I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! I think we've finally polished off almost all of the leftovers. There's some cranberry sauce left, and I've been mixing it into yogurt for a delicious and relatively healthy concoction. I haven't put up my Christmas tree yet, but I'm excited that it's December! Here are some tidbits I thought might be useful (I've marked affiliate/referral links with a *, which means I may make a little bit of money if you make a purchase or sign up using that link - thank you!):
All Things Target reports that next weekend (12/7-12/8) Target Circle* members get 10% off on up to $500 in Target gift cards.* I do this deal every year because it's double the savings of the 5% off I get on almost all purchases with my Target Circle credit card.* You can do this deal in-store, but I usually buy a gift card online* and send it to myself. Then I add it to my Target account and use the Target app to pay.
The latest FAFSA update: Since FAFSA opened up last month, I went ahead and submitted it with both of my kids. The question about direct unsubsidized loans is still deceptive - almost all folks should answer "NO" so the student is considered for full federal aid eligibility. That question aside, as long as your tax info can be imported from the IRS and your finance and family circumstances are relatively straightforward, the form is quite easy to fill out and submit. It look less than an hour for all three of us to get it done.
For locals: a journalist put together a map of local independent bookstores.
Also book-related: The Los Angeles County Library accepts book donations for prisoners. (Click through to read the guidelines; for instance, paperbacks only.)
In case anyone else was curious: a journalist learned how much Instacart shoppers make.
Menu Plan - December 2, 2024
Monday: Mac & Cheese (I don't follow a recipe, just a basic method - make a roux, add milk, thicken, add cheese, add cooked pasta, and bake. I'm going to make 2 pans so I can freeze one for later.)
Tuesday: Roasted Salmon (or maybe a different kind of fish - I'll see what they have at the farmers market; I decided we'll take a break from chirashizushi this week 😂)
Wednesday: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Thursday: Meatball Heroes (I have raw meatballs in the freezer, so I'll bake them up - this is one of my son's favorites)
Friday: Cannellini Aglio e Olio with a baguette, definitely
Saturday & Sunday: Plans for dinner out
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