by | Aug 25, 2016 | Review |
Hello Wonderful People,
I hope that your week is going well! It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of August Where did the summer? I know it’s been hot, humid and very rainy here in the Show Me State. So, for me, I am so looking forward to fall. One important thing to think about in August is ‘Back to School.’ Whether it is you or your child, going back to school is a big deal. In addition to the school supplies and new clothes that need to be bought, you may also want to consider upgrading or purchasing new cell phones for you and the family. With all the phones on the market, it is hard to know which one is the best one for you and your family. You may want to consider the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 available from Verizon Wireless.
Because of our partnership with Verizon Wireless, we tried this phone for about a month to write a review on the blog. We enjoyed using this phone because of the many features that it offered and how easy it was to use.
Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Product Description From Verizon
The Motorola Droid Turbo 2 has the world’s first shatterproof display, guaranteed not to crack or shatter for four years. It has a battery that can last up to 48 hours from a single charge. The Turbo charging port can charge the battery for thirteen hours of use in only fifteen minutes. The built-in camera can captures the perfect shot with its 21–megapixel rapid–focus feature. The phone is powered by fast 4G LTE, only from Verizon. The DROID TURBO 2 comes in 32GB internal memory and is available in Black Soft-Grip, Black-Pebble Leather, Gray Ballistic Nylon, or Winter White Soft-Grip. Check out VerizonWireless.com for additional details on all of these features and specifications.
My favorite feature of the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 is exclusively found only on the Motorola brand of mobile phones. When each of your family members has a Motorola phone, they can keep connected with each other with the app known as Moto Loop. After setting up the app, you can add members to your Loop and check-in with them throughout day. You can track their location on a map. It may be a child coming home from school or a husband who is out running errands on his day off. It can also be used for an elderly parent who is staying by themselves and need to checked on each day. Moto Loop provides that peace of mind for a mother or wife who who wants to keep her family members close at hand. The app can also be connected to your NEST thermostat to adjust the temperature and HUE lighting devices to turn lights on and off. This great feature keeps tabs on your house when you are not at home and helps keep it energy efficient as well.
We recommend the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 to anyone who wants to use an advanced phone with many high-quality features. We recommend that everyone in the household have this same phone. It provides easy connections with each other throughout the day. It keeps everyone at peace because no has to worry about not have the best phone. The phone retails on Verizon’s website for $528. Check with a Verizon representative for any special promotions or sales related to this phone.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Verizon Wireless provided BubblingWithEleganceAndGrace.com with a demo of the Motorola Droid Turbo 2, to write this review. All opinions are strictly our own. We did not receive any monetary compensation to write this review. After the one month time, the phone was returned to Verizon.
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 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 | May 28, 2016 | Fitness, Review |
Hello Beautiful People,
Do your muscles feel a little tight after an intense workout?
I work out regularly, usually three to five times a week. My routines include Zumba, Daily Burn, The Firm, and free weights. With the intensity that I work out, my muscles can get sore and tight. Sometimes I don’t even know that I am tight until the next day or if I use a massage stick on my muscles. I have been looking to purchase a foam roller but I selected the BYCFITness Muscle Roller Stick. This muscle stick has nine spindles that work independently as I roll it up and down the muscle area that I want more stretch. However, the stick can be used for so much more. The stick is plastic and measures 18 inches long and when I roll the stick there’s a good rubber grip on each end. This product has 168 five stars and retails for $19.99 on Amazon.
JT stretching out her thigh with the stick
The BYCFItness Muscle Roller stick details on Amazon.com
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- PEAK FITNESS AND THERAPY TOOL – Highly Recommended by Professional and Amateur Athletes (Marathon Runner, Swimmer, Cyclist, Gymnast, Ballerina…),Personal Trainers,Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Yoga Instructors, Pilates Instructors, and more.
- DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE to Release Muscle Tension & Tightness, Reduce Work-out Pain & Soreness, and Increase Circulation- Improving Your Overall Flexibility and Mobility.
- FINALLY RELIEVE PAIN in those Hard-To-Reach Areas in Your Back, Legs, Hamstrings, Calves, Feet, IT Bands, Shoulders, etc. Also Helps Relieve Sciatica, Plantar Fasciitis, Trigger Points, Cramps, and more.
- SUPERIOR QUALITY AND DESIGN: Nine Individual Pressure-Sensitive Rollers Wrapped Around a Solid Steel Core Create a Durable, Easy-to-Use, Lightweight Tool That’s Perfect for Both Home Use and Travel. Toss in Your Gym Bag and Go!
