Friday Favorites 12.2.22

Happy Friday Friends! I realize it has been a minute since I've blogged Friday Favorites, but I've made it a goal to get back at it for the remainder of the year--here's hoping it happens! (my track record with setting and keeping goals is abysmal so fair warning this may be the only post that makes it out this month) 😂

I'm linking up with Andrea and Erika...so here we go!

#1. This Scripture...

The holidays can be so difficult for so many of us, for so many different reasons. I know this has been my experience the last couple years. Heartbreak that never makes it to the little squares of Instagram or even shared with many others, but it's there. A low-grade sadness that seems to permeate even the happiest of moments. If that's you too, I hope you know you're not alone. I get it...I feel it. But I know this: God is still good, he is still kind, and he is still GOD WITH US. I keep telling myself that over and over. What a beautiful comfort it is to know that in a season that can seem so heavy, it's also the season that we celebrate that God put on flesh, sent his son Jesus, to be our Emmanuel--God with us. I hope this truth brings you comfort and peace in the coming weeks.

#2. This Book

This book is amazing. It's eye-opening. It will make you think about not only the past, but the future of this country. As a former public school teacher, I just found the whole book so intriguing. It's challenging for sure...give it a read!

#3. This Gift Wrap

I have not even started Christmas shopping, so naturally it seemed appropriate to look for gift wrap 😂

But if you are ready to wrap, check out some really cute options here!

#4. This Decor

Speaking of things I haven't done yet...haven't decorated for Christmas yet either! But that didn't stop me from finding some cute decor that you can find here.

And finally...

#5. This Nail Polish

If you need a pretty kelly green nail polish for the holidays, this is it! You can find it here!

Ok that is all for today! I hope you have a wonderful first weekend of December!

--Tess

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