when fall would hit, we would do some of my favorite crafts as a kid.  I always looked forward to new ideasRead More

DIY maple leaf tree globe craft for kids

How to Make a Maple Tree Leaf Globe

October 23, 2018 by Katie Femia 9 Comments

This easy tutorial on how to make a maple tree leaf globe is a great fall craft for kids. Snow globes aren’t just for winter! This fall, make your own maple tree leaf globe just like the one you see here. Kids will love watching the leaves spin and swirl inside, and you will loveRead More

12 ways to raise grateful children. Use these tips to teach your kids to have an attitude of gratitude for everyone and everything they have.

12 Ways to Raise Grateful Kids

October 18, 2018 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is fitting that we focus on ways to raise grateful kids. Teaching your kids to be grateful can be a very challenging task. Since our lives are centered on our kids,  it is very easy for them to become selfish. With the Holiday season upon us, use these 12 tipsRead More

Pumpkin crafts for kids

15 Pumpkin Crafts for Kids

October 16, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These pumpkin crafts for kids make fun projects for fall afternoons! I love fall, but sometimes the weather is rather unpredictable. When we can’t enjoy the gorgeous colors outside, my youngest son and I stay busy doing art and craft projects inside. My son loves pumpkins! The first sugar pumpkin from our garden is his. And heRead More

Tips for Going on a Nature Walk With Kids - Where and What to look for on a nature walk with kids and what items to bring on a nature walk with kids .

Tips for Going on a Nature Walk With Kids

October 2, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

These tips for going on a nature walk with kids will help you turn a fun adventure into a learning experience. Anytime the weather is nice, and sometimes even when it isn’t, we head outdoors to gather leaves, turn over rocks, and hunt for bugs. The best part is that the kids don’t even realizeRead More

Fall leaf crafts for kids

15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

September 24, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These fall leaf crafts for kids use fall leaves to make everything from placemats to wreath to puppets. The leaves are finally beginning to change in our area! And the weather just cooled off yesterday. It is finally beginning to feel like fall. Fall is my favorite season. The cool, crisp air is refreshing afterRead More

Fall Apple Activities for Kids

15 Fall Apple Activities for Kids

September 21, 2018 by Christine T Leave a Comment

You can do many kid-friendly crafts and fun activities with apples or inspired by the fall apple harvest. Enjoy the season and choose a couple of these fall apple activities to do with your kids. I know lots of people say it, but autumn really is one of my favorite times of the year. TheRead More

Ways to Teach Each Letter of the Alphabet

How to Teach a Child the Alphabet with Fun Activities

September 18, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Are you looking for fun ways to teach letter recognition, how to write letters, and the phonetic sounds of the letters of the alphabet to your child? There are many activities that you can use to introduce letters to kids that are so fun they won’t even realize that they are learning. How to Teach aRead More

Tips for Hiking with Kids

Tips for Hiking with Kids

August 30, 2018 by Kristi 1 Comment

Use these tips for hiking with kids to make your next family hike more enjoyable. Hiking can be a fun and very frugal family activity. A lot of people with young children tend to stay away from hiking for several different reasons. Some think their children won’t be able to handle a hike and othersRead More

Children going back to school

10 Tips for a Back to School Routine That Saves You Time

August 27, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These tips will help you establish a back to school routine that saves you time and reduces morning stress. Summer has gone by way too fast! It’s time to start thinking about going back to school! Now is the time to start planning for success. Plan out a back to school routine to save youRead More

How to make a nature journal

How to Make a Nature Journal

August 21, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

This easy tutorial on how to make a nature journal is perfect for a nature unit study or a gift for a nature-loving child. A nature journal is a great way to encourage your child to explore nature, practice writing, and drawing, as well as develop growing imaginations.  We make nature study journals to go along with variousRead More

8 Fun Back to School Traditions

8 Fun Back To School Traditions

August 21, 2018 by Jody 2 Comments

These back to school traditions are great ways to celebrate the start of a new school year. Summer has flown by in my household and school is too quickly approaching on the horizon.  That means it is time to start thinking of back to school – shopping for clothes and supplies, gathering lunch box ideas,Read More

Children camping in the backyard

Backyard Camping Ideas for Kids

August 14, 2018 by Editor 3 Comments

These backyard camping ideas are perfect for when your kids want to go camping but you don’t have time to get away. Backyard camping is also a great way to introduce kids to camping before a real camping trip. You and your family don’t have to leave your home to have a great night camping.Read More

10 Back to School Apps to Save Your Sanity

10 Back to School Apps to Save Your Sanity

August 9, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

There is so much to keep track of during the school year! These back to school apps will help you stay organized and help your children with their homework. With the new school year approaching, it’s time to get ready and get organized. Since we live in a tech world, why not use technology to yourRead 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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