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We Respond to Your PRIVATE Etiquette Conundrums | Ben and Jennifer Scott

Our last etiquette video was a big hit! So many of you tuned in to hear our response to your etiquette conundrums. Ben and I are back today with a video answering your private etiquette conundrums.



When I put out the call for you to send us your stories and questions, I mentioned that you could email me privately through my author website if you wished to remain anonymous in the video. I was surprised to see that I had no emails (I normally receive a notification when I receive a web site message). A few days passed and I decided to check the website internally. I had so many emails from you that it broke the system!

*Please note: I have been receiving so many emails that I am not always able to respond. Please know that I love receiving your emails and read every one!

So today, we are responding to your private etiquette queries. Everyone in this session will remain anonymous. I hope you enjoy our answers. As always, we love to hear from you! Please chime in with your input in the comment section below. Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog.

I hope you enjoy today's video.

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Chic February Assignment Check-In

Hello everyone, I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I would love to hear how your Chic February assignment is coming along. Please leave your comments below with your updates. I love to hear from you.



In today's video I share my updates with you. What strange thing do I do when listening to the Beethoven Sonata? What is the one piece in my ten-item wardrobe that isn't working for me? What new natural find do I have? What have I been reading? Watch for more.

Mentioned in today's video: this is my faux flower arrangement, my candle, the LL Bean dresses (these are the new ones for spring), shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and The Private World of Tasha Tudor.

Have a lovely weekend and I'll see you Monday for part 2 of our Etiquette Conundrum video. :)


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Nurysh Lyft | 7-Function Anti-Aging Skincare Device

Our skincare week continues as I try out the Lyft, a 7-function anti-aging device by Nurysh. When I reviewed the Clarisonic device many years ago many of you found my extended reviews helpful. Today's review is similar to that, but I'm trying out this new technology.



Today's video is sponsored by Nurysh. They sent me the Lyft to try and I used it over a period of three weeks, which I catalog in today's post.

I've been generally happy with my skin lately. As I mentioned in yesterday's skincare review, my skin is the best it's ever been! I used to suffer from acne and unevenness, but with the combination of natural skincare, and taking better care of my skin, I am finally seeing great results. Even though I have been pleased with my skin, I was still interested to see if the Lyft could do anything for me.



The Lyft is a really unique device. It has seven different functions and many of the functions can be combined. Here are the functions: Cleanser, deep cleanse, nutrition, nutrition plus, anti-aging, anti-acne, and face lifting. My favorite functions are the cleanser, and the face lifting massage. The Anti-aging function was what I used when treating my dark spot (see below).



Here is more information from their website.

Natural Skincare Reviews 2019 | Natural Home with Jennifer

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Welcome to the skincare weekend on The Daily Connoisseur. Today, I'm reviewing four different natural skincare lines for you and tomorrow I test out a new technology anti-aging skincare device.



I have been working on this skincare feature for the past few months, trying out different natural skincare lines to share with you. The lines I'm featuring today have different price points, and different features. All are natural, some more than others. Two lines are organic and three of the lines feature anti-aging benefits. I have used each of the lines for a minimum of three weeks straight (I started this back in November) to be able to report my findings to you.

Let's get started. Below, I am sharing pictures and information on the products from the manufacturers. For my opinions and insight, be sure to watch today's video.


Rooted Skincare All of my Grove Collaborative ladies, this affordable natural skincare line is only available at Grove right now.

The Complete Purifying Collection Clears pores without harsh ingredients. This complete collection forgoes parabens and leads with plant extracts. Formulated for oily and combination skin types. Paraben Free and Sulfate free. I really enjoy the scrub in this line as well as the cleansing cloths.

Rooted Complete Sensitive Skin Collection Soothes redness and irritation with plant-based ingredients for smooth, silky skin. From the lightweight cleanser to the French-inspired cleansing water, each product is professionally formulated for reactive skin types. No parabens or sulfates. This is a very mild and gentle line, perfect for those with sensitive skin, who want a natural line, but aren't looking for major anti-aging benefits.


Zatik Naturals[image error](USDA Organic)

This is a wonderful line. My favorite product is the glow moisture cream, which is truly excellent and makes the skin appear as though it's glowing.

Clarity Cleanser Coconut & Matcha Gentle facial cream cleanser removes impurities for vital and healthy skin.
Restores skin’s natural moisture and balances facial clear complexion while providing soft, soothing feel. Suited for makeup wearers, dry to normal and sensitive skin.
Formulated with: harness of organic herbal, floral and pleasant coconut extract delivering fresh and renewed skin feel.
INGREDIENTS
water (aqua), lavandula angustifolia (lavender) hydrosol, caprylic capric triglyceride (MCT, light coconut) oil*, xylityl caprate/caprylate*, camellia sinensis (matcha green tea) extract*, calendula officinalis extract*, erythritol*, sodium caprate/caprylate (saponified MCT oil)*, xanthan gum, silybum marianum (milk thistle) extract*, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) extract*, cocos nucifera (coconut) extract*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*
*USDA Certified Organic

Peace Toner Jasmine& Lavender Refreshing, comforting, relaxing and soothing toner promotes clear facial complexion. This toner can be a wonderful prelude to a peaceful night rest.
INGREDIENTS
water (aqua), lavandula angustofolia (lavender) hydrosol*, rosa damascena (rose) hydrosol*, erythritol*, moringa oleifera leaf extract*, prunus serotina (wild cherry) extract*, xylityl caprate/ caprylate*, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*, euphrasia officinalis (eyebright) extract*, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*, cananga odorata (ylang ylang) oil*, xanthan gum, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*
*USDA Certified Organic

Glow Moisture Cream FOR DRY SKIN with Sea-Buckthorn & Raspberry - Stimulate your skin’s wonderful prelude towards youthfulness and revitalizing look. Promotes smooth skin feel, softens visible fine lines and wrinkles with botanical oils and extracts. Delivers deep hydration while leaving the skin without a greasy feel.
Formulated with: blend of pure concentrated organic power of floral and berry extracts. Contains unique proportion of omega-3 and omega-7 EFAs oils that provides deep rich nourishing skin hydration without heavy after feel.


