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Hanging Hummingbird Sun Catcher- Create this colorful hummingbird sun catcher with your kids. It's a fun and frugal project to study birds or the letter H.

Hanging Hummingbird Suncatcher

September 6, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Letter G Project: Growing Grass with Kids- Kids will learn about the letter G and enjoy watching their own grass grow from seeds with this exciting project!

Letter G Project: Growing Grass with Kids

August 30, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

25 Ways to Avoid Summer Boredom- Don't let boredom set in this summer. This list of fun activities will keep your kids entertained and busy inside or out.

25 Ways to Avoid Summer Boredom

May 4, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

25 Summer Activities for Kids- Here are 25 activities for kids that will help them build character, strength, and simply have fun all summer long!

25 Summer Activities for Kids

May 2, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Arctic Adventure Travel Play Set- This Arctic-themed play set is an fun and inexpensive idea for a homemade gift. Each accessory fits conveniently inside!

Arctic Adventure Travel Play Set

December 7, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

17 Fun Washi Tape Crafts including easy washi tape crafts, washi tape decor crafts and the answer to the question, "What is Washi Tape"?

17+ Fun Washi Tape Crafts

June 2, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

10 Frugal Uses for Popsicle Sticks

April 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Little Bugs DIY Growth Chart is an adorable way to keep track of your children's height. This simple DIY uses a wood board, stencils, and toy bugs.

Little Bugs DIY Growth Chart

February 7, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

DIY wood pallet puppet theater tutorial

DIY Wood Pallet Puppet Theater Tutorial

December 7, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

diy farm travel box

DIY Farm Travel Box Tutorial

November 11, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

DIY No Sew Pirate Play Mat

No Sew Pirate Play Mat

November 4, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

little red riding hood peg dolls

DIY Little Red Riding Hood Peg Dolls

October 28, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

DIY construction site travel box

DIY Construction Site Travel Box

October 21, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

5 Fun Activities Using Toothpicks for Kids

5 Fun Activities Using Toothpicks

July 7, 2014 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

May 24, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

First Day of Summer Celebration Ideas for Kids - Celebrate the first day of summer vacation with these fun ideas for setting a fun and festive mood!

First Day of Summer Celebration Ideas

May 24, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

DIY Boredom Jar

May 8, 2014 by Jody 1 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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