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.
Your co hostesses are
Weekender Giveaway hostesses
Karren from Oh My Heartsie Girl
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Nina from Ruby For Women
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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.
by | Jul 7, 2016 | Accessories |
When looking for diamond studs, knowing which size works well is important, and this article will help you know which sizes are best.
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Having a beautiful pair of diamond earrings in your jewellery box is often viewed as a must for every woman. They pretty much go with any occasion and can totally transform the simplest and most elegant of outfits. When you want to add that extra bit of sparkle, wearing your favourite pair of diamond studded earrings can go down a treat.
It can be tricky when it comes to choosing which size to get however. There’s no right or wrong when it comes down to picking the right size of diamond as it really should be considered as a whole. When you think holistically in terms of the Four C’s (the Cut, Clarity, carat weight and colour) as a whole, this really should make your mind up about a purchase. If you want to view a range of diamond stud earrings to get an idea of the sizes available, check out the classy diamond earrings at Serendipity Diamonds.
However, knowing which sizes are available and considering your own features and which sizes suit certain occasions better will really help. This is what we will now discuss. Firstly, let’s briefly look at how the size. The price is affected by the diamonds size.
How the size of a diamond stud affects price
The size of a diamond is essentially decided by how many carats it contains (its overall weight). It works out that 1 carat = 0.02g if you wanted to get down to the finer details. You will find in your search of diamond studs that the bigger they are, the higher price they will fetch. This is usually because the bigger diamonds are particularly unique as mining them is very tricky.
Here’s what to look out for when considering the best size for you…
- Knowing what they’ll be used for: This really comes down to which occasions you’ll wear them and which outfits you will pair the studs with. Larger studs work well in dressier settings such as balls or formal dinners whereas more subtle sizes (anything below 2 carats in weight) are good for dinners with friends and parties.
- Knowing your body type: your body shape will dictate which sizes look better on you then others. For example, smaller sizes will suit slender shapes whereas the bigger size stud will stand out more on a fuller figure.
- Knowing your face shape also counts as smaller and narrower face shapes seem to lend themselves nicely to a lighter carat weight.
- The choice of setting will impact how big the stud is too. Whether you go for a prong setting or a bezel, it will really help set the stone nicely. If you want to create the perspective your diamond is bigger than it actually is, a bezel setting works wonders!
Now you know a few ways to choose the right diamond size for your needs, you will definitely walk away with a winning pair.
This article is contributed by Katrina Fernandez.
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