by | Jul 25, 2016 | Accessories, Review |
Hello Beautiful People,
It has been so hot this past weekend that getting outside has not been fun at all. My hubby’s edge trimmer battery quit working, so after church it was a smidgen cooler and we went old school. We used the paint scraper and a pair of scissors to remove the weeds from between the sidewalk and the front strips of the yard. The sidewalk and edges of the yard look just as good as if an electric trimmer did it, but took about 15 minutes longer.
When it is as hot as it is here in my area tracking your time outside is of the utmost importance. Taking breaks and drinking plenty of fluids is a must and being outside for longer than 15-20 minutes at a time is enough.
The Motorola Moto 360 2nd Gen for Women 42mm – Leather watch is perfect for tracking time and looks ultra-sleek, all in one. I recently demoed this smart watch, thanks to my partnership with Verizon Wireless. For the past year, I have been trying out new gadgets that truly excites the techie inside of me. When wearing this Moto 360 watch, I received many compliments from my friends and co-workers. The band was at the right width wear even if someone has a smaller wrist it wouldn’t look overwhelming. The smart watch retails for $329.99 on the Verizon website.
Moto360 2nd Gen for Women 42mm – Leather Verizon.com
Details:
- Classic round design with edge-to-edge glass for maximum viewing area in minimal space. The size of the watch is perfect for me. I like my watch to have a large face, the bigger the better.
- You can customize the watch’s face to meet your personality by downloading the app on my smart phone. I picked a flower design which was matched the flowers growing in our backyard.
- Delivers updates from your compatible smartphone right to your wrist. It will let you know when you have a new email message, a Facebook notification or a weather update. It keeps the phone in your pocket or in your handbag without having to search for it or fumble for it. It will let me know if I received a missed a phone call it doesn’t answer calls.
- Powered by Android Wear, works with Android™ 4.3 or later smartphones – compatible with smartphones that use Android 4.3 or higher, and select iPhones running iOS 8.2 or higher ( I was able to download the app on my iPhone 6Plus). The watch responds to your voice, serves as an activity tracker and has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness.
- Hands-Free navigation — with the flick of my wrist to move back and forth I can wake up the watch and check my notifications.
- Responds to your voice – ask for directions with saying “Hello Google.”
- The watch connects with bluetooth thanks to wifi and cloud connect, so whether you have your phone or you left it at home I could get my notifications.
- With the Moto Body Fitness Tracker feature, the watch will track your heart rate, calories burned, or steps taken. The watch will also send notifications about your activity, to push me farther. The watch is water resistant and you can exercise with it on.
- The watch easily charges with the wireless charging dock. When charging, the watch displays the battery level. The battery should last about a day and half. I would wear the watch all day and still have battery power left over.
I was offered the opportunity to demo this product for a month and returned item to Verizon. All opinions are strictly bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com and are honest.
Bubbingwitheleganceandgrace.com was not compensated or given a product for this review.
by | Jul 22, 2016 | Giveaway, Travels |
Hi Beautiful People,
It’s a hot summer in the city. Many families are making plans for the summer. Maybe a staycation, or a vacation before school starts or maybe looking for pokemons across the country to capture. I know when I travel with my hubby, the number one thing I need is a smart bag that fits everything I need to take with me. It needs to be comfortable at the same time and not feel like a heavy weight. People, myself included, do not like to carry a lot of luggage, especially if they are traveling on an airplane.
This weekender bag that is part of this Giveaway is essential for summer travels and all of your year-long needs.
Why you say?
1. Weekend Getaway bag – You can carry your clothes, shoes, makeup and toiletries .
2. Travel bag – The bag is big enough for what you need, but small of enough to fit into the overhead compartment on the airplane.
3. Exercise bag – Carry your workout gear, towel and water with you after the office and also include a change of clothes.
4. Diaper bag – Perfect bag for the mom, aunt or nanny to carry extra diapers and things they need with them for the baby.
5. And you can also include your iPad, iPadPro, Kindle or your favorite electronic device with you as well.
The ideas are endless and fun rolled into one beautiful bag.
One winner will receive this wonderful weekender bag and $60 cash ( or Amazon gift code, winners choice)
The cash prize is provided by Katherine , Roz and our wonderful co hostesses.
The weekender bag is provided by La Bella Vita Cucina and Katherines Corner.
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by | Jul 20, 2016 | Bible Verse of the Day |
Hello Wonderful People!
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Anyone knows John 3:16. It is probably the most widely known scripture in the Bible and is the the foundation of our Christian faith. You see it everywhere: on billboards, on business cards and at baseball games. But have you taken the time to read and study the scripture to know what it says. When you meditate on these words, you understand know how powerful God’s love for you really is. Yes, God loves you so much and that He loves the World so much that He gave us His son Jesus, to die on the cross. If we believe that Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected, we shall have everlasting life. What an awesome thing!
