For the love of lasagna

I love lasagna.  I really wanted to make it, but making a huge lasagna for one is not ideal, it's also a little intimidating, so I decided I wanted lasagna - in a ramekin.  Small sized portions, cooks quickly, and delicious.  I found the original recipe HERE.  I did make an adjustment however.  I used hot Italian sausage instead of ground beef to add flavor.  

I also made the smartest decision I think I've ever made when it comes to lunch ideas.

I baked my individual lasagna in a mason jar.

Smart right?  I am not sure why I didn't think of it before.  I am sure someone else has done it, but I did not dare google it, I wanted to think I was some sort of lasagna super hero.

Anyway, now I can officially throw a lid on my cooked lasagna and tote it to work super easy.

I also made brownies, that almost turned out disastrous.  I threw the little buggers in the oven, and less than 30 seconds later ripped them out of the oven, realizing I forgot an ingredient.  How that happens when you're making box brownies, I do not know, but we have survived.  I had to top them off with chocolate, because I am just having one of those days.

Happy baking!

xo

Bell

Support

My new job is... intense.  It's like college, but the girls in my class have all agreed that it's a bazillion times harder.  All I can say is I will be overjoyed and probably dancing around my entire house for a week once these 12 weeks are over. (Currently starting week 4 on Monday)

I have been stressed, striving for perfection, and studying my brains out.  Friday, I almost lost it.

Saturday I woke up feeling like my world was over.  Then, my family invited me to lunch, and all was right in the world.  Then, today I got a few sweet messages from family members, reminding me to keep my head up, and telling me that they were proud of me.

Today's lesson, sweet words can change a person's whole attitude.

I can't thank everyone enough who has been supporting me through this journey.  I couldn't do it without such an amazing support system.

Wishing you a fabulous, stress free, positive filled work week.

xo,

Bell

For the girls

This is how we feel lately:

Men, are complicated.

So, we have been focusing on us, and the things that make us happy:

This one's for the girls.

xo,

Kay&Bell

Books & Brains

Studying has taken complete control of my life, and for the next few months, it's all I have time for.  I have to say, keeping my head in books in between the studying has kept me sane.

Hoping you all find a little love in a book of your own...

xo,

Bell