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Method Wood Floor Cleaner in Almond | Natural Home with Jennifer

Welcome to another episode of Natural Home with Jennifer. In today's video, I'm reviewing one of my favorite natural products ever: The Method wood floor cleaner in almond scent.



If you love the scent of almonds, you will absolutely love this wood floor cleaner.

Method writes,"We used to reserve our floor cleaning for very special occasions—like limbo night or the queen’s visit. But this non-toxic + biodegradable no-wax wood floor cleaner turns a chore into an almond-scented delight. Just squirt, mop and bask in the glow of a gleaming clean. Formulated for sealed hardwood and laminate floors."



To use: Squirt on floor and mop, using a damp or dry mop/cloth. Use a thin layer, enough to wet and clean the floor. Do not dilute. No need to rinse, either.

All of method’s ingredients are comprehensively assessed by a leading research firm to ensure their safety for people and the environment.

I truly love and highly recommend this wood floor cleaner. It's really an excellent product.

This is the microfiber mop I use.

You can find the Method wood floor cleaner on Amazon, but I get mine from Grove Collaborative, where I get all of my natural cleaning products. I highly recommend Grove because it is a wonderful company that has great perks for its VIP members, including free shipping and returns as well as frequent free gifts.

New customers to Grove Collaborative can get a free Mrs. Meyers gift Set, which includes a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, and Mrs. Meyer''s Multi-Surface Spray + Free shipping with VIP Trial when you sign up with Grove and spend $20. Existing members with Grove Collaborative can receive a free walnut scrubber sponge.


Thank you for joining me for today's Natural Home with Jennifer. If you have any natural products you'd like me to review, please leave them in the comment section below.

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on Monday!

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Shop with Me bare Minerals + Sephora | Dinner with My Sister | Jennifer L. Scott

In today's vlog, my sister and I go shopping and have dinner together. I've been running low on some basic makeup essentials so we also stop by Sephora and bare Minerals. I hope you join me for today's video.







Here is the makeup I purchased on my shopping trip. I was running very low on foundation, concealer, eyeliner, and mascara.

BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation in Sandstone 16



The lady at bare Minerals suggested that I try the bare pro foundation powder on top of the liquid foundation. I really like this combination together!

bareMinerals Bare pro Performance Wear Powder Foundation, Sandstone



For times when I am only using the powder foundation, she recommended I use this brush to apply it...

bare Minerals Core Coverage Brush



bareMinerals Correcting Concealer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, Medium 2, 0.07 Oz



I will use the Mineral Veil for times when I am only using the liquid foundation....

Bareminerals Mineral Veil



I was nearly out of eyeliner, so I purchased these two shades, which I really like.

bareMinerals Lasting Line Long-Wearing Eyeliner, Endless Orchid,



Bareminerals 'Lasting Line - True Romantic' Long Wear Eyeliner - Eternal Bronze



Bareminerals Gen Nude Patent Lip Lacquer - 2Legit



Bareminerals Gen Nude Patent Lip Lacquer - Dahling



Bareminerals Gen Nude Powder Blush - Pink Me Up



At Sephora, I purchased the following:

Benefit Boi ing Airbrush Concealer - # 03 (Medium) 5g/0.17oz



Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara - Burgundy



This was not purchased in my video, but if you're curious about the eyeshadow palette I used, it was the one by Kate that I purchased in Japan. I'll link it here for those interested.

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I hope you enjoy today's video.

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On The Ten-Item Wardrobe eCourse, Kathryn S. writes, "Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for being a great inspiration to me. As a fairly new wife and less than a year into motherhood, your advice has helped anchor my household in many ways including how to be a good steward of a thoughtful, well put together closet.
All the best"

Thank you, Kathryn! I'm so happy you enjoyed the course!


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Madame Chic in the Slovak Republic...

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Comment of the Week
Regarding Monday's pantry organization video, Erin G. writes, "When you played the horror music I laughed. That was a good one! You have a great size pantry. I can relate to wanting to organize during the summer as well. With two kids and a part time job during the school year, life gets hectic and chaotic! When I organized my pantry I purchased OXO containers which gave my pantry a sleek organized look and they're extremely easy for the family to use. I purchased mine on Amazon, Bed Bath Beyond as well as Home Goods. Hey, I'm always searching for a good deal! You should try the cereal containers OXO makes. I will never use anything other than those!"

