LG - Watch W7 Smartwatch 44.5mm Stainless Steel Review

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product.

Christmas is right ahead of us along with the new year and with every new year is a renewed hope for many to start fresh with getting healthier. There are so many different avenues to help achieve fitness levels and the one that I have found that helps me to be accountable are devices. I like my devices and apps and have used them for years now which is why I enjoyed having the opportunity to try out the LG - Watch W7 Smartwatch in 44.5mm Stainless Steel which I must say is ultra sleek. I will also admit it is large but I don't mind that at all as with the touch screen, it's perfect. Powered by Wear OS, it provides Google Assistant and offers fitness tracking features which is ideal as I can pair it up with my Android phone. I also love the stainless steel design for the look and it resists corrosion and scratches, which is a bonus as I live in a cold wet climate and I am also a bit clumsy.

Nearly all of us have heard the Swiss are supreme watch makers and this watch has a Swiss-made gear box ensuring precise hand movements for the very best time monitoring. Now that I've touched on some of the cool specs, I'm going to focus on the other features that appealed to me from the fitness and health standpoint:

• Updated Google Assistant is ready to go with optimized AI and new fitness features making every minute matter with smart help assistance and health coaching right at your wrist.
• Access to Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking providing motivation to help achieve a healthier life with coaching and activity tracking based on American Heart Association and World Health Organization guidelines.
• Proactive Help from the Google Assistant that helps you by being one step ahead of the game (AI). Personalized help from Google Assistant providing the help before you even ask! That is nice!
• A feature that allows you to maximize your busy time with notifications that allow you to only glance and manage easier along with smart replies for when you are on the go or just short on time.
• First Wear OS by Google has mechanical hands AND a fully functional touchscreen that is easy to use. I had no issues maneuvering around the screen which makes the size of the watch perfect for this feature. 
• For those that prefer the watch only mode, the W7 will last 100 days between charges!

The LG - Watch W7 Smartwatch 44.5mm Stainless Steel is compatible with the iPhone/iOS and Android.

So far, I love it!  I've only have had it for a week and a half and I think it will help me stay on track with my health goals and it does help me as I'm quite inquisitive and am constantly looking up things up on Google!  There is still time to go out and buy one as it would make a great present to someone or even yourself!

Zondervan's Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women Review

As a mom to three girls, it's important to me to help my daughters' faith grow. There are many avenues in helping to assist in achieving that goal and one in particular that I like, are devotionals so I was thrilled to be able to receive Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women from Zondervan to review. The book is charming from its physical aspect with it not being too large to having a beautiful cover along with built-in ribbon book marker. The beginning page offers an entry if providing the devotional as a gift. There is a nicely written introduction for those that are new to devotionals providing a great way to start with an open mind to read each day's inspiring words. The beauty with the Bible is its timeless and a devotional provides a complimentary way reinforce what we learn.

As we took turn reading it daily, we found we really enjoyed each day's Scripture and devotional. Every day, my 15 year old would come and tell me what she learned and how it tied in to each person whether it was Ruth, Mary or another prominent female from the Bible. She likened how the stories were suitable to something she had already faced in her short little existence. On the site, you can take a look inside to see how nicely it has been put together and how easy it is to read whether you are young or older.

Another aspect I enjoyed about Zondervan's Beloved 365 Devotions for Young Women is the fact that although it is a devotional geared towards young women, it isn't one that tries to take the modern spin on feminism and run with it. It's one in which helps the young woman to see how they fit into the world in a Biblical viewpoint by using Scripture to empower each of us in every day life. I believe we are present to compliment one another and utilizing a devotional is a wonderful daily reminder on how Scripture can enrich our day to day lives. Having a silent moment to take a break when times are troubling or trying, or even when times are good, is a great way to remember why we should always have gratitude. Daily devotionals are superb for this.

As we progressed through each day, it's clear that Zondervan has geared the verbiage towards a modern word. Take Day 141 for example, "if you spent much time inside a school, a large group of people, or even just on social media, you've probably witnessed your fair share of bullying." Noting not only a current issue that is in the news, even though it's an issue that has been around probably since the beginning of time, but also calling out social media since this is the newest weapon for bullying. This helps to drive home the message as when one can relate to what is being conveyed, it has more of an impact. 

Every day touches on a key part of life that a young woman might be able to relate to or possibly will at some future point. If they aren't able to, they will be able to reflect upon what they read and utilize that information on helping them make the right decision. I think it will arm them in being better prepared and understanding how to emotionally take charge of situations. Day 192, for example, reinforces that sometimes things happen for reasons that we may not understand but God will bring us through it. That is always something to remember. Each day is filled with key points that will help us build a stronger bridge of love with God.

Overall, we enjoyed the Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women from Zondervan. We felt it was perfectly sized to take on the go or to have next to you without taking up a large space, the built-in bookmark allows you to never lose your space, each page is short, concise and easy to read and it provides an excellent message of Scripture to inspire the reader whether it's an issue they might be facing in real time or just something that will inspire them to help someone else or to prepare for something in the future. Each message is written in a modern way so the young woman can relate to it easier. My daughter enjoyed reading it and didn't object to reading it daily. I bought my oldest one a devotional years ago and think it's a great tool to have for any child and adult to not forget such an important rule which is to be grateful. It also provides an opportunity to have a conversation with God and to reflect daily with something that might be going on with the young woman's life when she might not feel she has anyone to turn to other than God. 

Christmas is coming and this would also make an excellent gift!

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