What I'm Grateful for?

Do you have a "What I'm Grateful for Journal"?  I Do.....I feel like I HAVE to write down everything I am Grateful for.

I believe it really puts it out there.  I NEED God to know how VERY GRATEFUL I am for ALL that we have.

Besides being Grateful for everything that we have like our home, family, friends, jobs, shop, health etc...the little things are so important too. 

Hot Showers

Breakfast at night

Our tv went out and I'm enjoying our family dinners together

COFFEE.....thank you!!!!!

my very bad tires lasting longer than they should

rain and not so bad thunderstorms

snuggling up with my dogs Emma and Bella while reading a good book

a saturday filled with coffee, lunch and antique shopping

spaghetti

flip flops

sand on the beach

sunsets

warm summer nights on the front porch

What are you Grateful for?

        

Proverbs 31

I love reading new blogs.  Don't you?   Life seems fun, exciting, interesting and gives me more and more ideas for mine.  I came across a blog called Good Morning Girls.  It caught my attention......well because my boutique is called My Girls, so of course I had to check it out.  It's about learning more about the Bible.  WOW!!  A co-worker and I have been talking for several weeks about getting to know the Bible more.  I think this was meant for me to find.

Good Morning Girls is learning about the Proverbs 31 Woman.  Love this, but a little stressful trying to meet those expectations.  It's hard having a full time job, brand new shop and then running home to cook, clean, doing the dishes, laundry ect. When I get home I'm totally exhausted.  I just want to eat and go to bed. 

This new program I have joined has given me inspiration to do better.  We are just getting started on Week 2

so its not to late to hop on board.  Check it out... www.goodmorninggirls.org

My Girls Boutique Now Open

Since starting a website in September 2010 my dreams were to open an accessory shop with some apparel. Actually it has always been a dream of mine. 

Growing up I couldn't get enough of accessories.  It was my favorite part of shopping.  Not that I didn't love shopping for clothes....I did!!!... My mom and I spent almost every weekend, it seemed like at the mall.  My mom has always been a classy and fabulous dresser.  Like CoCo Chanel says,
"A girl should be two things Classy and Fabulous"  I  totally agree with her.

Well.....we finally did it!  We opened our new shop this past April.  I'm so excited.   Our shop has many accessories such as handbags, jewelry, scarves, flip flops, hats, beach bags, sunglasses, coffee tumblers and so much more.  Our apparel lines are t-shirts, skirts, soap, hats, and belt buckles from Dang Chicks and spa wear that is a must.  We carry little girls outfits, bows and headbands from Mud Pie.      Monogramming accessories that are handmade like bibs, blankets, tutus, flip flops, onesies, t-shirts and aprons is one of our specialties. 
Our website has others specialties like our Bridal, Sorority and Best Friends gifts.  Check it all out at www.mygirlsboutique.com

We hope you will come and enjoy a day on the square in Carrollton, eat lunch and visit our local shops. 
Check out our New Amphitheater where you will be able to bring a picnic lunch or dinner and sit back and enjoy a concert or movie this summer.

We have new accessories coming in every month.  Our new lines will include lots of colorful accessories, monogrammed tumblers, keychains, iphone cases, bookmarks, and bag tags.  
Looking forward to introducing our new candle line coming soon.  

I really did not expect to open our shop so soon.  It all happened really fast.  I'm working a full time job and trying to manage the shop too.  So long hours, hard work and lots of patience and faith will pay off.

Hobo, Slouch, Duffels and Flower Bags

Your gonna love these new bags from Victoria Leland.  Just click on http://www.mygirlsboutique.com/ and shop till ya drop.   I'll have even more Victoria Leland Accessories coming before the Open House in November.

                                                                Lakeland Collection

Northport Collection

Flower Bags

Coming soon in Red, Black, Grey and Platinum.

Chili Cookoff at Stone Mountain Park

One more year under our belt.....we had a great time at the Chili Cookoff this year.  This was our 11th year.
I think we did a great job.  We came in 38th out of 235 in Chili and 6th out of 141 in Brunswick Stew.  Yay!!!  My brother and husband do all the cooking and they did a great job.

Its been a long 3 days...when we got back we slept for 2.  Now looking forward to fall cleaning the house,  decorating for Halloween and getting ready for our Open House for My Girls Boutique.

Dang Kickin Buffalo Chicken Chili

                                 Football Food

I can’t tell you how easy this was, and so full of flavor. It is a must try for every busy Dang woman out there!

Slow Cooker.....Dang Kickin Buffalo Chicken Chili

Dang Kickin Buffalo Chicken Chili

2 1/2 lbs (or 3 cups) chicken breast cut into 1″ chunks
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne (1 tbsp for some real Dang heat)
1 tsp paprika  (1 tbsp  to make you jump out of your seat)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2-1 cup your favorite buffalo wing suce
blue cheese crumbles, for topping (optional)

Add chopped veggies and garlic to the slow cooker or crock pot. Pour the 2 cans of drained tomatoes in. Add black beans, chicken, broth and spices. Don’t add the buffalo sauce yet!!!
Cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 8-10 hours. Before serving, stir in the buffalo sauce to your desired liking. a minimum of 1/2 cup but add more to make it the desired flavor you like.  Add blue cheese crumbles to individual servings. Don’t put it in the pot, it’ll stink up the whole place!

This one passes the test with flying colors. Easy, super delish, and it cooked itself while I got to focus on other important things in life…..

And don't forget to get your shirts ready for the big showdown days of football

Order your dang football t-shirts today at www.mygirlsboutique.com

My Girls Boutique's Shop for now

Even though we are a website..I really do have a little shop for now.  In 2008 we had a tornado hit our home.  It took our garage and office.  So we made it into a big room with lots of windows..Just what we wanted to do.  God is so good in his own way :)   It took 26 trees with it too.   Wanted that to, but not that many...I'll have to be more specific  in my prayers. :)  But thankfully no one was hurt....just shocked. Anyway....Here are some pics of the shop...its a work in progress but I love it.   I'll be having an open house for My Girls Boutique so if you live in the area...send me your email address so I can let you know when...looking at November.

                                  Dang Chick T-Shirts and Majestees T-Shirts.  

                           Coffee Tumblers and Victoria Leland Handbags and Jewelry

                             Love these Hangbags and Bracelets from Victoria Leland

                                            Lot more coming for the open house

                                 Leopard print bracelets and charm bracelets

                                      Make up bags, Jewelry, Laundry Bags 

                                         Some of our Handbags are 20% off now

                  Victoria Leland Handbags and Majestees Belt and Buckle

                                                 Dang Chick and Majestees T-Shirts

                                             Dang Fleurty

                                      Jewelry and Silicone Watches

             
               We have a  lot more to do and more new accessories are on their way. 
                        Can not wait!!!!!
                                see ya soon!!!!