Hi Erin, I think my horror music gave a few people a good laugh, including myself! I modeled it off of the old British TV show, How Clean is Your House? :) Thank you for the OXO recommendation. I do still need to buy cereal containers.

I hope you all enjoyed today's vlog-style shop-with-me video. I'll see you tomorrow for a new episode of Natural Home with Jennifer.


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Epic Pantry Organization | De-Clutter With Me | Jennifer L. Scott

I'm so busy throughout the school year, certain organizational projects get postponed. In my case, the much-needed organization project involved our pantry. When we moved into our house last August, it was never properly organized. Then we took our trip to Europe and when we came back 6 weeks later, we jumped back into our homeschool routine and the pantry never got sorted out.



Now that we are taking a summer break from school, I have time to tackle these organizational projects. Today, I bring you along with me. I de-clutter and organize our pantry and, while it's a lot of work, it feels so good to get the job done!

I actually did this video a few weeks ago and I can tell you, it's been wonderful walking into an organized pantry each morning. What a joy! Everyone in the house has noticed too and has taken care to keep it tidy. I hope you enjoy today's video and feel inspired to de-clutter along with me.

Mentioned in the video:


I use these can rack organizers to store my canned goods.


I use these seagrass baskets to hold my bagged goods and these wire baskets to hold onions and potatoes.

Because we live in California and earthquakes are prevalent here, I always have a supply of prepper foods and extra water. You never know when a natural disaster might strike, and it's best to be prepared. I have a combination of dehydrated, long-shelf life foods, including Eden Valley Farms, which has a 25 year shelf life, Emergency ready standard survival kit, and emergency drinking water (pack of 66).

The appliances I have on my shelf are the following, Vitamix blender, Instant pot, Crock pot, small slow cooker (I use this for my oatmeal), rice cooker, heart-shaped waffle maker (please note: my waffle maker is so old, I can't find it anymore so I have linked a similar one here), yogurt maker, and Kitchen Aide.

The Mrs. Meyer's lemon verbena multi-surface cleaner and the Aunt Fannie's Ant Remedy are both from Grove Collaborative.

Get a free Mrs. Meyers Cleaning Set, which includes a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, and Mrs. Meyer''s Multi-Surface Spray + Free shipping with VIP Trial when you sign up with Grove Collaborative for the first time. Existing Grove customers also get a free gift, a walnut scrubber sponge. *You must spend $20 in order to be eligible for the gift.

I hope you enjoy today's video.

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Regarding the debt-free course, Lynn writes, "Don't compare yourself to the Jones' - they are in DEBT!

I love it. Thank you Jennifer for everything you do - you continue to be a beacon of hope for me and an inspiration."

Thank you, Lynn! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the course.

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Lessons from Madame Chic in Russia...

На последней встрече #завтракpro с @firstelegantlady мы обсуждали этикет, элегантность, женственность, манеры. И Юлия посоветовала книгу про мадам Шик в качестве отправной точки для подробного изучения этих вопросов. ⠀ Пару дней я постила вдохновляющие сториз с цитатами, после которых очень многие спрашивали, что это за крутая книга? Вот же она! ⠀ Далекий волшебный мир французского шика, спокойствия, наслаждения жизнью. В этом мире семьи после ужина слушают классическую музыку и обсуждают прочитанные книги. Их гардероб состоит из 10 предметов, которые прекрасно сочетаются друг с другом. У них ровная спина, аккуратный маникюр и улыбка Моны Лизы. Они не спят в старых футболках и брюках с дыркой, потому что удобно, они спят в пижамах, потому что красиво. Эстетика пронизывает всю их жизнь. ⠀ И это прекрасно. Я восхищаюсь мадам Шик, также как автор книги. Она учит нас тому, что красота вокруг. Не обязательно быть богачом, чтобы привнести ее в свою жизнь. Иногда достаточно достать наконец бабушкин фарфоровый сервиз, который видит свет только на новый год, и начать им пользоваться каждый день. ⠀ И еще мне очень понравился совет: "Экономьте слова, не будьте излишне откровенными. Говорите, если это необходимо. [...] К загадочным людям притягивает именно то, что они кажутся восхитительно довольными". Вот точно! Тут кроется мой грешок, я люблю потрещать о ерунде, особенно когда в компании возникает неловкая пауза. ⠀ Резюмируя: "Как говорил Ганди, давайте сами будем теми переменами, которые мы хотим увидеть в мире". ⠀ Кому-кому электронную версию? Лайк, коммент - как обычно

