Greetings, Elegant Lovelies!
I pray that your week has been filled with much joy, peace, and love.
As we begin the preparation for the holidays, I think about which cookies I will be making for myself and my hubby. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filtering throughout the house brings a smile to my heart. While we cannot be baking cookies all of the time, the aroma can linger with having the right candle.
The annual Season of Giveaways continues and I’m joining Katherines Corner and her hostesses for giveaway 2! There are 8 giveaways this year. A new one every Saturday until Dec.14th.
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Are you feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Undervalued?
Have you ever been looking at Facebook or Instagram and scrolled through and seen your friends going on exotic vacations or sharing pictures of their gorgeous families? Did you think to yourself, “Why not me or my family is that way?”
I think we all can say that we have felt like this at one point in our lives.
Sarah Reeves, a Christian recording artist wrote a song about how she was going through feeling anxious. This is really Sarah’s heartfelt confession of not wanting to be in that state.
In her newsletter Sarah stated,
“This song is very raw and honest. I wrote it coming out of a season where I was experiencing anxiety more than ever before. I wasn’t planning on releasing it as my single. It felt too vulnerable and too different from anything I’ve ever released. After showing some friends and my team, I knew it was something I needed to put out in the world.
If you struggle with anxiety or depression, just know that you are not alone. It doesn’t define you. I believe that you can and you will overcome this. It may be a process, but it’s time to come out of hiding and receive the healing and freedom that is available to you. I hope you enjoy this song. Thank you for your support! “
Anxiety can be a debilitating feeling because others can often see when you are going through it. It is a battle in the mind, constantly fighting against the enemy.
I know that when I am looking over the fence at someone else’s life, or when I am not centering in on my personal relationship with God, those thoughts can creep in. It feels like I have to dig myself out with a shovel to get rid of feeling that way.
A scripture that often comes to my mind is 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
What Does that scripture mean?
The scripture means that if we truly want to be made free, we cannot pick up what we have given to God to take care of. If Facebook posts from friends get to you, then you may have to put defriend or hide those posts. If you see their kids are on honor society and yours are not, you may need to freeze your Instagram or Snapchat for a while. You have to find what is making you lose your focus. We need to find out what will get that foucs back on track. The enemy wants to get us off track to try and prevent us from succeeding in every area of our lives. We are more than conquerors, but we have to have to put on our armor and stay strong in this world.
Fall is officially here and you know what that means. The temperatures are falling, the leaves are turning and the holidays will soon be here. This is my favorite time of the year when I get to wear my cashmere sweaters and leather coats, and the chance for snow is an everyday possibility.
I’m joining Katherine, from Katherines Corner for her annual Season of Giveaways!
There is a new giveaway every Saturday until Dec 14th! This is giveaway 1.
Please remember to subscribe and follow Katherine, her Sponsor, and all her Hostesses to earn all your entry opportunities.
Disclaimer -from Katherines Corner-Some of Katherines giveaways may have sponsors and/or reviews included. Katherines Corner may receive compensation for reviews and advertising provided through a sponsored giveaway. However, no compensation will influence the outcome of any review or giveaway win. Katherines Corner provides reviews to readers in order to provide an informed decision before the purchase. Katherines Corner and its affiliate Bobskatie Enterprises reserves the right to not publish a review of a product or products that do not meet the specified instructions provided to product submission companies or individuals. Reviews are posted in the appropriate section at Katherines (subject to product availability). This disclaimer is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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The days are warm and the evenings are cold. I have learned that no matter what the temperature is outside, we are to be thankful. The fall and winter seasons are my favorite times of the year. When it starts getting cooler I can bring out the sweaters, boots, coats, and the art of layering with lace. Yes, lace. I know when I say lace people think of cocktail parties and a night out, but this is not necessarily the case anymore. This may be a shock to you, but I wear lace to work. I actually was doing some packing at work in this outfit because I am moving to a different office at another building. This Isaac Mizrahi lace skirt is beautiful and can be worn in many different ways.
I paired the skirt with my Isaac Mizrahi blue jean jacket a gray floral embroidered Soft Surroundings long-sleeve blouse. I believe that these pairings made the less dressy and less formal, but it still proved to be a great outfit. I have switched up workouts to focus on muscle toning because I want to tighten certain areas like my hips and it’s working. Yeah! I am not one to post multiple pictures of myself in the same outfit on the same post. However, I want you to see how the outfit is styled. I added my Dooney and Bourke Red Trina Handbag, and it really pops against the burgundy. The MIz Mooz boots are another favorite brand of mine. The boots are well made and the shoes form to my feet to be unique just for me. My jewelry is cameo earrings paired with My Saint My Hero and evil eye bracelets.
Do you have a lace skirt in your closet that you have not worn in a long time? Try pairing it with a blue jean jacket and with a blouse or white T-shirt. No more do you have to wait for that special event to wear your lace.
I hope you are having an awesome day. On our way to church, this morning, my hubby and I noticed that the leaves are starting to change colors. It is time for me to bring out the fall decorations and look through the cookbooks for scrumptious soups and chilis recipes. The cooler days make me want to spend time on the couch, curled up under a warm blanket and watching a good movie. My hubby and I had the opportunity to preview a movie that will only be in theaters for one day, Monday, November 4th. The movie is CHRISTMAS JARS and here is the trailer.
Based on the New York Times Bestselling novel by Jason F. Wright, CHRISTMAS JARS tells the story of an aspiring newspaper journalist, Hope Jenson. Following a series of heart-breaking events, a mysterious person leaves a Christmas Jar filled with money on Hope’s doorstep. She soon finds out that she is not the only person to have received a jar. She wants to write an article about it for the newspaper. In the process of trying to find out who did this thoughtful deed, she has to decide whether she should compromise her values for professional gain.
Map of where all the Christmas Jars had been delivered.
Do we need to know the identity of who has given these Christmas Jars to the people in need? Teach one, reach one is a theme that resonates and it’s a wonderful time to bring to life in the movie. Giving is contagious, but at what cost? Does the anonymous person(s) who left the Christmas Jars all over the Columbus, Ohio area want to be found out? In Hope’s quest to find out who this person is, she creates a map of the people in the Columbus area who received the jar. Will she find out who the mysterious person is?
This heartfelt movie is family-oriented and shows how we should show kindness and generosity in our lives. And to find out if Hope compromises her values or not you have to go see the movie on Monday, November 4th. To purchase tickets to reserve your seats please go HERE!
Christmas Jars
We don’t have to show acts of kindness, however, it leaves such a good feeling inside when we do something for another person.
What are the ways you show acts of kindness?
Christmas Jar Giveaway And in collaboration with LEV3L Digital, we are giving one blessed reader a DVD copy Christmas Jars.
How to Enter Please leave a comment below. Let us know how you can show an act of kindness during the upcoming holiday season.
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This giveaway will close at 11:59 PM on November 2, 2019. The winner will be announced on Sunday, November 3, 2019.
Thank you LEV3L Digital for giving BubblingwitheEleganceandGrace.com the opportunity to offer a free DVD for a giveaway. For hosting the giveaway, we will also receive our own copy of the movie on DVD.
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I am not one to post multiple pictures of myself in the same outfit on the same post. However, I want you to see how the outfit is styled. I added my Dooney and Bourke Red Trina Handbag, and it really pops against the burgundy. The MIz Mooz boots are another favorite brand of mine. The boots are well made and the shoes form to my feet to be unique just for me. My jewelry is cameo earrings paired with My Saint My Hero and evil eye bracelets.
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