1. After a full year of letting our credit card's cash-back accrue (5% on store-brand groceries, and 1.5% on everything else), I have transferred to our bank account a tidy $281.97. We only use this particular card for groceries and meals out, and we pay the full balance off each month.
2. I made a week's menu and grocery order.
3. I made a batch of homemade Rudy food.
4. I read.
5. Jared was off today, so he and Carey went out for brunch at IHOP. Carey had received a coupon for 20% off of a visit. They really like IHOP, and it is a rare treat that they get to go out for a meal together. Though I was invited, I wasn't in the mood for anything I could think of on IHOP's menu. Lunch out, even when it's 20% off, is still money out of pocket. I enjoyed the Toasted Cheddar Jalapeno Bagel topped with Mashed Avocado that I made at home so much more. And I can enjoy another one tomorrow. :)
On the menu this week:
Saturday: Out for Tex-Mex
Sunday: Sunday family supper at Kasey & Beau's
Monday: Dublin Coddle
Tuesday: New Year's dinner at Kasey & Beau's
Wednesday: takeout burgers
Thursday: Spanish Rice
Friday: leftover Spanish Rice, 1/2 bagel w/ avocado, grape tomatoes
**designates meatless meal
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$281.97 is a nice tidy sum to start off the year! I've been enjoying mashed avocado on Trader Joe's Multigrain Bread. It doesn't have any preservatives, so I have to keep it in the freezer and pop a slice in the toaster when I want one.
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