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50 Fun Spring Activities for Kids

April 15, 2019 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Now that the weather is improving the kids are anxious to get out and play! Here are 50 spring activities for kids to keep them busy outside on nice days and entertained inside on rainy days.   Spring is in the air, and you are more than likely itching to get out and enjoy itRead More

Easter Egg Surprise Slime

March 7, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Easter Egg Surprise Slime is a great way to turn slime into an Easter-themed activity that will keep them busy for hours. I am always looking for fresh ways to make slime new and exciting ( although truth be told my kids just love slime!).  Egg Surprise Slime starts with my favorite basic slime recipeRead More

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids- This egg experiment is a great letter "E" activity for preschoolers and fun science activity for older kids!

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids

March 1, 2019 by Ann 20 Comments

Here is a fun and educational disappearing egg activity for kids! This egg experiment is a great letter “E” activity for preschoolers and a fun science activity for older kids! If you are using this Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids with older elementary kids, below is some background. How to Make an Eggshell Disappear The eggshell dissolves becauseRead More

Homemade Lavender Baby Wash- This DIY baby wash contains natural ingredients and has a mild lavender scent. It's also quite easy and inexpensive to make.

Homemade Lavender Baby Wash

February 27, 2019 by Jody 2 Comments

You get a wonderful scent and gentle cleansing with this Homemade Lavender Baby Wash and none of the scary unpronounceable ingredients. If reading the back of the bottle from your store-bought baby wash makes you want to skip the baths altogether, have no fear. It is easy, inexpensive, and even fun to make your own.Read More

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DIY Mardi Gras Fluffy Slime

January 22, 2019 by Jody 2 Comments

Make up a batch of this colorful and festive Mardi Gras Fluffy Slime Recipe for the kids to enjoy. If you need something to keep the kids busy and entertained at your Mardi Gras celebration this Mardi Gras Fluffy Slime Recipe fits the bill perfectly! It gives them the wonderful sensation of stretchy slime with aRead More

Valentine’s Day Glitter Slime Recipe

January 8, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Valentine’s Day Glitter Slime Recipe is perfect to share with your little sweetheart! If your house is anything like mine you have a glitter making session at least once a week. We figured out how to make glitter slime for Valentine’s Day and it was a hit, we love sparkle and slime so putting them togetherRead More

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How to Make Edible Nutella Slime

December 19, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you want to learn how to make edible slime, Nutella Slime to be exact, just keep on reading because this is easy peasy and only 2 safe ingredients needed! I don’t know about you but in my house, there are cries for a fresh batch of one type of slime or another daily. MyRead More

30 Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make

December 11, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

I love making and receiving homemade Christmas gifts, don’t you? When they are crafted by sweet little hands they are even better, I have gathered up 30 Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make to help you and your little one make homemade gifts. Rather than spending a lot of money and long hours at the storeRead More

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DIY Minecraft Soap

December 10, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

DIY Minecraft Soap is almost as much fun to make as it is to use, it looks cool to the block loving set and smells great while getting kids clean. I don’t know about your house but in mine, I have a Minecraft addict, if you are reading this chances are you probably have one too.Read More

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Soothing Surprise Bath Bombs For Kids

December 5, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

These Soothing Surprise Bath Bombs For Kids are perfect for bedtime and end in fun little surprise that your kids will love. Most kids love taking a bath and I think it’s pretty safe to say that all of them love a good surprise, especially in the form of a toy. These Soothing Surprise KidsRead More

DIY Duct Tape Makeup Bag

December 4, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

Let you kid use this Duct Tape Makeup Bag Tutorial to make some homemade gifts for friends. If you’re looking for an inexpensive but adorable homemade Christmas gift idea kids can make give this simple tutorial for a DIY Duct Tape Makeup Bag a try. Just grab some zippered bags and pretty duct tape for yourRead More

The Best Kids Christmas Books to Read with them during the Advent season.

The Best Christmas Books for Kids

November 28, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I’ve collected a list with the help of friends and family of the best Christmas books for kids. Reading Christmas books during advent is one of our family’s favorite traditions. After the Epiphany on January 6th, I pack up the Christmas books and put them away until the day after Thanksgiving. The kids are doublyRead More

DIY Felt Keychain Earbud Case Tutorial

DIY Felt Keychain Earbud Case

November 27, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

I think that kid made crafts are the best and they are even better when they are useful. This simple Diy Felt Keychain Earbud Case is a great gift for younger kids to make for older siblings or anyone else who uses earbuds often.  The Keychain Earbud Case keeps earbuds safe and handy.  It can beRead More

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15 Christmas Crafts for Kids

November 26, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Christmas crafts for kids include Christmas ornaments and decorations that are easy to make at home. It won’t be long before the kids will be out of school for Christmas break and we will be looking for things to keep them busy. I find that I can keep my son busy for hours creatingRead More

DIY Advent Calendar Ideas

November 23, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Advent calendars and activities are always a great addition to the holiday season. DIY  Advent Calendar Ideas A way to help tide children over for the made event or teach children the meaning of Christmas. The perfect opportunity to enjoy small indulgences. This year for Advent find a new something fun to try and bring somethingRead More

Homemade Lip Gloss for Kids

November 20, 2018 by Jody 3 Comments

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

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

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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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