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lavender Surface Scrub | Natural Home with Jennifer

Welcome to our new Friday series, Natural Home with Jennifer, where I give you in-depth, honest reviews of natural cleaning products. Today, I'm reviewing Mrs. Meyer's Surface Scrub in Lavender. I tackle a deep stain on my stovetop with dazzling results from this natural scrub.



You can read about why I'm switching to natural cleaning products in Monday's blogpost, Switching to Natural Cleaning Products | New Series.


Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Surface Scrub works on the grimy surfaces throughout your home. This non-scratching gentle and effective cleaning scrub powder is made with a naturally safe ash and oxygen bleach for use on cleaning cookware, tile, stainless steel, porcelain fixtures, and more. It's chlorine and phosphate free, too.

*Ingredients are at least 98% naturally derived
*Phthalate free
*No animal derived ingredients




To use: wet the surface, sprinkle the powder, and scrub. For the tough stain on my stove, I let the powder sit for several minutes to penetrate the surface.

Please note, you can find the surface scrub on Amazon, but I don't recommend buying it there as the price is way higher than at Grove Collaborative. At the time of writing this, the scrub sells for $9.12 on Amazon, but on Grove Collaborative it is only $4.95. You can see the major price difference. Grove always has the best discounts for these natural products.

I hope you enjoy the review and cleaning session in today's video.




New customers can get a free Mrs. Meyers gift Set, which includes a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, and Mrs. Meyer''s Multi-Surface Spray + Free shipping with VIP Trial when you sign up with Grove Collaborative and spend $20. Existing members with Grove Collaborative can receive a free walnut scrubber sponge.

Thank you for joining me for today's Natural Home with Jennifer. If you have any natural products you'd like me to review please leave them in the comment section below.

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on Monday!

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Summer Berries Le No Makeup Look Tutorial | Jennifer L. Scott

I have a quick and easy le no makeup look for you today. The colors I use are inspired by summer berries and my orchid maternity dress.



The makeup used in the video is:
BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation in Sandstone 16



Benefit Boi ing Airbrush Concealer - # 03 (Medium) 5g/0.17oz

bareMinerals Correcting Concealer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, Medium 2, 0.07 Oz



Bareminerals Mineral Veil

bareMinerals Brow Color, Dark Blonde/Medium Brown



Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion


Laura Mercier Eye Art Artist's Palette Please note: Laura Mercier has changed the shades in this palette as it seems to have been updated. The shades I use in the video are Vanilla Nuts , Fresco, and bamboo.


Chanel Le Crayon Khol in Ambre

Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara - Burgundy



MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden The bronzer I show in the video is limited edition by MAC and no longer available. This is a similar color. I like the combination of the bronzer with the CHANEL Les Beiges stick below.

CHANEL les beiges healthy glow sheer colour stick blush no. 21



BH Lip palette in "nude lips" This is an affordable lip palette that I've enjoyed using for the past year. The colors do not have long staying power, but when I apply them with a brush on dry lips, they tend to stay on longer.

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I hope you enjoy the makeup tutorial in today's video.

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This Friday (tomorrow), June 22nd, I'll be speaking via teleconference to the LA Writers' Lab about my self-publishing success story. Alan Watt, the instructor and my writing mentor, has graciously allowed outside students to join in for my call! The call will take place at noon PST. Here are the details:

Workshop Number: 1-712-775-8972

Access Code: 744257

I hope to have some of you join the call. Thank you, Al!

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I introduced an amazing free offer for readers of The Daily Connoisseur in Monday's post on natural cleaning products.
New customers will receive a free Mrs. Meyers gift Set, when you spend $20, which includes a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, and Mrs. Meyer''s Multi-Surface Spray + Free shipping with VIP Trial when you sign up with Grove Collaborative. Existing members will receive a free walnut scrubber sponge.

