by | Jan 31, 2016 | Beauty, Review |
Hello Beautiful People!
Wow! It was a whopping 65 degrees today. It is important during this time of year to keep moisturized.
I want to make sure that my skin is moisturized but firm. A mask is a good way to keep the moisture and give you that youthful glow. Everyone wants to look younger and what better way to feel refreshed and energized then going through an invasive procedure. We recently had an opportunity to try a clay mask and exfoliating scrub from Valentia which can be purchased from Amazon. It retails for $54.99 but the Amazon price is $25.00
Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask:
– Draws out impurities
– Improves skin tone
– Reduces pore size
– Firms and strengthens skin
Valencia Skin Detoxifying Mask
How to get that moisturized glow?
1. Wash your face with your favorite cleanser or scrub. I used Valentia Eternal Exfoliating Scrub with Green and White teas. The scrub smells great and has olive butter, avocado butter and kukui butter.I used a small amount and rubbed the scrub with my fingertips in a circular motion on my face and rinsed with warm water.
The scrub:
Brightens skin
Improves skin tone
Softens the skin
Prevents breakouts
2. Dry your face with a dry cloth and start
3. Apply the mask onto dry skin for 15-30 minutes avoiding the eye area
4. Rinse with warm water with a damp cloth
Key Ingredients:
CoQ10:Responsible for cell production in the human body. CoQ10 lessens the appearance of wrinkles by reducing free radical damage and stimulating health collagen production.
Hibiscus and Cranberry Fibers: Both lend their anti-aging properties to firm and reinforce the skin,helping to reduce the creation of new wrinkles.
Astaxanhin: A powerful antioxidant that repairs collagen production combats free radical damage, and restores skin to elastic, bright and wrinkle free tones and textures.
Kaolin Clay: Known for its detoxifying powers, clay minerals draw out impurities, improve skin tone, and tighten pores for smoother firmer skin.
Plant Stem Cells: This French developed constituent naturally decreases the level of pro-agingtoxins working to soothe the skin, reduce redness, and improve eveness.
Spurulina: A botanical stimulant full of vitamins and minerals that hydrates the skins surface and contributes to tissue regeneration of the skin.
I recommend both of these products because I can feel the scrub and the clay working on my skin. I would use both products twice a week.
DISCLAIMER:
This post is a review for Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask and Valentia Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub. Bubbling With Elegance and Grace received these products at a discounted price to review. We received no monetary compensations to write this review and all opinions are our own honest opinions.
by | Jan 29, 2016 | Music, Review |
HI Beautiful People,
It has been such a lovely day, sunny but cold. It has been unseasonably warm for most of the winter. It is been nice to get some cool bright days and snow. I have been listening to Thousand Foot Crutch on Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone by Dr. Dre. The design is much different than your typical earbuds because the it goes over the ear. One unique feature is that these earbuds operate only with a Bluetooth connection that has a range up to 30 feet.
JT putting powerbeats over ears
The Dr. Dre Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone package comes with four earbuds to ensure a custom sold fit and go over my ears easily. As you can see in the picture below, my ears are small so the ear hooks ride forward a little bit; but that does not inhibit the quality of the sound.
Up close powerboats by Dr. Dre
In this picture I wanted to show the Powerbeats and do not have an attachment cord that plug into your cell phone, tablet, computer or other mobile device. This is perfect for me because I can exercise, clean my house or any other task as long as I stay within 30 feet of my device. I don’t have to keep my device right next to me. If I go pass that distance, it will cut off.
It is essential that you stay with in this range if you want a clear signal.
Benefits
- IPX4 sweat and water resistant with RemoteTalk wrap-around cable
- Listen wirelessly at ip to 30 feet from paired Bluetooth™ device
- Premium sound, lightweight design
Features
- Easily pairs to your Bluetooth® device within a 30-foot range*
- Premium sound performance and rechargeable 6-hour battery**
- Sweat and water resistant
- Tangle-free, wraparound cable
- No-slip grip in-line mic and remote for calls
- Lighter and compact with a flexible ear hook
- Includes 1 year limited warranty from manufacturer
*Wireless performance may be affected by nearby objects including walls, metal items, and other wireless devices. *Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, carrier network and, signal strength.
I mentioned earlier that if you go beyond the 30 feet, it may disconnect, I didn’t have a problem going from my office to another office when I was at work. I tried to see how far the sound would go when I left my phone in my office and went down the hall and after 30 feet the connection disconnected so they are accurate about the length of range.
Full view Powerbeats by Dr. Dre
First, to use Dr. Dre Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone, you will need a wifi connection for your device.To begin getting my groove on, I have to make sure that the button behind the earpiece on the earpiece of the powerbeats is turned on. Then I have to go to my settings On my iPhone and select the device I want to connect with and it instantly connected. Once connected I can go to my music and enjoy the sound.
iPhone bluetooth connect to powerboats by Dr. Dre
What does the Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone by Dr. Dre earpiece sound like?
