It may be spring, but the temperature doesn’t know what it wants to do. I have been enjoying the cool days and now it’s starting to warm up a little. I just dress for the day and it may vary day to day.
My thoughts are turning to Easter (Resurrection Sunday) and how important this holiday is for Christ followers. It is the celebration of Jesus Christ who defeated the cross, risen from the grave and we have been given everlasting life through Him.
What does it mean to be a follower of Christ?
Will following Christ be easy?
Questions like these are explored in the new movie, The Pilgrim’s Progress. My hubby and I had the opportunity to screen thanks to our collaboration with LEV3L Digital. The movie will be shown in theaters over the Easter weekend, April 18th and April 20th. The movie is based on one of the best selling books of all time — The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan in 1678. The book has been translated into at least 200 languages and has never been out of print in over 300 years. The Pilgrim’s Progressis the one story that can give our children the courage to stay on the straight path in a culture that often stands against them.
In the movie, we follow the main character, Christian, who has discovered a new way of life. He has made an important decision to take a new journey that forever changes his life.
In the photo above, we see Christian (on the right) on his journey. He is carrying a heavy burden on his shoulders that only seems to be getting heavier the more he walks. He is offered a better way that has better promises. But, just as in life, we have to remember that everything that looks good may not be always what it seems to be and good for us. And the beautiful blessing about our Lord and Savior is that we are never alone and He is always there to help us to know which way is the best way.
Watch and share the trailer. You need to make plans to take your friends and family to see the movie. An epic tale of a pilgrim and his burden. Journey with Christian as he travels from the city of Destruction to the Celestial City. The journey is hard and long, but Christian is never alone.
The Pilgrim’s Progress will be shown in theaters on two days, April 18th and 20th. To find a theater in your area and to purchase tickets, click HERE!
Giveaway!! In partnership with LEV3L Digital, we will be hosting a second giveaway for this wonderful movie. Three people will win an Illustrated Storybook and two tickets to see the movie. The book is a beautiful, full-color, coffee table-style, hardcover edition of The Pilgrim’s Progress illustrated storybook (a $24.95 retail value). These same three people will also receive two tickets to see the movie when it comes to the theater on April 18th and 20th (a $25 value for two tickets).
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment about the movie and what Easter means to you.
The giveaway begins now and will close at 11:59CT on Friday, April 12th.
The winners will be announced on Saturday, April 13th.
FTC Disclosure:
For hosting this giveaway with LEV3L Digital, Bubbling with Elegance and Grace received no monetary compensation. However, we will receive our own copy of the Illustrated Book and two tickets to see the movie.
Patricia Nash has had her designs on Evine.com, Hsn.com and now will be on the sister channel QVC.com. Her designs are unique and timeless. The Pisticci bag gives the 60s and 70s vibes. This bag reminds me so much of my mother’s bag. The Pisticci bag has additional features that include a lining, inner pockets, and it can convert to a crossbody as you see in the photo below. I purchased the bag at Lord and Taylor with a great one day sale. However, the bag retails for $399.99.
What does Pisticci mean? Pisticci (Metapontino: Pestìzze; Latin: Pesticium) is a town comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It’s the fourth town of the region for citizen and the most populated of the province after Matera. It is known for being the production site of Amaro Lucano, one of the most famous Italian liqueurs. (Wikipedia)
Pisticci through the arm
PIsticci Shoulder bag through the arm is perfect if you are wanting to showcase the bag in all its beauty.
The 1970s are in now?
Yes, the 1970s are in now but you have to understand that it’s more of an inspiration. For example, the bell bottom jeans you wore in the 70s may have no stretch and may be as stiff as a board. The bell bottom jeans now will be more inspired with new technology may have more stretch for comfort and may have a more 2019 construction. Inspiration is the key here but if those jeans you have from the 1970s feel great then wear them.
Why no picture of my mother’s bag?
My mother’s bag, unfortunately, was falling apart and couldn’t be repaired. It was such a good feeling inside when I saw this bag it took the inspiration of my mother’s bag to another level.
What vintage-inspired pieces do you have in your wardrobe?
No matter what continent you live on, rodents can be a pest, and it is always advisable to try and keep them out of your home to prevent an infestation from occurring, which can happen quickly. However, there are some telltale signs that you can look for which are warning signs that you may have a rodent problem in your home, and you can read what they are below.
You See A Mouse
If you see one mouse, you can guarantee that there are more of them, and at the rate that they breed, you could soon have an infestation on your hands. You may also find a dead mouse and if you do you will need to seek an effective electronic rodent control system to try and drive the rodents from your home by using a device which creates an electromagnetic field.
You Hear The Mice
Just as with seeing a mouse, if you hear one, there is going to be more of them so you should take action at the first warning signs. If you hear scratching or scurrying sounds, then these are a good indication that you have rodents in your home of one sort or another.
You Find Droppings Another tell-tale sign that you have rodents in your home is that you find droppings around the house or even find where the mice have urinated. As well as droppings and urine you may also notice a musky smell, which is a warning sign that you have rodents in the building so you will need to address it before it becomes a real problem.