I'll be posting another Natural Home with Jennifer video tomorrow, so be sure to stop by the blog for a new video and post.

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Lessons from Madame Chic in Japan...

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Comment of the Week
On Monday's Switching to All-Natural Products Cleaning Products video, A Lovely Life with Luna writes, "I am always happy to see when someone "goes natural"! I am an advocate for green cleaning, as someone diagnosed with asthma many years ago, I probably only have an attack 2-3 times per year, and I do attribute that to healthy cleaning products (in part)

I'm also a nurse that works in hospital setting with majority of patients over the age of 55. I have noticed (amongst many trends) a trend of female patients over the age of 55 to 60 yrs that women have MANY more complications of the lungs, whether that be COPD,emphysema, small nodules and cysts, and atelectasis than my male patients. I'd say the ratio of women to men with pulmonary complications is probably 6-8:1. On a side note I'm also noticing older women with a lot of liver and renal cysts, nodules, and just general anomalies- and these are organs that filter and excrete. Just food for thought."

Hi Luna, the study on the damaging effects of traditional cleaning products was a real eye-opener for me. And your observation on the declining health of older women regarding lung function is truly interesting. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm excited to switch to more natural cleaning products now to prevent future health problems.

Thank you to everyone for watching today's makeup tutorial. I hope you enjoyed it! I'll see you tomorrow for my first natural product review on Natural Home with Jennifer.

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Switching to All-Natural Cleaning Products | New Series | Natural Home with Jennifer

I'm really excited to launch a new series today on The Daily Connoisseur, Natural Home with Jennifer. I have made the decision to completely switch to all-natural cleaning products for our home. I've always been interested in natural cleaning products. As you will recall, I share my homemade lavender vinegar cleaner recipe in At Home with Madame Chic, and have also done a blogpost on it. This is an affordable natural cleaner that will aide you with many areas of your cleaning.

But while I was using my lavender vinegar spray, I was also using many cleaners that weren't natural: shower sprays, floor cleaners, dishwashing detergent, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet bowl cleaners, glass cleaners, and I'm sure many other cleaning products that I'm failing to think of right now.



Earlier this year, I read the major bombshell study that came out in many different publications on the detrimental effects of using traditional cleaning products on women's health. The study was published in many places including Newsweek, Fortune and Reuters.

The study, which was originally published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, discovered that, "Women cleaning at home or working as occupational cleaners had accelerated decline in lung function, suggesting that exposures related to cleaning activities may constitute a risk to long-term respiratory health."

The headlines on Newsweek and Fortune put it more bluntly:

"IMPACT OF CLEANING PRODUCTS ON WOMEN'S LUNGS AS DAMAGING AS 20-A-DAY CIGARETTE HABIT: STUDY"

"Using Household Cleaning Products Can be as Bad as Smoking a Pack A Day"

Yikes!

This study really convicted me, because I come in contact with cleaning products every single day of my life. Cleaning is a major part of my life, and I'm guessing yours too. Occasionally using my homemade vinegar cleaner wasn't going to cut it. I decided I needed to switch to all-natural products in all of the other areas of cleaning as well, not only for my sake, but my family's sake, and the environment's sake.

After I made my decision, I wasn't quite sure where to begin. Do I just go to the nearest store and see what natural products they have available? How do I make the switch?

I did a lot of research and found an online company called Grove Collaborative. I had heard of Grove from many of my friends who use it and it's also featured on some of my favorite YouTube channels like, How Jen Does It.

Grove Collaborative is a certified B Corp, which means it's a company that has passed the most rigorous standards for businesses that prioritize social, environmental, and community wellbeing. Every product they offer is natural and meets strict requirements to even be on their website, so you don't have to worry about any of the products you're purchasing. They sell very familiar brands in the natural product world such as Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Method and Seventh Generation. They also have their own line of eco-friendly, natural products. Grove also sell all-natural beauty products as well.

The best part is that they sell their products at a major discount. I price-checked so many of their products against Amazon, Target and Whole Foods and Grove sold them at the best price every time.