Glad you asked! The sound is crisp and clear; and you cannot tell a difference with the Bluetooth. It does not a heavy bass sound, but overall the quality is good. If you are upgrading from cheap earbuds, you will notice the difference immediately. The Bluetooth connection does not affect the quality of the sound, it sounds like it is plugged up to your favorite device. The remote talk- control feature on the cord is a great feature for pausing tracks and adjusting the volume.
Pauses music while on calls
The Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone by Dr. Dre also gives a great benefit of pausing the music if a call is coming in. I can answer an incoming call and once I am finish the end the call the music will start playing, this was so cool to me.
The Dr. Dre Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone retail for $199.99 on the Verizon website. I recommend the headphones if you want to have a good pair of headphones but you don’t want to break the bank.
DISCLAIMER:
This post is a review of the Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone. Verizon Wireless provided Bubbling With Elegance and Grace with a 21-day demo period, at which time it was returned back to Verizon. All opinions are our own honest opinions. We did not receive anY compensation for this review.
by | Jan 5, 2016 | Haircare, Review |
Hello Beautiful People,
JT using Sheilo products
I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and New Years Day. The Christmas Holiday was rainy and warm. It had felt more like springtime than winter. With El Nino throwing the weather patterns all out of whack, you just don’t know what to expect from day to day. With the warmer and balmy days with higher humidity, my hair can get frizzy. It is these days when I need a good frizz control product to add to my hair to keep down the poof. All hair products are not created equal and are not good for my hair. Many times, frizz products can contain alcohol or will make your hair feel tacky. I have to be selective and oh so cautious about what I put into my hair.
Shielo offers a Frizz Control Shine Restoration Oil that retails for $34.99 on its website. It does not leave my hair feeling sticky or tacky. I put in on my freshly-cleansed hair right out of the shower. I do not use the oil with any heat tools in my hair. I have been chemical free and relaxer free for more than six years and my hair is naturally curly.
Shielo’s website says the Shine Restoration Oil:
SMOOTHES, SOFTENS AND ADDS SHINE
CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS, PARABEN FREE. 1 OZ 30 ML
Premium hair oil for restoration of shine and smoothness. Speeds up drying time by 40%. Its color enhancement properties last long term, and it increases hair manageability and removes frizz. Protects from heat styling. Users can expect significant results after one use. Long term use reverses damage caused by chemical treatments, heat styling and coloring. For all hair types.
– adds strength and promotes hair healing
– renews the hair cell structure
-heat wave technology protects the cuticle.
JT after using the Shielo Shine Restoration Oil
When I style my hair, I add a couple of pumps to the palm of my hair, rub my hands together and apply to my hair as I style it. I wear my hair more naturally curly but also straight on occasion. The product does not feel hard in my hair and smells earth and clean. The oil contains paraben-free organic ingredients. Some of my favorite ingredients include apple fruit extract, lemon fruit extract, lemon peel extract, sugar cane extract and cocoa extract. I would recommend this product because the restoration oil does not flake, does not feel oily, goes in my hair quickly and leaves my hair feeling smooth and not hard.
DISCLAIMER:
Shielo provided BUBBLINGWITHELEGANCEANDGRACE.COM with one bottle of the Frizz Control Shine Restoration Oi to write this review. We received no monetary compensation and all opinions are honest and strictly our own.
by | Nov 30, 2015 | Fitness, Review |
Hello Beautiful People!
Whether you are new to exercise or have been active for many years, the key to achieving a healthy lifestyle is setting and achieving fitness goals. With so much information out there about fitness and nutrition, it may be overwhelming to the beginner. Without the help of a personal trainer, you may not know how to get started. Working with a personal trainer can be have its benefits, but at a price that may be out of reach for many people.
Instead of investing in a trainer, there are other options available. You may want to purchase a fitness tracker that can guide you in the right direction. The popularity of fitness trackers have taken off in the last few years because so many more people are taking charge of their own health. Recently, Verizon Wireless provided BubbingwithEleganceandGrace.com with an opportunity to sample one of these fitness tracker – the Fitbit Charge HR. After trying the Fitbit for twenty-one days, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a better understanding of their current fitness level and how to take it to a higher level.
Getting Started
Setting up and getting started with the Fitbit couldn’t be any easier. Firstly, I downloaded the Fitbit app to my smartphone and created an account. Once I created the account and signed in, I followed the step-by-step instructions on my phone on how to to sync the Fitbit with my phone and how to get started. In only a couple of minutes, I was ready to go. Out of the box, my Fitbit needed to be charged. Included with the Fitbit is a charger that connects to my computer. Charge time is one to two hours, depending on how low the battery is. A fully-charged battery will last about five days. One great feature of the Fitbit is that you will get a notification on your phone and via email when the battery is low and needs to be charged.