Gnaw Marks On Packaged Food
You may also notice that there are boxes of food which have been gnawed open, which is again another sign that rodents have gotten into your home and are running amuck. You may also find that they chew wood and electrical wiring, so they can potentially be very destructive as well as a pain in your life. If you see any of the above signs, then you will need to take immediate action before the problem gets out of hand.
What You Can Do About It
With just a little Internet research, you get to learn about tips on how to spot and get rid of pests. Among those tips is the use of an electromagnetic device you can plug into your home. It uses the wiring of the house to create an electromagnetic field which will drive the rodents away. Once they have gone, you will need to find where they entered your home and block the openings up. Do not leave any food out and keep rubbish in secure plastic bins to prevent them from going through it. Once you have blocked all of the entry points to your home and you have the electric devices plugged in, you will not only have blocked them from entering the building, but the magnetic fields will also help to keep them away. These devices are harmless to children, cats, and dogs, so are perfectly safe to use in the home.
For more information about rodent problems and how to deter them from coming back to your home, you can also read the articles you can find through a Google search which will prove useful in helping you get rid of those pesky pests.
I pray that you are having an awesome and blessed day. We are now into the second week of spring and the Easter season is upon us. As a Christian, Easter is the most important time of my faith. My hubby reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for His people at the cross. It is important that we have reminders of our faith and what it means to be a Christian. For us, one of those reminders is the new movie from Revelation Media, The Pilgrim’s Progress.
A scene from The Pilgrim’s Progress.
Christian is the movie’s main character. He discovers the Good News of Jesus Christ and the movie follows his journey through life. Here is a short clip of the movie to spark your interest.
In conjunction with the upcoming release of the movie, we offered a giveaway for our readers a chance to win one of three interactive digital storybooks. The storybook follows the movie’s storyline, but in book format. And, the winners of the storybooks are
* Gina F. *
* Stephanie H. *
* Dana M. *
Congratulations! You will each receive a copy of the storybook. Yeah!!
We will be in contact with you soon about getting your prize to you.
My hubby and I had an opportunity to view the movie prior to its release and we will be writing a full review next week. With our review, we will be offering a chance to win tickets to the see movie when it is at theaters on April 18 and 20. Check HERE for a theater in your area where the movie will be shown and to buy tickets for yourself.
It’s spring and it’s time to tidy up and do some cleaning. Isn’t it funny how when spring comes you see the dust and the work that needs to be done, outside as well. One good thing about the warmer burst during the winter is that my hubby and I were able to get outside and tidy up a bit, so there is not so much to do now.
Everyone has been buzzing about Marie Kondo and her, Tidying Up series on Netflix. If you haven’t seen it check out the trailer below.
Marie Kondo published a book titled, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing in 2014 and has been an instant best seller with over 14,000 reviews on Amazon.
The Marie Kondo Method is going from room to room, organizing what you do want that makes you happy and what doesn’t make you happy. If a piece of clothing or another item in your house does not make you happy, you need to thank that item for serving you and put it in a separate pile. In the Tidying Up episodes, it works for each family but it is not an instant organization overnight. The cleansing process can take more than a month and she doesn’t force people to throw things away.
I must admit I have been rolling my socks, tights, pajamas for a while now, even before I knew about the Marie Kondo method. The one thing that I didn’t do that I picked up from the series is that after you fold, stand your socks, tights, sweaters, etc. upright so you can see what you have in your chest-of-drawers. And put items in plastic crates so you can see what is in them. What you don’t see you will not go back to. I thought it was interesting that when she would go into a home she would want to greet it first by kneeling on the floor and closing her eyes. She really wants to create a surrounding of peace because organizing a whole house can be quite overwhelming.
Why do I organize?
I organize because I live in a small house, and to be honest with you, too much clutter looks really bad and not good for the mind. An organized house no matter the size creates a peaceful surrounding. And I can design the room spaces of my house better because a lot of stuff is not in the way. I find it overwhelming to do a whole house at one time so I go room by room and that is also what Marie Kondo does in her show.
My mother would always tell me that if I didn’t keep my things in the proper place and organized than I wasn’t thankful for what I have. I have always remembered her saying that and I think that’s my push not to have clutter because it feels like chaos to me.
If you don’t know where to start with organizing a space or your chest-of-drawers I think it would be good for you to watch the Tidying Up series with Marie Kondo on Netflix.
I find that the key with organization is to stick with it. Meaning if your socks get out of place put them back in place and so on. If you do this for at least 15 days the process will start to become a habit.
Please let me know how de-cluttering works for you.
Learn More About JT Bubbling with Elegance and Grace is a place for life long learners. The Bubbling With Elegance And Grace team was created 14 years ago. A passion for fashion sparked a lifestyle blog for our Elegant Community to enjoy. We are thankful and in gratitude to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for those who have been with us from the beginning and those who have just started riding with us on this lovely journey.
Watch and share the trailer. You need to make plans to take your friends and family to see the movie. An epic tale of a pilgrim and his burden. Journey with Christian as he travels from the city of Destruction to the Celestial City. The journey is hard and long, but Christian is never alone.
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