Grove has the option to have your cleaning products on a subscription service so you never run out. You are always reminded before your next shipment ships and are always able to modify or cancel your order at any time. If you don't want your natural products delivered to you on a subscription, you can just place a one-time order or as-needed orders. They are always offering free gifts and amazing deals. In short, it's a wonderful company.

Another exciting thing about Grove's all-natural products is that you can't find them in many places. They carry niche boutique cleaning products that smell and look amazing. Many of them I had never seen or heard of before! I love that their products infuse aromatherapy into the formulas. When I clean, I can confidently enjoy the scent of the products and not worry that my health is being compromised.

So, I have made the switch to all-natural cleaning products and I get them all from Grove Collaborative.

If you are interested in making the same switch and would like to try out Grove, I have an amazing free gift offer for you.



Get a free Mrs. Meyers Cleaning Set, which includes a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, and Mrs. Meyer''s Multi-Surface Spray + Free shipping with VIP Trial when you sign up with Grove Collaborative.

There are so many unique and interesting products out there, however, it can be overwhelming. What are the best scents? Which ones work the best? In my new series, Natural Home with Jennifer, I plan to review the natural products I use. This video will be in addition to the ones I already post on Mondays and Thursdays. So, for the summer, you can expect to see three posts from me. Natural Home with Jennifer, will go up each Friday. I'm excited for this new series and hope you'll join me for it!

Be sure to watch today's video for much more on Natural Home with Jennifer.

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Comment of the Week
On last week's Maternity Ten-Item Wardrobe Talk-Through video, Ebby writes, "Now, I don't fit into any of these clothes, so let's look at the clothes that I do fit!" haha, you have such a positive body image!! Growing up, the women in my family were always dieting, extreme dieting, yoyo dieting, never exercising and grazing in the kitchen all day! I never realized what a negative impact this had on me, since before kids I was always small. Now after my first baby Im resorting to all these crazy, desperate measures to drop the weight, not to mention I'm not that nice to myself, but that's how I was raised! That's what I was taught was normal. From your books I am learning to dress well for the current shape I'm in, stop trying to squeeze into my old tight clothes, and to eat more mindfully. The weight will come off in due time. Thank you for your videos, they're so encouraging to me as a new mom. Much love from central Texas! -Ebby"

Hi Ebby, I loved your comment. Sometimes it's hard to break the bad habits we pick up from the past, but it is possible. Having a positive body image is really important, especially during and after pregnancy, as your body will most certainly change. Thank you for commenting!

I hope you enjoy today's video and are excited about the new series. I would love to know... have you made the switch to all-natural cleaning products? Which natural products are your favorite? If you have a request for me to review a natural cleaning or beauty product, please leave your request in the comment section. I'll see you on Thursday for a fun makeup video, and then again on Friday for the first natural product review.


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Maternity Ten-Item Wardrobe Talk-Through SS 2018 | Jennifer L. Scott

I hope you enjoyed Monday's Ten-Item Wardrobe video. As is traditional on my blog, I'll be talking through each piece in today's video.



Today's video is not just for pregnant ladies, or ladies who plan to become pregnant, however. I show you what I would have worn this season had I not been pregnant. I also share some practical fashion wardrobe tips, including wearing maternity shareware under my thin dresses as well as the demi-camisole I use for all of my low-cut tops and dresses.

The four returning dresses are from Seraphine.



The following dresses were found in zulily's maternity section. Zulily always has an excellent selection of heavily discounted maternity wear. They carry many of the major maternity brands at such a discounted rate. These are my pieces from zulily.



The following items were from Amazon. This black skirt is not actually a maternity skirt, I'm just using it as one. It has a fold over top band that works well in maternity and will work well after. I love the maternity tee shirts from Amazon. They have such a great fit! The jeans are from zulily.



I also mention my undergarment secrets in today's video.


I will often wear maternity shapewear under my dresses to smooth everything out. I wear this brand from Amazon. (Please note: the screenshot above is from the model, not me :) )



Another wardrobe secret: I wear a demi-camisole underneath my low-cut dresses. I love these from Amazon. They come in many different colors. This is an excellent staple for all wardrobes, not just maternity. Wear these demi-camisoles over your bra to cover up a low-cut blouse or dress.