- EXTRAS: Free E-Book Included with Purchase – Learn Proper Techniques to Maximize Efficiency and Prevent Mis-Use. *100% Satisfaction Guaranteed* – Backed By Our Free Lifetime Warranty. Save Yourself the Time and Hassle of Going Through Cheap, Flimsy Imitators – Buy Now with Confidence
JT using roller after Zumba
When purchasing a muscle stick, you will receive a free e-book that shows you exactly how to use the stick correctly. I highly recommend this product if you regularly exercise with weights or do high-intense cardio workouts. Your muscles are bound to be sore or tight. Your muscles will thank you for it. If you have any questions about your exercise routines or if the stick is right for you, please consult with your doctor first.
DISCLAIMER:
Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com received the BYCFItness Muscles Roller Stick at a discounted price in order to write this review. We received no monetary compensation to write this review. All opinions are strictly our mine.
by | May 25, 2016 | Blogging / Technology, Review |
Hello Beautiful People,
Blessings to you!
Recently, I was leisurely spending a Saturday afternoon reading an e-book on my iPad2, when suddenly a pop-up window comes up saying that my storage was full. Super Big Bummer! When that menu appears, I have to do an overview of what I have on my iPad, from the apps, to music and photos. I have to look through everything and delete what is taking up too much space, or delete apps that I don’t need or use any more. Why do you have to do that you say? Glad you asked! Because my iPad2 has only 16GB of storage and anything over 12GB is too much if I have to do an update on the operating system. Unfortunately, that is my only option I have at the moment.
For about three weeks, Verizon Wireless provided me with an opportunity to demo the new iPad Pro (9.7 inch) with 32GB of memory. I wanted to demo a iPad with at least 32GB to see if made a difference and that I wouldn’t be seeing that annoying pop-up menu and more.
The moment I took the new iPad Pro out of the box, I noticed a difference. The iPad Pro 9.7″ is thinner and slightly smaller than my iPad 2. It is almost light as a feather, weighing at just one pound on our scale; while officially Apple notes that the weight is 15.36 ounces – about the same. The iPad Pro 9.7″, protected in a case, will easily fit into a medium to large purse or tote. There is no concern that this tablet will weigh you down.
Weighing in at just one pound, this iPad Pro delivers a powerful punch.
I really enjoy the iPad Pro. Can’t you tell from my expression on my face? Can you see that the iPad Pro is smaller than the case my iPad2 fit in? Again, lighter and thinner, simply genius.
JT not wanting to give the iPAD Pro back after the demo period had ended.
With 32GB of memory, I have sufficient storage to keep all the apps that I want on the tablet, without having to delete any of them when a new update is needed to the operating system. I added several more new apps and still had enough storage to add my music and photos. In addition to the fun things that the iPad can do (music, Siri, photos, and videos), I also have my brain apps to challenge my mind. When my hubby and I bought the iPad2, we thought that 16GB would be enough storage; but we soon found out that this was not the case. And now, the new iPad Pro doesn’t even come in a 16GB option. I guess Apple knows that 16GB is way too little since the operating system continually eats away at the storage amount.
Brain Games on the iPad Pro. It’s not all fun and games for me.
It amazes me that a device so small and so lightweight can deliver with such powerful capabilities. If you have never experience the joy of using an iPad, I recommend that you give this one a try. From the 12MP built in camera, to the 10 hour battery, to the newest Retina Display, to Garageband already installed this iPad does not disappoint. But I was a little (okay a lot) disappointed when I had to return the iPad Pro back to Verizon. I definitely will be in the market to purchase the new iPad Pro with the 32GB or more storage space. And then I won’t have to be struggling with my current iPad and seeing which app I need to delete when the new updates are ready to be installed.
DISCLAIMER:
Verizon Wireless provided <BubblingWithEleganceAndGrace.com> with an iPad Pro (9.7 inches) to demo for 21 days in order to write this review. I did not receive any monetary compensation to write this review or gifted an iPad Pro. All opinions stated in this review are strictly my own and not that of Apple or Verizon Wireless.
by | Apr 13, 2016 | Review |
Hi Beautiful People,
Today has been a crisp 60 degree, sunny, blue sky day in the Show-Me State; not having to turn on the air conditioning has been a blessing.
