Weekly Roundup: Happy St. Patrick's Day! + State Financial Aid and Things Making Me Happy

We've entered the time of year when the temperature and weather change a lot. In the last couple of weeks, it's been around 80 and also in the 40's, and it's been sunny and it's poured. The ambiguity feels like a reflection of my life, what with the whirlwind travel to check out colleges right now and the various decisions to be made in the coming months. I hope you're feeling a bit more stable than I am, but if you're not, know that you're not alone. (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!)

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you need some celebration ideas, check out my St. Patrick's Day Pinterest board, where you'll find recipes and crafts.

My husband got me a new bluetooth mouse* and I love it! It feels good, and the purple, green and yellow colors make me happy 😊 (My last mouse was boring black 😂)

If you're a California resident and are or have a student in college, be sure to check the California Student Aid Commission to see if you're eligible for any state financial aid.

I use parchment paper all the time, but even I learned something new about parchment vs foil vs wax paper.

If you've been wanting to make money from a hobby, Sidehusl has some suggestions on how to do so.

MENU PLAN - March 17, 2025

My son in college will be coming home sometime this week, so I'm planning a menu but will be very flexible to accommodate whatever he wants. 😊

Monday - Corned Beef (from ButcherBox*), Cabbage, Nigella's Chocolate Guinness Cake

Tuesday - Roasted Chicken with Fish Sauce Butter

Wednesday - Takeout from our favorite Japanese restaurant

Thursday - Chicken Piccata Orzo

Friday -  Enfrijoladas

Saturday - Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura

Sunday - Steak, Mushrooms, Yorkshire Pudding (I always use the recipe in The Joy of Cooking*)

(For locals: To access NYT recipes through the library, go here.)

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