by | Sep 6, 2022 | Giveaway |
Hello, Elegant People
Now playing in theaters across the country, Gigi & Nate is an inspiring new movie that shows the importance of encouragement.
Our team recently had an opportunity to preview the movie that shares the story of Nate, who suffered a near-fatal illness that left him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. With his will to live gone, Nate is encouraged by an unusual companion, a curious, cute, and intelligent Capuchin monkey named Gigi.
Gigi & Nate showed us that we all face difficult situations in life and that we need encouragement. We may see someone and wonder why they are down and discouraged or acting in a particular way. You may not know how close someone is to giving up on their dream, if they are considering suicide, or if they just lost someone close to them. We don’t need to know their situation or to fully understand what they are going through to encourage them. I challenge you to be the reason why someone smiled today and is inspired to work through difficult situations.
Click here to find a theater in your area that is showing Gigi & Nate.
Giveaway Winner Announcement
In conjunction with the opening of Gigi & Nate in theaters, we recently offered a giveaway for our readers. I am pleased to announce that the winner is
~~ STEPHANIE ~~
Congratulations, Stephanie! Yeah! You have won a $10 Amazon gift card. We will be in contact with you about getting your prize!
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by | Sep 5, 2022 | Fashion |
Hello Elegant People,
J Jason Wu White Floral Dress
I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing Labor Day weekend. I am not responding to one work email today, it’s a day off and that’s what it’s going to be praise God. My hubby and I have been pretty chill after recuperating from COVID. Thank God we are getting stronger and feeling better every day. We did our first full work out and it felt good but we can’t push ourselves. Feels good to be back writing again. I must admit that I have had some great fashion finds this year. This Jason Wu dress from QVC is one of my favorites that I go back to often. This dress’s shell is 60% cotton, 36% polyester and 4% spandex with 100% cotton lining. The QVC price is $82.00, but is on sale now for $73.79. The dress is so breathable and comfortable that I had to get one more color.
I styled the dress in white floral above with my Patricia Nash leather belt, black and gold ballet flats by Mark Fisher, a handbag I purchased in Sorrento, Italy. If you notice the band on the hat is actually the belt that came with the dress. I hand sewn it to the hat and tied it in a bow for a hat luncheon that I attended.
The navy floral dress looks completely different and is versatile. It can be dressed up for more formal events or dressed down for a day in the office. The navy blue background makes the flowers pop. I styled this dress with some metallic espadrilles designed by Jennifer Lopez for DSW.
After the two J Jason Wu dresses were knock out winners, I had to get a third option, the blue floral.
I styled this blue floral dresswith fashion sneakers for a work party and I got several compliments. I styled the blue floral for church with my Dooney and Bourke Western Satchel and my blue Jambu shoes. This time I wore the self belt around my waist either in a bow or just tied and let the staps hang.
As you can see this dress is the same style cut but the fabric is different and the way I styled it makes you think these J Jason Wu dresses are by three different designers.
Let me know if you buy multiples if a piece of apparel is a true winner for you?
by | Sep 4, 2022 | Lifestyle |
Pain is one of the worst things that can happen to you because it prevents you from doing the things you enjoy and is a horrible experience in and of itself. Sadly, a significant number of people all over the world deal with chronic pain, which is typically a symptom of a condition that lasts a lifetime or, more tragically, a fatal condition. Regardless of the cause of your pain, no one should simply have to endure it, and this article will provide you with advice on how to manage it.
See your doctor.
When experiencing pain, the first thing you should do is make an appointment with your family doctor. If you’re unsure what’s wrong, your doctor can arrange for tests to determine the source of your discomfort and then recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Seeing a doctor as soon as you feel something is wrong increases the likelihood that they will be able to diagnose and treat the problem. If you’re worried about being put on medications, it’s important to remember that it’s not always the proper treatment. Your Doctor may recommend therapy, acupuncture, or many other treatments. You can learn more about qitcm and how it might help with your chronic pain. Always consult a doctor to make sure you’re safeguarding your health.
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Consider using homeopathy.
When it comes to pain relief, some people prefer not to take medication because of the unpleasant side effects it can cause, while others may be allergic to common pain relievers. Those needing pain relief may turn to homeopathic remedies instead of the conventional pharmaceuticals prescribed by a doctor. Though the efficacy of homeopathic remedies is often questioned, many say they have found relief from using them. Read hemp oil reviews to learn how naturopathic home remedies can help.
Alter your diet
Being overweight can put extra strain on your muscles and joints, causing you pain. If this describes you, dietary adjustments, rather than reliance on pain relievers, maybe the best course of action. Millions of people lose their lives every year due to obesity-related causes like heart failure and diabetes-related hypoglycemia.