When most people talk about John 3:16, they do not include verse 17 with it. But for me, I believe that verse 17 is just as important as verse 16. In verse 17, we learn that Jesus came into the save us and to bring us back into right standing with God. The story of Jesus and HIs ministry on the Earth was not here to condemn us or persecute us in any kind of way. Many people think that God does not love us if we have sinned against Him. But to the contrary, Jesus came into this World for everyone. Everyone has sinned in one way or another; and in need of redemption.
If you ever think that God does not love you for any reason, then all you need to do is meditate on John 3:16 and 17. Spend time in the presence of God and think about His love. Think about all that He has done for you. Think about His Son Jesus and the power of redemption through Him. Think and Know that God is Love. Jesus is Love. And God is for you.
by | Jul 20, 2016 | Fashion, Review |
Hi Beautiful People,
Hope you are having a lovely day and getting out there enjoying the summer.
I find that I always need to keep in my purse my battery charger because I never know when I may need it.
If you are traveling or at the office, it is always good to have your techie gadgets fully charged at all times. Whether you need to keep your phone charged to keep track of the road for GPS purposes or to keep the cell phone fully charged to make phone calls, a portable charger is a good item to have in your arsenal.
The kate spade New York slim portable charger is a battery on the go that’s stylish and can fit in your purse or handbag. If your cell phone is running low, you can use the charger and instantly plug the cable that’s attached into your phone and start charging immediately.
kate spade New York Slim portable charger Verizon.com
Features
* The style is a slim design gold stripe signature style of kate spade designs – pulling this out of your purse, people would not know if it was a charger or a compact case.
* Over 8 hours of additional talk, text and surf time
* Quick Charging time
* Integrated Lightning connector and Hidden Captive charging cable – when the cable is not in use you can tuck it back into to the resin compartment.
Portable backup has a rechargeable 1500 mph lithium polymer battery for Micro USB devices meaning you can plug the charging cable into your Mac Air or Mac desktop and you can recharge the battery. The battery charger is user friendly and not difficult to use. I had to make sure that the charger is fully charged before I put it in my purse. After my phone or other techie device is fully charged, I removed the charging cable and have it ready for the next use.
kate spade New York Slim portable charger
The charger is compatible with iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Touch (5 generation). I used the charger with my own iPhone 6 Plus. Check with Verizon.com if you have any questions about compatibility.
The retail price is $49.99 which is a very good price. Everyone one should have a charger because you never want to have the battery in your phone to go low and you have no resources available to get more talk time on your phone when you need it.
I was offered the opportunity to demo this product for a month and returned item to Verizon. All opinions are strictly bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com and are honest.
Bubbingwitheleganceandgrace.com was not compensated or given a product for this review.
by | Jul 13, 2016 | Fashion |
Hello Beautiful People,
The weather is hot and sticky so when it comes to skincare it needs to work and absorb into my skin.A very important part of my skincare includes Vitamin c. And if you are over 30 Vitamin C is a great for skin suppleness and rejuvenation.
NewYorkBiology.com
New York Biology The Ultimate cosmeceuticals Super Vitamin C ascorbic Acid (L) revolutionary anti aging antioxidant formula is a product that I have absorbic been using for about month. The packaging is excellent when it arrived, the stopper was packed separately in the box wrapped in bubble wrap.
New York Biology says that this is the worlds most effective serum, driven by 10% L- ascorbic acid, 3% Magnesium Ascrobyl Phosphate, 0.9% tetrahexyldecyl Ascobate and Tocopheryl Acetate (D-Alpha). Using Triple C technology, the formula has immediate effect, and such effect is long and extensive. It brightens skin , catches free radicals, and helps collagen formation. The serum really doesn’t have a scent and can be used once or twice daily. Directions: Apply drop or two of the Vitamin C serum to the face and neck with your fingertips as it absorbs into the skin.
Highlights of some of the other ingredients in the serum
Aqua, Witch Hazel,Vanilla Planifolia fruit oil,orange peel oil, jasmine oil, sandalwood oil, Rosa Damascena flower oil, soybean oil, Lavender oil and xantham gum. Two ingredients I see a lot in skincare and beauty products in general are Caprylyl glycol and phenoxyethanol. Not two of my favorites but they are at the bottom of the ingredients list so its the least amount on the serum.
Vitamin C Serum
The vitamin C serum contains certified organic ingredients. Really important to me that the serum is made in the USA. It’s not tested on animals.
I cannot really tell if a product is good for me or not in a week. I have been using it every morning and a little goes a long way. I really like how the serum goes on smoothly and makes my face look radiant. I make sure that I put SPF on because its Vitamin C and you never should go out the house without it because its protection for your skin.
If you are allergic to any of the oils or ingredients that were listed you may be able to use a small, however please check with you doctor first.
FTC Disclosure:
This product was purchased at a discounted price in order to write this review.
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