I cannot find the exact canvas bins I use, because they were purchased years ago. This set of 6 canvas bins is Amazon's choice and has good reviews.

I hope you enjoy today's video.

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Regarding the debt-free living course, Karen H. writes, "I loved this course! I applaud you and your family for making these changes in your life. I know it's not easy, but by sharing it you're inspiring others that they can do it too. Thank you!"

Thank you, Karen! I'm thrilled that you loved the course. Thank you for sharing your testimonial.

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The Madame Chic books are featured on dailylifeofahousewife

Treated myself to the Madame Chic books as an early birthday gift! I’ve had a chance to read them in the past & wanted to add them to my yearly reads. There are certain books I reread every year: • Wife Dressing by Ann Fogarty The Madame Chic series by Jennifer L. Scott The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen • There are a few others I like to reference as well! I would love to add some budgeting books to my collection. So let know if there are any books you could recommend!

Maternity Ten-Item Wardrobe SS 2018 | Jennifer L. Scott

I'm sharing my maternity ten-item wardrobe fashion show with you today. If you've ever been on the fence about the ten-item wardrobe, the maternity season of life is a wonderful time to try it out. You don't want to purchase a lot of clothes during this time because you'll only be wearing them for a few months. Having said that, purchasing maternity clothes is unavoidable. As your body changes, you must have clothes to accommodate your growing belly.



If you plan to have more than one child, you can purchase some maternity clothes that will aide you in your future pregnancies. Four of my core items are returning from my prior pregnancy, and the rest have been purchased with my budget in mind from zulily and Amazon[image error], which both have wonderful maternity selections.

I will be doing my talk-through video on Thursday that discusses each piece in detail, including the undergarments and accessories I wear with them, but for today, let's just check out the pieces.

The four returning core items are all from Seraphine. These are all from my prior pregnancy with my son.



The new pieces purchased are from zulily's maternity section. They have a marvelous maternity selection year-round at heavily discounted prices.


The brand for this pretty orchid-colored dress is Mom & Co. from zulily.


Black maternity dress by GLAM from zulily.


This comfortable nautical-stripe dress is by Mom & Co. from zulily.


The royal purple maxi dress is by Mother Bee Maternity from zulily.


Floral maxi dress by Mother Bee Maternity from zulily.


The black fold-over skirt and my maternity tee shirts are from Amazon. I love both of these items. The skirt is not actually a maternity skirt, I am just using it as one and hopefully will be able to wear it after the birth as well.


The maternity jeans are from zulily.

As you can see, I have 11 core items in my maternity wardrobe this year (tee shirts, shoes, and cardigans are categorized as extras, not core items). This maternity wardrobe has served me very well so far. It can be dressed up or dressed down all all of the pieces are comfortable and adapt to my growing body. I look forward to discussing the details in a more in-depth way with you in Thursday's talk-through video.

I hope you enjoy today's video.

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I'll be starting a new series on The Daily Connoisseur each Friday this summer called, Natural Home with Jennifer. I have an exciting announcement about this series, coming soon. Be sure to stop by the blog to see!

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Regarding the debt-free living course, Janis T. writes, "This is a really inspirational course and full of common sense ideas. See if you can get the BBC in Britain to be interested in running it as a series as it is a life changing course Jennifer! Thank you."

Thank you so much for sharing your love of the course, Janis. I'm so happy it has inspired you!

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On last week's Blooper's video, Kristin writes, "Loved it! I especially enjoyed the conversation with your husband. You both make me laugh! I wish he could come on the “show” more!"

Thank you, Kristin! I will let my husband know that he has fans on The Daily Connoisseur :) I always enjoy when he appears in a video as well.

I would love to know... what maternity clothes do you like to wear when pregnant? Do you wear flowing dresses? Maternity jeans? Skirts? What are your wardrobe tips and tricks for the maternity season? Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog. Thank you all for watching and I will see you on Thursday for the ten-item wardrobe talk-through video.


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5 Chic Summer Looks from Halsbrook.com 2018

I am so excited to partner, once again, with the sophisticated online retailer, Halsbook.com to bring you 5 chic summer looks. Halsbrook's curated collection of clothes and accessories are chic, unique and elegant. I am always impressed with their selection. The lines they carry range in price and style, so there is something for everyone.

