When football season rolls around, tailgate and game time food becomes a staple! As we prepared for the Appalachian State/UNC big game last weekend, I looked for a recipe to fix for the game! I ran across this recipe for Rainforest Cafe Beef Lava Nachos and I am definitely adding […]
This gender neutral baby shower featured pinks and blues and lots of DIY for a sweet outdoor shower.
I love giving showers for weddings and babies! There’s no limit to what you can do…and of course I am always looking for something a little different. When planning for a fall wedding shower for a sweet couple ( my daughter Lauren’s new sister-in-law) I was trying to think of […]
When I’m planning a party, wedding, shower or any event that needs a little gift/favor, I like to try to find something that is a little different than what guests may have seen or received at other occasions. Sometimes the ideas come easy…sometimes I thank the Pinterest gods for their […]
Since Pinterest came on the scene, planning a big event is both awesome and overwhelming sometimes. Awesome because there are so many ideas out there to pull from and overwhelming because I often think that I just can’t pull it off to be Pinterest worthy. So much pressure. But I […]
We were so excited when our oldest daughter and son in law announced they were expecting our first grandchild. When we later learned at her gender reveal that we were eagerly anticipating a sweet baby girl…well…we were over the moon. Plans with family and friends began to put together a […]
I love the Kentucky Derby. And every year the Derby falls near my birthday in May. I love everything about the Derby…the tradition, the hats, the menu, the thrill of the race. And it’s just so Southern! One day I will attend the Derby and celebrate my birthday with a […]
Hey! Welcome to A Grateful Girl! This blog is is about celebrating the good things! Family+Faith+Entertaining+Food+Friends…you know..the good things in our lives! First of all, I love Jesus and I enjoy sharing posts of encouragement and gratitude that help us slow down and remember what is most important. I love my family…I'm married and have two beautiful daughters and two wonderful son-in-laws. And our two granddaughers three grandsons!! I'm a Lovie y'all and I am loving it. I hope you will join me here and that we can become friends while sharing new recipes, fun party ideas, DIYs and of course encouragement straight from God's word. You can follow along on Instagram at @a.grateful.girl and on FB at A Grateful Girl Blog.