New beginning?

I have been working full time for a company for the past year and a half. I knew that as a contractor my job would come to an end.  Well yesterday, I found out that my job has. It's kind of sad in a way because I enjoyed my work and I enjoyed the people I worked with. Now I have to (maybe) find a new job and start all over. I have been searching for jobs for the past month. I have called a few staffing agencies who say they have positions for me, but I haven't gone on one interview yet. Well, I was sad, but figured this is a time for me to start over. Really get back into marketing my business, doing more for me and my family.  I will continue to actively looking for jobs, but until I find one I am going to work on Myla's Bags and m.desiree.

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Mango Salsa

Happy 3 days after Valentine's Day!! Ha ha ha… I actually wanted to post on Valentine's day but work was/is super busy and I left early so that I could go to the grocery store before all the late, last minute, flower and card purchasers (yes, they were out @ 4 pm on Valentine's day).  I always prepare dinner and dessert for everyone on Valentine's day.

This years menu :
Jamaican Jerk Cajun Salmon with Mango salsa, wild rice and strawberry cheesecake.

I found the recipe for Salmon/Mango salsa on Epicurious (my new fav. iPhone app).  Since I am trying to eat healthier I decided to try this salsa with my salmon and I have been eating the mango salsa every day since I made it. The first day it was good, but after it sat in the refrigerator over night the flavors really blended and that onion wasn't so strong.

I took this to work the next day and enjoyed some leftover salmon and the salsa on a wheat tortilla.  It was almost the best fish taco I've had. 

What you need:

2 mangoes, peeled and diced

1/2 pineapple, cored and diced

1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans

3/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

What you do:
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!

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Free Friday! - Lemongrass Spa Giveaway!

Hey! This has been a very busy week for me. I haven't had much of a chance to work on this blog or my other blog and anything else as I'd like.  I was emailed a few days ago by an online friend that sells natural body products. She asked that I let my fans, friends, family know about this giveaway she is having on her site.

If you are like me, then you appreciate those who love to create natural body products.  Lemongrass Spa offers a wide range of healthy products that are 97-100% chemical free using either pure essential oils, phthalate-free fragrances or unscented options.

Anyhow, you can enter the giveaway using the link below. The giveaway ends tomorrow evening (Sorry for the short notice)

Lemongrass Spa Giveaway!

 

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For me

Since I am trying to regain all my creativity back one day at a time, I decided that it's best for me to start creating for me again. For the past 3 years I have dedicated my time to sewing for Myla's Bags. Now it's time to take a few days for me.

Here are some of the pieces I found online that I would love to create for myself.


Bright high waisted pants -  I love these and guess what? They make my waist look just a tab bit smaller :)

Very casual, yet still very cute

This is the perfect outfit for the hot, muggy, Charleston summers

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Just starting...

I have been in business for over 4 years now. I have been creating items for my company Myla's Bags and feel it's time to spread my wings and finally start branching out. I am a creative spirit, but some times I feel that making one thing can be a bit boring and stunts my growth as a designer. I love designing and sewing bags and accessories, but I also love creating other things as well. I hope to start creating more for you all. I'll defiantly keep you all posted and prayerfully in 1 year, I will be out on my own and no longer working this 8-5 for someone else.

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