Jay using the Fitbit Charge HR while doing P90.
Use for the Fitbit Charge HR
Fitbit offers several choices when selecting the tracker that is right for you. Each type of Fitbit monitors steps taken per day and miles walked; but I wanted one that would also monitor my heart rate; so I selected the Fitbit Charge HR. The Charge HR also monitors the quality of my sleep and allows me to add my daily water intake and weight change. Also, the HR ensures that my heart rate was within the acceptable levels while at rest and that it was elevated enough during my workouts.
Fitness experts agree that an active lifestyle leads to a healthy lifestyle. Being active means walking at least a minimum of 10,000 steps each day. With the Fitbit, its easy to see if you are on track with this number. With just a glance at the FitBit, the display monitor lets you know how many steps you have taken for the current day. Depending on how active you are, this goal may seem to easy to achieve or difficult to reach. After using the FitBit for a week, I realized that I was not getting to the 10,000 level of steps on a consistent basis and the FitBit motivated me to reach that level. I made sure that I was active throughout my day, at home and at work because I wanted to make sure that I met that goal. You can monitor the number of steps on the FitBit or on your smartphone using the app.
Screenshot of the FitBit app showing my daily progress.
A second feature that I like about the FitBit Charge HR is that it monitors my heart rate throughout the day and while I am exercising. Having your heart rate in the right zone, whether at rest or while exercising, is key to a healthy lifestyle. I recommend checking with your doctor to see what your passive heart rate should be and then use the FitBit to ensure that it stays within this level. You can also take the information gathered by the FitBit and give it to your doctor who can determine any additional monitoring is needed.
Heart rate monitored throughout the day.
While exercising, your heart rate needs to be elevated to a certain level to be considered in a fat-burning stage or a cardio stage. When setting up the FitBit, these levels are determined by your age. Once your rates are established, the FitBit will tell you if you are in the right zone when exercising. One of my regular exercise routines is the stationary bicycle. The first time I rode for 30 minutes and realized that my heart rate was not elevated high enough to be considered a good fat-burning exercise. I needed to increase the speed on the bike and then found the rate zone that I needed to be at to be the most effective for me.
Heart rate during a P90 cardio workout.
The image above shows my heart rate during a 40 minute cardio workout. Without the FitBit, I would not have known if I was in the right zone or if my exercise was effective. Based on this information, I could increase the intensity to have better overall effects.
Thought out the day, the FitBit will send notifications to your smartphone or to your email, letting you know if you have achieved a goal, or if the battery needs to be charged. This provides great motivation to keep using the FitBit and working towards a healthy lifestyle.
Smartphone notification after achieving the 10,000 step goal.
After trying the FitBit Charge HR for 21 days and seeing what it can offer, I would recommend it to any one who would be interested in taking charge of their health and making some healthier adjustments. I found out that I was not as active as I had originally thought and that I needed to increase my cardio workouts in order to achieve a fat-burning heart rate. Without the FitBit, I would have not known these things. In addition, after talking with a friend at work about what this FitBit can do, it motivated her to purchase one of her own. Being healthy is such a key to enjoying and having a long productive life. And if a small device that you wear on your wrist can help with that, I would highly recommend it. Don’t wait until the new year to make any changes, start now. Your body will thank you.
DISCLAIMERS:
Verizon Wireless gave BubblingWithEleganceAndGrace.com the FitBit Charge HR to demo for 21 days, after which I returned it back to Verizon. I did not receive any monetary compensation to write this review. All opinions and comments are strictly my own.
With diet and exercise, always consult with your doctor or your health professional before using a fitness tracking device, starting any new exercise routines or if you have any medical issues that would prevent you from exercising.
by | Nov 29, 2015 | Food, Review |
Hello Elegant Readers!
I pray that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. I believe that Thanksgiving is not limited to one day a year, but it must be a lifestyle of gratitude and thanks.
In addition to thankful lifestyle, we must also live a healthy lifestyle. Along with regular exercise, we must eat the right foods in the right amount at the right times. Dietary experts tell us that Omega 3 is an essential ingredient in that healthy lifestyle. Omega 3 is found in many types of seeds and fish, like salmon, caviar and sardines. But if you do not like fish or want to get more Omega 3 in your diet, you may want to consider adding a supplement to your daily routine. I love fish; but I also want to take an Omega-3 supplement almost everyday because I want to have as much Omega-3 in my diet. I recently received a complimentary bottle of the Omega-3 Supreme Fish Oil supplements from Life & Food, Inc.
