30th Birthday Wish List....

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My 30th birthday is next week! Eek! That means in less than seven days I will embark on the third decade of my life! 

I decided to put together a fun little bogus, out of this world, dream land, pie in the sky, birthday wish list! I made one for Christmas and it was so fun I couldn't help myself! The list consists of things I would never (and some that I could never) buy myself, and a few that a might just have to splurge on! You only turn thirty once, right?

So here are my top thirty over the top birthday gifts....

This sexy little sheath dress 

This cross-body bag is perfect for everyday adventures

Still wishing for a French Bulldog like Bosun or Chloe

A trip to NYC...

and England....

and Paris!

This kitchy letter opener

Cupcakes from Crushcakes Cafe

This funky cupcake bag is the cutest thing I've ever seen

This satchel would be perfect for work

Something knit out of this yarn

Highlights and a haircut at Darin Jon

This fitness tracker

A new yoga mat

A raised planter 

This DSLR camera

with this lens

A brand spankin' new 2017 Toyota 4Runner 

This watch

These killer heels

This adorable dress 

A spa day at Float in Santa Barbara

A lime tree

A place to wear this ball gown

This top

This super cute one piece bathing suit

Diamond and Pearl earrings

Backstreet Boys Concert in Las Vegas 

This sweater makes me want to pack a picnic 

A 50 Day Grand World Voyage Cruise 

I can't wait to celebrate my 30th!

XOXO

Meg

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My favorite Lasagna

Every summer I would take a trip with my grandparents to go see my Uncle and Aunt in San Diego. I loved going with them and getting to spend a week with my cousins. The downside to our trip was the lasagna (gosh I hope they don't read this!). We just had it a lot!!! Like 3 times out of the week.

So when I met my hubby and he told me one of his favorite foods was lasagna, I inwardly rolled my eyes and groaned. After we got married he shared all of his family recipes, which let me tell you is a God send, considering my mom doesn't use recipes. I will literally ask her to send me how she makes something and the email will always start out with "you know I don't use a recipe" and then have no amounts to ingredients (thanks mom...not!!!).

Anyways, I found this recipe on my my hubbys recipe list and have fell in love ever since I first tasted it. One of things I love about it....all the ingredients are pantry staples!!! Seriously! No Ricotta Cheese (which I don't even like)! Alright, let's get down to business...

Ingredients:

                

                1lb  ground beef (I use turkey)

                1 Onion, chopped

                 1 Tablespoon minced garlic

1 15oz. Can Tomato Paste 

               1 300 ml Can Tomato Juice

               1 Can Water

               1tbsp Dried Parsley

               1tbsp Brown Sugar

               1tsp Salt

               1½tsp Oregano

               ¼tsp Thyme

               ¼tsp Baking Soda

               1 Bay Leaf

               1tsp Basil

               1 cup Spinach (fresh or *frozen)

               1 cup heavy cream

               11 partial cooked lasagna noodles

               3 cups shredded cheese (I used, colby and some chedder)

Brown meat with onion and minced garlic.

Add all the above ingredients to meat (except spinach and cream).

Simmer for 30 minutes on lowest heat with the pot/pan covered

Remove bay leaf

Add 1 cup cream

And desired amount of shredded fresh spinach (about 1-2 cups) *if using frozen spinach, add before simmering. 

Cover bottom of 9x13 pan with small amount of sauce

Put on layer of noodles 

Cover with some sauce and shredded cheese

Repeat having 3 layers of noodles and finishing with sauce

Bake at 350, covered for 30 mins

Uncover, add layer of cheese as the top

Bake 15 more mins

We had this for hubbys birthday dinner this past week. He loved it!

Our little toddler also loves this meal! 

Hope you enjoy this delicious meal that is super simple to whip up! 

-Kir