Fun with friends

Hey, y'all. Tonight, my friend & her 2 boys are coming over! Yaaay! :D We are starting a new website/blog together with another friend of ours.
We have all known each other since Kindergarten. We may have grown in slightly different directions, but never too far apart. So, i had this idea about starting a website but was too chicken to ho ahead with it. This past year has been very challenging for me. That's when i decided to make the rest of this year (& years to come) about becoming the person that I WANT TO BE.
Soon I'll update you about the new site/blog. Ttys. <3 Brittany

Hamburger Casserole

While vacuum sealing rice yesterday, i thought about what i could make with it. Homemade Chinese stir-fry? Maybe. Hamburger Casserole? YES!!! :)
My sister & brother-in-law make an awesome hamburger casserole. This was my first time making it. So, i decided to kind of wing it. This is my own recipe. Please read ALL before making this. Lol. Apparently, it makes enough for 2 casseroles. :)
2 lbs browned hamburger
4 cups Minute rice
1 1/2 cups diced mushrooms
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green pepper
1/8 cup sugar
3-4 T Worcestershire sauce
2 T minced garlic
2 cups water
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup cooked corn (leftover from Sunday night dinner)
Shredded cheese (I used mozzarella.)
1 can tomato sauce
1 T salsa
Black pepper, to taste
2 T veg oil
1 can Crescent rolls
1. Take veg oil, mushrooms, onion, green pepper, & garlic. Cook on medium-high for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. In another pot, start cooking rice. Preheat over to 425 degrees.
3. Add water to veg/sauce mix. Cook for another 4 minutes.
4. Add Worcestershire sauce & hamburger to veg/sauce mix for 4-5 minutes.
5. Place Crescent rolls in bottom of casserole dish. Baked 8-9 minutes.
6. Mix rice, corn, veg/sauce mix, cheese & tomato sauce together.
7. Put 1/2 mix in casserole dish. Bake in oven for 12-14 minutes.
8. Place other 1/2 in freezer safe container. Lol.

Happy Labor Day!!!

Hey, Y'all! Happy Labor Day!!!

Today, I have sooo many plans that I want to get done. :) I guess that makes me LABORING on Labor Day. Lol. Oh Well. Hopefully, I'll get time to post them later!

So, last night we had over the in-laws for our traditional Sunday Dinner. It was quite a treat because we don't usually get the Honor of Hosting. Spud (DH) made baked spaghetti and garlic bread. I cut & tossed a salad. Nothing too fancy, just a simple & yummy home-cooked meal. :)  It's nice to be able to just stay home for once.


Hope that everyone has a fun, happy, SAFE holiday!    <3 Britt

Addicted to FREE. Lol

So, I guess that you can say that I am a Free-Stuff-Addict!
     There! I said it!! Ha Ha Ha. :)      I recently learned about ALL the free ebooks from Amazon!!!
All I have to do is download them to my Droid or even my Computer! How easy is that?!
**Sorry for all of the explamations. Lol :)  **
Honestly though, in about 20 seconds you have a new book to read and it didn't cost you anything.

To Quote McDonald's: I"M LOVING IT!!!

25 Things About Me

This is a little background information on Me!! It's basically useless info, but all mine to say the least. Hope that you enjoy!!!     <3 Brittany

P.S. Any questions PLEASE feel free to ask!

1. I am 27 years old.
2. I am a mom to a very out-going 4 year old daughter.
3. I have a very addictive personality.
4. I have been a couponer since Spring, 2011.
5. I have been a prepper since Fall, 2011.
6. I am from a small town in Illinois.  **Southern Illinois (not Chicago)**
7. My in-laws are farmers. I want to have our own little farm some day. Soon Hopefully!
8. My Dad, husband, and brother-in-law are all Fire Fighters.
9. I live 4 minutes away from the house I grew up in. **aka My Dad's House** 
10. I am the eldest of three kids. I have one sister and one brother.
11. I work with my sister and mom.
12. I love my Stockpile!!!
13. I am getting into walking/jogging/running.
14. I am trying to live a happier, Healthier lifestyle.
15. I am addicted to Pinterest!!!! My Page Here
16. I love taking pictures! I used to be a  scrapbooker, but haven't had anytime in past few years.
17. I worked at Sylvan Lake. This is a part of Custer State Park in the Black Hills of So. Dakota.
18. I love to travel!!!
19. I love to be outside.
20. I LOVE EVERYTHING RUSTIC!!!!  Barns, wood, decor,.. 
21. I love (almost) all things Country!
22. I love '80s Music!! {That's for you, M!}
23. I love to dance and sing. **They basically go together. Lol**
24. I am new to blogging, but very eager to learn.
25. I love to cook!!

End of vacation

Hey all!
We are back from our First Family Vacation.  We took Brooke to the most Magical place on Earth...   Walt Disney World in Florida.

 

We had an amazing time! Already talking about when we want to go back!!!

 

{ I, in no way, get paid for this.}

 

Ttys. Brittany

 

 

Leaving

So, in a few short hours, we will be leaving on our first ever FAMILY VACATION!!!!!
I am so excited. We are taking Brooke to Walt Disney World in Florida.

She seems pretty excited.