Omega-3 Supreme 1400mg Fish Oil with +75% Omega-3
Information about the supplements, as provided by Life & Food, Inc.
○ Highly concentrated and pure, pharmaceutical grade
(above 75% Omega-3)
○ 644/336 EPA/DHA levels
(Meeting GOED standards).
○ Fish Oil concentrate made from IFOS 5-star
certified fish oils (raw material).
○ Contains the minimum recommended 1,000 mg
of Omega-3s per serving.
○ Sourced from wild Alaskan caught Pollock.
Sustainable and certified operation by MSC.
○ USA Manufactured and laboratory
tested in FDA, GMP, NSF certified facilities.
○ Molecularly distilled, clean refined and tested.
○ Easy to swallow soft gelatin capsules.
○ Enteric coated for max absorption and no fish burps
Why Omega-3 Supreme 1400mg Fish Oil
Visiting your favorite vitamin store or searching online, you find many brands and types of Omega 3 supplements, at all price ranges. After trying Omega-3 Supreme Fish Oil softgels for the last month, I recommend that you give them a try, for the following reasons.
2 softgels contain 1400 mg pure fish oil concentrate
○ The softgels are easy to swallow because they are round and fairly small. They go down easily with only a small amount of water. I have tried much larger capsule from other brands and had issues swallowing them because they would get caught in my throat. I did not have this problem with these from Life & Food, Inc.
○ There is no fishy aftertaste or burps, which is a common issue with many Omega-3 capsules. You want take the fish oil capsules for the benefit of the fish, but you don’t want to taste the fish. With these Life & Food softgels, you will not have that issue.
○ There is 1400 milligrams of high-quality Alaskan pollock oil in these softgels. The fish oil is sustainably collected and is certified from the Marine Stewardship Council, a non-profit organization that addresses the problem of unsustainable fishing, and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. Having this certification is important to me because I know Life & Food, Inc shares the same concerns that I have for the environment.
DISCLAIMER:
I received the Omega-3 Supreme softgels at no cost in order to write to this review. All comments are strictly my own.
by | Oct 26, 2015 | Beauty, Review |
Hi Beautiful People,
Hope you are having a lovely day. We are full force in October and the leaves are changing colors and experiencing cool and warm days, all in the same week. During this time of the year, my skin loves moisture and loves feeling soft. I have had an opportunity to experience the Somaluxe brand for the first time. For the last month, I sampled the Somaluxe Argan Oil, the Somaluxe Lip Rescue and the Somaluxe Redness Repair. These three products are wonderful and I recommend adding them to your daily hair and beauty routine.
Somaluxe Argan Oil Hair Treatment
Somaluxe Argan Oil
This bottle contains only 100% pure oils that feel so good on the skin and it has a very refreshing scent.
Ingredients:
Jojoba oil, argan oil, Litsea essential oil, Bergamot essential oil, Lemon essential oil, Pink Grapefruit essential oil, Lime essential oil, Ginger essential oil, Rosewood essential oil, Lemongrass essential oil, Citronella essential oil, Patchouli Dark essential oil, Ylang Ylang essential oil, Cinnamon essential oil and Neroli essential oil.
Somaluxe Argan oil
A few drops goes along way, I use it in my hair for moisture. On the label the directions say you can use for frizz and anti- aging benefits. The oil can be applied to damp hair after shampooing or when hair is dry to added shine. The oil is not greasy and contains no alcohol. This product retails for $22.00 and can be purchased at Lady Soma. If you want to rejuvenate your hair and give it the moisture that it craves, this Argan Oil needs to be in your closet.
Somaluxe Lip Rescue
Somaluxe Lip Rescue
This small container offers a big punch. The smooth and rich concoction moisturizes for your lips at the first dab. I take a little amount on my finger and apply to my lips for a instant soothing feeling. The jar is small enough for me to keep in my purse and I can have it with me anytime my lips feel chapped or dry. With the cold weather coming in, this is a must have keep your lips form cracking and bleeding. This product retails for $22.99 and can be purchased at Lady Soma.
Lip Rescue II
Somaluxe Redness Repair
The Redness Repair is a targeted moisturizer aimed at helping with redness in the face. I recommend this moisturizer whether you have redness or not. The texture is light and absorbs gently into the skin. The Redness Repair does not smell like it is full of perfume. It contains ingredients like witch hazel and aloe vera that hydrate the skin. This product retails for $24.00 and can be purchased at Lady Soma.
I was extremely pleased with the quick results items from these three Somaluxe products. I recommend them to anyone who is looking to add effective products at a great price. You may think that the price is high. However, considering you only need a small amount of each to do the job, one bottle and/or jar will last you a long time.
*Products were sent to Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com, review is our honest opinion.
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