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easy diy gift ideas for girls with directions

10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Girls

November 30, 2024 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

8 tips for making your Christmas tree last longer

8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

November 29, 2024 by Christine T 1 Comment

frugal tips for saving money at coffee shops

10 Ways to Save Money at Coffee Shops

October 15, 2024 by Christine T 1 Comment

chai spiced roasted sweet potatoes recipe in bowl

Chai Spiced Sweet Potatoes

October 6, 2024 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

Homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe in a spice bottle

How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

September 6, 2024 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Use leftover corned beef and extra cabbage to make this corned beef and cabbage casserole recipe

Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole with a Hash Brown Crust

March 8, 2024 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

How to Cook Corned Beef in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

March 7, 2024 by Alea Milham 22 Comments

easy ranch dressing recipe

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

January 15, 2024 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

BLT Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

January 10, 2024 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

50 Ways to Reduce Technology Use in the New Year

50 Ways to Reduce Screen Time This Year

December 28, 2023 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

12 Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget

December 25, 2023 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

December 8, 2023 by Jody 7 Comments

retro christmas ideas for the holidays

Frugal Vintage Christmas Celebration Ideas

December 3, 2023 by Christine T 3 Comments

DIY Flower Pot Nativity Set- This is such a sweet and simple way to make your own Nativity set. It is also a Christmas craft your children are sure to love.

DIY Flower Pot Nativity Set

November 29, 2023 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

DIY Snowman in a Jar Kit- This simple craft makes a great homemade gift for kids. It includes everything they need to build their own jolly snowman outside!

DIY Snowman Kit in a Jar

November 27, 2023 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Bulk food sections are a great way to save money on a tight budget

5 Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

June 1, 2023 by Christine T 1 Comment

How to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money on Groceries

April 13, 2023 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

eco-friendly ways to celebrate earth day on april 22

Do the Earth a Favor: Don’t Celebrate It!

April 12, 2023 by Alea Milham 24 Comments

How to Start Your First Garden

April 2, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

2 ways to start composting easily

3 Ways to Start Composting

March 20, 2023 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

20 Valentine's Day Date Ideas for $20 or Less

20 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for $20 or Less

January 30, 2023 by Editor 3 Comments

Save money this year by cutting out a few monthly bills. Here are 12 household expenses you should cut in 2023 to make a big difference.

12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2023

January 10, 2023 by Ann 3 Comments

10 Tips for Sticking with Your New Year's Resolution- Follow through with your New Year's resolutions using these tips to help you succeed with your goals.

10 Tips for Sticking with Your New Year’s Resolution

December 29, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

How to attract wild birds to your yard.

Tips for Attracting Winter Birds

November 30, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

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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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