I had so much fun putting together these clothing and accessory collages to hopefully give you inspiration for your own style this summer season.

Without further ado... here are my choices for 5 Chic Summer Looks...


Red-Hot Summer This bold, artistic look features 'S Max Mara Swedes red cotton poplin dress, Kenneth Jay Lane White Enamel Multicolored Stone Hinge bracelet, and the Alexis Bitter Dancing Baguette clip-on earrings.


Nautical and Nice The sporty nautical stripe dress by Saint James, paired with the Kenneth Jay Lane doorknocker clip earrings and the Alexandra de Curtis cognac tote create a streamlined and sophisticated seaside summer look.



Seaside Coral Adorn the colors of the Caribbean with this gorgeous coral blouse by Kobi Halperin, Jen 7 Riche Touch White Skinny Ankle pant, and Meg Carter designs Wentworth pearl and gold drop earrings.


Garden Party The bold print from the Samantha Sun Audrey Green Hydrangea Print Shirt Dress paired with the blush burst earrings by Mignonne Gavin and the L.K. Bennett Tan Suede Clutch would make a stunning statement at your local garden soirée.


Parisian Chic The nautical theme is revisited here with the chic combination of red, white and blue with the Breton-stripe tee by Saint James, Elliot Lauren chino cropped control stretch pant, and Alexandra De Curtin Midi Ruched Navy Tote.

For a look back at my previous collaborations with Halsbrook, click here.

Thank you to Halsbrook.com for sponsoring this post on The Daily Connoisseur.

I would love to know what your favorite clothing combination is. Do you like the Red-Hot Summer, Nautical and Nice, Bold and Floral, Garden Party, or Parisian Chic look the best?

Thank you for joining me today, and I'll see you on Monday for my maternity Ten-Item wardrobe fashion video.

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Bloopers 2018 | Jennifer L. Scott

Today, I'm sharing more bloopers with you. Some of these clips were too funny to leave on the cutting room floor!

Is our house haunted? What's with the stalker fly? What strange things do YouTubers have to do? What faux pas did Mr. Connoisseur commit? Watch this and more voice cameos from my children in today's bloopers video. I hope it brings you joy!



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Be sure to stop by the blog tomorrow for a special sponsored post from chic retailer, Halsbrook, on summer style.

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At Home with Madame Chic in Poland

"Martwię się, że jeśli coś wyrzucę, to na pewno będę tego potrzebować. Poza tym cierpię na coś, co potocznie określa się syndromem bezdomnej. Choć aktualnie sprawy mają się dobrze, czekam, aż wydarzy się coś złego. A w ciężkich czasach mogę potrzebować wszystkiego!" W domu madame Chic - Jennifer L. Scott #takbardzoja#syndrombezdomnej#madamechic#wdomumadamechic#jenniferlscott#ksiazka#book#bookstagram#bookandflowers#roses#cytat#wydawnictwoliterackie#poradnik#wl

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Comment of the Week
I received so many wonderful pot and pan recommendations from Monday's Chat With Me post. Now I am more confused than ever! :) Many people have recommended All-Clad stainless steel, like Carrie J, who wrote, "When our house burned down in the California fires I found myself having to buy new pots and pans. After a lot of research I chose All Clad Stainless Steel. I have been using these amazing pots and pans for over a year and I love them. I have no nonstick pans and I find that I don't need them if you heat the pan with some oil before putting the food in. Even if it does stick you just put some water in and let it sit and it comes right out. The All Clad I bought was on Amazon and I've added pieces here and there to fill in my set. I bought the simple stainless set not the copper core more expensive ones. They have a lifetime guarantee and I imagine these pans will be handed down as they are so well made. Good luck."

Thank you for the recommendation, Carrie! I am so sorry to hear that you lost your home in the California fires. I hope that you are settled now and have your home life back together. Thank you so much for commenting.

I hope you enjoyed today's bloopers video. Be sure to stop by the blog tomorrow for a special post on Chic Summer Style from Halsbrook.com. Then, I will see you on Monday for my maternity ten-item wardrobe fashion video. Have a great weekend!

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