I think I am weird. I think I may have some stalker tendencies. Social media did it to me. At least that’s what I am blaming it on. There are “friends” I have “made” through social media that I love to hear from. I love to see their life unfolding. […]
Jump start Fall with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese muffins. I made these last weekend. It takes a little time because there are actually three steps to making them. They were good, but I think I would add some pumpkin pie spice to these to give them a little more “kick”. […]
Another Pinterest Proven Recipe! We love PF Changs Lettuce Wraps, but living an hour away, it is difficult to visit very often. I found this Pinterest recipe and decided to give it a whirl. I altered it a bit, but they tasted delicious! The original recipe was found at www.food.com. Recipe […]
Jalapeno Popper Dip recipe on Grateful Girl blog
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 […]
Okay I haven’t always liked sharing recipes. Even when someone shared them with me. There are nice people in the world….sharers. But sometimes I feel that when I find a great recipe I should keep it to myself…like it is a treasured family heirloom recipe. Ancient Chinese secret..ya know? But […]
There will be a day when you are asked to bring an appetizer. For some reason it is always hard to come up with an idea that everyone doesn’t always bring. I love bringing foods to parties that are a little different and that friends would enjoy trying. This is […]
I love cupcakes. All kinds of cupcakes. So you will probably find more cupcake recipes to come on here. Cupcakes remind me of childhood. They don’t take themselves too seriously. Not like a big fancy cake. And anyone can make a cupcake! They are a “party” food right? I found […]
Homemade Pimento Cheese
It must be a Southern thing…even the name just sounds southern when you say it. Like you need to emphasize your southern accent when you say “tomato pie”. My girls gave me a recipe book for Mother’s Day a few years ago that I had mentioned I wanted. It’s 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.