In order to avoid health problems that go beyond simple obesity, you should immediately make some changes to your diet. You can help your body eliminate toxins by replacing junk food with healthy meals and drinking plenty of water daily. As you lose some weight, you’ll feel better.
Do gentle exercise
Although joint pain may be an overweight symptom, this is not always the case. Talk to your doctor about what exercises might help ease your discomfort. The pain will be lessened, and you’ll be able to carry on with your life as usually as possible, but it may not be cured.
Even if your pain does not completely disappear, you will experience an improvement in your quality of life if you implement the following four pain relief strategies. Before making any health-related decisions, you must talk to a doctor.
by | Sep 4, 2022 | Lifestyle |
Most people think that work is the only place you can claim an injury. This is not always the case. There are many places where you can claim for an injury, even if it was not caused by your employer.
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Public places
If you slip and fall in a public place, you may be able to claim compensation from the owner of the property or the local council. This includes accidents in supermarkets, shopping centers, car parks, on pavements, and in parks.
Schools and nurseries
If your child is injured at school or nursery, you may be able to claim compensation from the school or nursery itself. This could be an accident on the premises or a school trip.
Road traffic accidents
If you are injured in a road traffic accident, you may be able to claim compensation from the other driver involved. This could be for injuries sustained in a car accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, or even a cycling accident.
Medical negligence
If you have been injured due to medical negligence, you may be able to claim compensation from the hospital or doctor responsible. This could include cases where you have been misdiagnosed, had an operation that went wrong, or been given the wrong medication.
Sports injuries
If you are injured while playing a sport, you may be able to claim compensation from the organization responsible for the event. This could include injuries sustained in a football match, rugby match, horse riding event, or skiing accident.
Workplace accidents
If you are injured at work, you may be able to claim compensation from your employer. This could be for an accident on the premises, such as a slip and fall, or for an injury caused by your job, such as a repetitive strain injury. Dolman Law Group can help, so be sure to contact them.
Product liability
If you are injured by a faulty product, you may be able to claim compensation from the manufacturer or retailer of the product. This could include cases where you have been injured by a defective toy, electrical appliance, or piece of furniture.
Holiday accidents
If you are injured while on holiday, you may be able to claim compensation from the holiday company or the owner of the property where the accident happened. This could include accidents in hotels, apartments, villas, cars, and even on flights.
Criminal injuries
If you are the victim of a crime, you may be able to claim compensation from the government. This could include cases of assault or mugging, or worse.
Tip: No win no fee
If you are thinking of making a personal injury claim, you may be able to do so on a no-win no fee basis. This means you will only have to pay your solicitor’s fees if your successful claim.
In Closing
These are just some of the places where you can claim for an injury. If you have been injured in any other way, you may still be able to claim compensation. Speak to a personal injury lawyer to find out more.
by | Aug 31, 2022 | Lifestyle |
If you want to ensure that your health is in the best position possible, it’s a good idea to plan accordingly. The steps you take today will impact your future health outcomes, and if you’re taking a short-term approach and mindset, that’s only going to make your life harder than it needs to be. So be sure to read on now and learn how you can achieve better, lasting health outcomes.
Set Some Goals
Setting some goals is a good start if you want to get things back on track with your health and fitness. Maybe you’ve been slacking recently and know it’s time to make a change. Setting goals that are going to work for you and that will help you achieve better outcomes in the long term is always important. Your healthcare professional can help you with that goal setting.
Monitor Your Progress
Monitoring the progress, you’re making towards your goals is a good idea too. When you see that you’re making progress and heading in the right direction, it tends to spur you on. It’s easy to lose motivation if you feel as if you’re working hard, but you can’t yet see any tangible results in the way you look or the way you feel from one day to the next. Tracking and monitoring your progress fixes that.
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Find Medical Professionals You Trust
Finding medical professionals you can trust who can enable you to stay on top of your health concerns is key. You should look for a doctor you trust who has no problem handling your care. The same applies to the other areas of your health as well; finding a good local dentist is key as well, for example.
Follow Their Advice
Of course, visiting your medical professionals and trusting their judgment is the first step. If you want to improve your health outcomes in the long run, you need to ensure that you’re following their advice along the way. If you’re listening to them and taking on board their advice but then doing nothing about it, that’s not something that’s going to help at all.
Develop Better Self-Discipline
Being more disciplined on the individual level will help when you’re making improvements that will benefit your health in the long term. Look for ways to improve that side of your personality, and try to catch yourself when you’re not being disciplined or sticking to the plan you’ve created for yourself and your long-term health goals.
As you can see, it’s in your best interests to take a more long-term approach to these matters. When you do that, you’ll find that you’re able to start improving your general health and putting yourself one step ahead of any issues or problems that might develop later on. That only be positive.
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