Roundup: Sandwich for a group, FREE gym pass, facial care and camps + Updates on federal student loan changes and rates

Hello! Apologies that my one-week break turned into a three-week break! When I came home from my trip, I got Covid and it knocked me for a loop for a while. But I'm finally feeling close to normal and able to do all my usual things ... including applying for jobs and looking for a dog to rescue. My nest will start emptying in less than two months, and I start to cry if I think about it too much. Rachel Macy Stafford's honesty about her trepidation about her own empty nest has been a huge comfort, and I definitely need to find something to distract me since another home reno is not an option. 😂😂 I hope you have a great week!

Here's a great sandwich to make for a group - I have subbed chiffonaded spinach for the lettuce and it's been delicious. 

Students aged 14-19 can get a FREE High School Summer Pass at Planet Fitness. 

Consulting firm McKinsey has a list of skills citizens will need in the future world of work.

Joe Messinger has an update on the proposed changes to federal student aid.

Slickdeals has details on how to get two FREE L'Oreal facial care at CVS.

Money Saving Mom has details on FREE Apple Store camps this summer.

The College Financial Lady reports on the new federal student loan interest rates. I particularly appreciate her explanation for why it almost always makes the most sense for students to borrow the direct loans available to them each year before any other loans.

WEEKLY MENU PLAN - June 23, 2025

After a few weeks of winging it, depending on how I was feeling, I'm excited to get back to planning out my menus. But I'm going to stick to mostly tried-and-true recipes to make things easy on myself as I get back into the swing of things.

Monday - Breakfast (Sausage, Eggs, Pancakes)

Tuesday - Chirashizushi with salmon

Wednesday - Chilaquiles Brunch Casserole

Thursday - Ramen* with Ajitsuke Tamago

Friday - Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Ragu

Saturday - Baked Sushi

Sunday - Charcuterie Board

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

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