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This cute Mason Jar Turkey Craft is an easy Thanksgiving activity for kids. When finished, the turkeys can be used to decorate or filled with goodies.

Mason Jar Turkey Craft

November 1, 2022 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

This cute Mason Jar Turkey Craft is an easy Thanksgiving activity for kids. When finished, the turkeys can be used to decorate for the holiday or filled with goodies. There are so many great things about mason jars. You can obviously use them for canning, but they are also excellent for organizing around your home.Read More

Help your kids reflect on what they are thankful for with this Gratitude Tree Activity. It's a great craft for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Gratitude Tree Activity

October 31, 2022 by Ann 2 Comments

It’s not always easy teaching our kids how to be grateful. This Gratitude Tree Activity is a simple way to help them focus on what they are thankful for this year. It’s a great craft for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Once complete, you can display the Gratitude Tree as a table centerpiece for all to enjoy. AnytimeRead 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 29, 2022 by Alea Milham 2 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

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Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft

June 16, 2022 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft is a cute craft that your kids can make with supplies you already have in the house. This Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft is an easy ocean-themed craft project for kids. The only supplies you need are brown paper lunch bags, cupcake liners, markers, craft paint, and a glue stick.  The only toolsRead More

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes - Here are 25 ideas to keep your kids occupied this summer - perfect for days when your kids can't think of anything to do.

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes

May 13, 2022 by Jody 1 Comment

Kids already complaining about being bored? These 25 ideas for summer boredom boxes with keep them entertained with things you already have on hand. It’s here, I thought I had more time but before I knew it summer was here. And it has brought with it the constant refrain of “Mom there’s nothing to do!”Read More

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DIY Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk

May 2, 2022 by Editor 1 Comment

Use this tutorial on how to make Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk to make red, white, and blue sidewalk chalk for your 4th of July celebration. I love inexpensive summertime crafts that keep the kids busy and my kids enjoy getting to make AND play with this one! A $5 box of plaster of Paris and someRead More

DIY water bomb made with sponges

How to Make Sponge Water Bombs

May 2, 2022 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are your children ready to haul out the sprinkler and have some cool summer fun? If so, why not craft these easy, no-sew sponge water bombs for them to use? You can make your own sponge water bombs in just seconds (yes, seconds!) and use less than $2 in supplies. When you are done, youRead More

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4 St. Patrick’s Day Games for Kids

March 1, 2022 by Editor 4 Comments

These fun St. Patrick’s Day games for kids work for family parties or for larger gatherings. Kids enjoy the characters and symbols surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold can jazz up even the most basic of games. Add in some green colors and you can make the ultimate Saint Patrick’sRead 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

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

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

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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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