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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

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

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

Pool noodle crafts for kids, including pool noodle tic-tac-toe and pool noodle nunchucks

4 Fun Pool Noodle Crafts for Kids

August 7, 2018 by Katie Femia 6 Comments

Looking for frugal crafting activities for kids? Try pool noodles! Here are 4 fun pool noodle crafts for kids to make and play with. Let’s have some fun with pool noodles! Pool noodles are so colorful, inexpensive, and easy to come by which makes them the perfect crafting material. Pool noodles are of course greatRead More

Water and ice activities for kids

10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Keep Cool

July 23, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Here are 10 fun water and ice activities for kids to enjoy on a hot summer day: We’re more than halfway through our summer break and just now starting to feel the heat. As the kids begin to anticipate school, I’m trying to get them outside while they still can. But, it’s just too hotRead More

This Making Slush Science Activity is a fun and easy way to teach kids about the changing states of matter. They will also enjoy their own homemade slush!

Homemade Slushy Science Experiment

July 10, 2018 by Ann 3 Comments

This homemade slushy science experiment is a fun and easy way to teach kids about the changing states of matter. They will also enjoy their own homemade slush in the process! Science can be a lot of fun for kids when you apply it to things they enjoy. This homemade slushy science experiment is a great wayRead More

Nighttime Games for Kids - Fun Games for Kids to play outside after dark

Flashlight Tag and Other Fun Night Games for Kids

July 3, 2018 by Editor 2 Comments

One of the best parts of summer is playing outside in the dark. Here are four fun night games for kids, including flashlight tag and ghosts in the graveyard. Growing up, one of the greatest things about summer is the longer daylight. This allowed for more time to play, and there was a decent chanceRead More

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Summer Bucket List Ideas

June 12, 2018 by Kristi Leave a Comment

Do you want to make a summer bucket list with your kids this year? Here are some summer bucket list ideas to inspire you! You’ve probably heard the term “bucket list” and if you haven’t it’s simply a list of everything you want to do before you die. I don’t know about you but IRead More

Backyard Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids

June 5, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

These backyard obstacle course ideas for kids will provide lots of active summer fun! Are you looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer? Do you need a lot of fun for very little cash? Why not turn your back yard into an obstacle course for kids? They’ll have so much funRead More

5 Fun Glow Stick Activities for Kids on Summer Nights

5 Fun Glow Stick Activities for Kids

May 30, 2018 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Kids will love these 5 fun glow stick ideas, including glow stick balloons, a spooky glow stick swamp, and other glow in the dark activities. These are perfect for summer nights with the family and would make great glow in the dark party ideas too. For just one dollar, you can grab a package ofRead More

2018 Kids' Summer Movie Programs and Dollar Movie Schedules

2018 Kids Summer Movie Programs

May 4, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here is a list of the 2018 Kids Summer Movie Programs and dollar movie schedules of national and regional movie theaters. You will find the $1 summer movies 2018 lists. On those hot summer days when you and your kids need a break from the heat, you can enjoy a kid-friendly movie in a nice air-conditionedRead More

Spring crafts for kids, including flower, butterfly, and gardening crafts

15 Spring Crafts for Kids

March 27, 2018 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These 15 Spring crafts for kids are a great way to celebrate the beginning of spring. Right now it looks wet, slushy, and dreary outside, but I am hoping soon the weather turns into one of my favorite seasons: Spring! I saw a quote today that really made me get excited for the season. ItRead More

Backyard Birdwatching Unit Study

March 20, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

This simple backyard birdwatching unit study is easy to put together and fun for preschool through early elementary age children. Backyard Birdwatching Unit Study As a homeschooling family, we enjoy doing nature studies.  Both my children, especially my 5-year-old son, love anything to do with the outdoors. As the weather turns warmer we have noticedRead More

10 Family-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Activities- Here are 10 fun and kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day activities you can enjoy with your family this year!

10 Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Activities

March 8, 2018 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you might have thoughts of green beer and wild parties. But the truth is, there are many ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day as a family. If you aren’t sure about where to begin, take a look below at these 10 Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Activities. You will findRead More

15 Easter Crafts For Kids - Easter arts and craft projects to do with your children or to use for Sunday School Class or school Easter parties.

15 Easter Crafts For Kids

March 6, 2018 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These Easter crafts for kids are great to do with your children or to use for Sunday school classes or school Easter parties. Easter is on its way and that makes me pretty excited. I love the start of the Spring with the renewal of life, both spiritually and seasonally. I have so many greatRead More

Learning Games Using Plastic Easter Eggs

8 Learning Games Using Plastic Easter Eggs

March 2, 2018 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

You probably have tons of plastic eggs in your home right now, so try putting them to use in one or more of these learning games using plastic Easter eggs Did you know that plastic Easter eggs can be used to teach some new lessons or strengthen some old skills? They sure can! Plastic eggsRead More

30+ Dr. Seuss Crafts, Activities, and Printables - These are fun ways for kids to celebrate National Read Across America Day or Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd.

30+ Dr. Seuss Crafts, Activities, and Printables

February 27, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Whether you are looking for activities for Dr. Suess Day or resources to go with a particular book, you will find lots of Dr. Seuss crafts, activities, and printables below. National Read Across America Day falls on Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2nd and is quite often called Dr. Seuss Day. There are sure toRead More

Need a fun St. Patrick's Day activity? These St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids include everything from leprechaun traps to charm bracelets.

15 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts For Kids

February 15, 2018 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your kids. Being that I have a ‘wee bit of Irish’ in me, I have to say, St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. I remember as a child, picking out my outfit withRead 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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