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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Staycation Ideas for Reno and Northern Nevada

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If you aren’t able to get away for a vacation this year, then take advantage of all of our local attractions and enjoy a staycation! A staycation can be just as much fun, and a lot less work than a vacation. Those of us who live in Northern Nevada truly are blessed with an abundanceRead More

How to Find Free eBooks for Kindle on Amazon

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Would you like to find free books for your Kindle any time you want? I have created a list of links that will take you to specific genres to make it easier to find free books in the categories you are most interested in. Here is the main page of Free eBooks for Kindle. FromRead More

How to Find Free Books on Nook

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Each day I share a list of free books on Kindle. Each book on the list has been personally selected by my friend Jessica. At this time, I can’t offer a daily list of free Nook Books, but I can help you find them on your own. Here is the main page of FREE Books on Nook. FromRead More

Game Apps from Amazon for Kids and Adults

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Free Apps Unriddle Riddle BINGO Blitz Virtual Families 2: Our Dream House Camera360 for kindle fire Wilton Cake Ideas & More Cheap Apps Olive Office Premium Pasta Recipes! Moonlight Night: Rest, Relax, Unwind Grocery Shopping List Free Apps for Kids Kids Learn to Read FREE Laugh & LearnTM Where’s Puppy’s Nose? for Baby Care Bears:Read More

Top Restaurant Coupons 10/11

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If you are planning on going out this weekend, check to see if there is a coupon below to help you save money while you are dining out! Top Restaurant Coupons for Northern Nevada: Bakers Square – $5 Off 2 Entrees and 2 Drinks (exp: 10/18/2013) Boston Market – Free Individual Dessert or Side WYBRead More

Free Music Downloads from Amazon 9/18

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Here is a list of free MP3s from Amazon. All of these songs/albums were free at the time this was published, but Amazon changes their prices without notice, so make sure they are still free before you download any of the MP3s. Free MP3s Pieces She Wants To Know Workin’ Woman Blues Healing Harmony GimmeRead More

Game Apps from Amazon for Kids and Adults

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Free Apps Glow Hockey Can You Escape BINGO Blitz – FREE Bingo Tetris® (Kindle Tablet Edition) NFL Pro 2013 Cheap Apps Mahjong (Kindle Tablet Edition) Notepad Pro Photo Editor+ Solitaire+ 500 Flavorful Slow Cooker Recipes Free Apps for Kids Caillou House of Puzzles – Fun Educational Jigsaw Puzzle Game for Kids in Preschool and KindergartenRead More

Free Music Downloads from Amazon 9/8

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Here is a list of free MP3s from Amazon. All of these songs/albums were free at the time this was published, but Amazon changes their prices without notice, so make sure they are still free before you download any of the MP3s. Free MP3s She Wants To Know Talkin’ To You Eye To Eye ReverieRead More

Whole Foods Market Coupon Matchups

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The prices listed are for Southern California Whole Foods Market, so check the prices in your local store and verify the deals before making a purchase. [sdc_grocery cr_id=’136420′ name=’Whole Foods Market – Southern Pacific Region’]

Frugal Fun in Reno/Tahoe

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Story Time at Sundance Books and Music Friday, September 6, 10:00 AM Sundance Books and Music 121 California Avenue Set the foundation for a life-long love of learning and reading at Sundance Books and Music. Local illustrator and visual arts teacher Paula Robison shares stories, rhymes, songs, and art projects with your little ones onRead More

Free Music Downloads from Amazon 9/4

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Here is a list of free MP3s from Amazon. All of these songs/albums were free at the time this was published, but Amazon changes their prices without notice, so make sure they are still free before you download any of the MP3s. Free MP3s Praise His Name Mississippi Hypnotized Remind Me, the Single I’m BlueRead More

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.