I can't believe it's August and that my son leaves for college in just a few weeks! In the meantime, I'm trying to enjoy every moment I get of my full house. It helps that the boys both love Stella, who has been the perfect addition to our family and lures them away from their video games. She's even improved my social life, because I've been walking with friends almost every morning. 😊 I hope you have a great fortnight! (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!)
This is my favorite pose of Stella's - when she puts her nose down between her paws! 😆
Target shoppers* can get a Zojirushi Fuzzy Logic 5.5 Cup Rice Cooker for just $88.19 (40% off) - or get it for as low as $67.02 if you're a verified student (20% off with Target Circle* offer) and Target Circle Card* holder (an extra 5% off). My family has had Zojirushi rice cookers my entire life, and I use mine all the time (which is very similar to the one currently on sale).
With all of the wildfires here in California, it's a good idea to know how to protect yourself from the smoke. FWIW, we have a couple of these Coway Air Purifiers,* which we got after a wildfire some years back. And these are my favorite masks* (I still wear them on airplanes when going to visit my parents), and these are the masks my kids prefer* (I make them wear them too 😂).
The College Financial Lady explains all the things you can use a 529 account to pay for.
If you're a Chipotle Rewards member, you should check your account - you might have an offer for a FREE item every day through August 11.
Believe it or not, a lot of schools are starting soon (my cousins went back today!), but there's still a month left for teens to take advantage of Planet Fitness's FREE Summer Pass for 14-19 year olds.
TWO WEEK MENU PLAN - Aug 4 - 17, 2025
Monday 8/4 - Miso Soba Salad (delayed a day after I found 50% off chicken thighs at Whole Foods on Sunday morning 😂)
Tuesday 8/5 - Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon
Wednesday 8/6 - Copycat Raising Cane's
Thursday 8/7 - Gochujang Potato Stew (didn't get to this last week)
Friday 8/8 - Spinach Artichoke Dip
Saturday 8/9 - Breakfast for Dinner: French toast, Sausage, Eggs, Fruit
Sunday 8/10 - Duchess Potato Chicken Mushroom Pie
Monday 8/11 - Sliders
Tuesday 8/12 - Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Wednesday 8/13 - Tempura
Thursday 8/14 - Calamari
Friday 8/15 - Meatball Heroes
Saturday 8/16 - Mac & Cheese
Sunday 8/17 - Dinner out
(For locals: To access NYT recipes through the library, go here.)
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