Over a cup of Chai, I was thinking how much I enjoy high-tech gadgets, even more so than my hubby. My iPhone 6plus is great, however Jay has a Samsung S6 that he thinks is cool too. Yes, a house can be a home with different brand gadgets. My hubby and I recently had the opportunity to demo the newly released Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone and the Samsung Gear S2 Watch. The technology duo, courtesy of Verizon Wireless, can be paired to work together.
JT using the new Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung S7 Specifications:
The Samsung S7 screen is bigger and clearer than the S6. The smartphone runs on the Android operating system, powered by Google. With Android, you have access to Google Play to find cool new apps or movies, music and other media options. If you are not familiar with Android and Google Play, it is quick and easy to navigate and to learn to use. One key feature that I like is the ample selection of moving image backgrounds available, a feature that is not available on the iPhone.
Clear screen
The phone has a slim profile and is feather-light, weighing in at only 5.36 ounces. It will not weigh down your handbag, and it can easily slip into your pocket without a problem. It looks like the phone’s width is less than a 1/2″ inch.
The Thinness of Samsung7
Other details from the Verizon website:
– The dual–pixel camera provides faster, more precise autofocus and a new low–light sensor for fewer blurry photos and crisp detail even in soft light. You can get brighter selfies even in low–light settings.
– The phone had 32GB internal memory that can be expanded with a 200GB microSD card. That’s up to 50,000 songs, 130 movies and 200,000 photos.
– Hear the difference with HD voice. If you have dual Samsung phones, you can do video chat, make calls over Wi-Fi, take video calls, talk and surf at the same time.
– Water resistant
– Fast, wireless charging with the power cord that is included with the phone.
Gear S2 Watch
Since I am a gadget gal, I think that it is awesome that the Galaxy S7 smartphone can be paired with the Gear S2 watch. The Gear S2 has many features that make it a worthwhile investment. It provides quick access to new email messages, tracks your fitness activities and a host of other things.
If you are active and do not have to take your phone with you all the time this gadget may be for you. The S2 will track your steps, measure your heartbeat and record your amount of time spent walking, running or another fitness activity.
In the photo below, you see my hubby wearing the Gear S2 with the Snoopy home screen. In the settings mode, you can create an appearance that is as unique as your personality. It will show your beginning interface, in our case, it was Snoopy as the Red Baron. It could have the look of a traditional watch or one of the many other designs that are included. The watch will remain in the off mode. However as soon as the watch is turned towards you, the watch turns on and the first screen appears.
Jay wearing the Samsung Gear S2 Watch
Gear S2 Specifications
– The watch is sleek and comfortable. It includes a second identical band if you need to replace it. The watch is designed to be for either male or female with its neutral design.
– The watch can be used the as my phone. When a call comes in, the Caller ID will show who is calling and you can actually use the watch to talk to the other person. Kind of reminds me of Dick Tracy!
– The watch provide access to your email account and get a notification when I have a new message. The interface on the watch does not show the images; but I can read the text by scrolling.
– The watch’s bezel rotates which allows the user to access the different menus, options and apps. There are two buttons on the right side: one for manually go between the different screens and the other for waking up the watch.
Buttons work for you
– I setup the watch to work with the Samsung Pear app, which is designed to be used when exercising and working out. There is a stopwatch, activity tracker that will record my steps, and heart rate monitor.
Working out with the Gear S2 Watch
-The Samsung Gear S2 watch is compatible with other Android devices; not just the Galaxy S7.
-The Gear S2 operates on the 3G network so you can make calls, use GPS for directions, and send and receive text messages.
Gear S2 on Charger
– I can take the watch off and charge it wirelessly on the dock, shown above. It is simple and easy to set up, pair with your smartphone and to use throughout the day. Keep in mind that the watch needs to be charged daily, as the battery only last about a day. I can see how much memory is left on the watch as soon as it touches the dock.
S2 Charger without watch
The watch is available at Verizon for $299.99 with a 2-year contract ($349.99 retail price).
If you are in the market for a new smartphone, I recommend the Samsung Galaxy S7. It is sleek and stylish, easy to use with the Android operating system and fully-loaded with many great apps. The Gear S2 watch is a great add-on; and I would recommend it if want to have the latest technology at your finger tips; but don’t want have our smartphone available.
DISCLAIMER:
Verizon Wireless provided us with the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Gear S2 watch to demo for twenty-one days. We did not receive any monetary compensation to write this reviews. All opinions are strictly our own.
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