Gratitude Face Serum Seaweed & Algae Delightful sea+earth mixture is designed to foster a grateful and youthful skin. Improves and softens the appearance of wrinkle lines while provides needed daily hydration.
Formulated with: blend of organic herbs, essential fatty acids from raw flower and vegetable seed oils, phytosterols, and oligosaccharide (marine algae & seaweed). Phytonutrient-rich and tannin-rich properties help hydrate and smooth wrinkles and facial lines.
INGREDIENTS
water (aqua), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*, theobroma grandiflorum (capuacu) seed butter*, erythritol*, caprylic capric triglyceride (MCT, light coconut) oil*, algae extract*, passiflora incarnata (passionflower) extract*, spilanthes acmella (flower) extract*, camellia sinensis (green tea) extract*, xylityl cocoate*, prunus serotina (wild cherry) extract*, xylityl caprate/caprylate*, xanthan gum, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract*, canaga odarata (ylang ylang) oil*, vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) oil*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*, *, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil*, gardenia florida (fragrance) oil*
*USDA Certified Organic


Relieve Eye Serum Pomegranate & Eyebright Antioxidant Cocktail Rekindle and elevate youthfulness around thin areas of the eyes. Lightweight formula absorbs quick to smooth and soften the appearance of wrinkle lines and to ease puffiness under the eyes.
Formulated with: Unique blend of concentrated with nutrient rich organic herbal and floral extracts to deliver deep skin hydration, freshness and matte finish.
INGREDIENTS
water (aqua), rosa damascene (rose) hydrosol*, citrus aurantifolia (lime) hydrosol*, caprylic capric triglyceride (MCT, light coconut) oil*, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract*, spilanthes acmella flower extract*, euphrasia officinalis (eyebright) extract*, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract*, xylityl caprate/caprylate*, xanthan gum, rosa canina (rosehip) extract*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*, citrus limon (lemon) oil*, vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) oil*, garedenia florida (fragrance) oil*
*USDA Certified Organic



Pellu natural beauty (use code JENN20 for 20% off your order) I love the Pellu line. It used to be called Nudu. They have had a re-brand and also reformulated their already great products. I sense a lot of anti-aging performance from this high-end line. The moisturizer here is the priciest per ounce. If you have the budget for this line, it is great. I have listed the individual products below, but I recommend you buy the whole system as it is always offered at a big discount if you buy the bundle. In combination with my code for 20% off (JENN20) the system becomes more affordable.

Pellu Visionary Cleansing Cream is so relaxing, you’ll have a serene glow to match your clean, dewy looking skin. Our key actives are decadent & pretty. Peach, camellia, meadow foam & jojoba oils are rich in omega fatty acids. Perfect to moisturize, condition, & soothe your skin. With aloe vera juice, pomegranate & vitamin E. Your skin will feel clean, supple & soft. Best for normal & dry skin types.

Pellu Serene Liquid Toner is alcohol free & pH balanced. It finishes the cleansing process & hydrates your skin before moisturizer. For peace of mind, this NZ beauty tonic contains traditional, skin loving remedies – manuka honey, kanuka, totara, oat, cucumber & linden flower. For all skin types in need of tender, loving care.

Pellu Passionate Beauty Moisturizer is made with actives that sing to your skin: white tea, green coffee, vitamin E and Australian finger limes. Gorgeous oils of passionfruit, peach and jojoba smooth away dryness and fine lines. An energizing cream best for normal to dry skin.

The konjac sponge is a simple yet astonishingly effective beauty secret from Asia that exfoliates and cleanses pores without irritating or scratching your skin. Made from 100% organic konjac vegetable fiber. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. Pregnancy safe.

Pellu Generous Hand & Body Cream nourishes your skin, leaving it soft & silky smooth to touch. Mango butter and peach kernel oil smooth and condition. Blackberry extract and vitamin E provide antioxidant benefits. Aloe vera juice hydrates. Pampering moisturizer for all skin types.


Elina Organics Mermaid Elixir
Hydrate, Brighten & Firm Your Skin

Mermaid Elixir is the most moisturizing and anti-aging product. Elina formulated it to make you feel as hydrated as a mermaid, all day long. It contains Natural Peptides, Vegan Hyaluronic Acid, and Marine Collagen to make your skin feel and look silky smooth and nourished. Enriched with Azelaic Acid and Sea Water Pearls, it will brighten and smooth out your complexion.

Ingredients:

All Phyto Ingredients Certified Organic: Distilled Water, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Organic Spirulina Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Organic Algae (Sea Kelp) Extract, Organic Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Sea Water Pearl Powder, Phospholipid Liposome Gel, Marine Collagen Peptide, Xanthamonas campestris (Xanthan) Gum, MSM ( Organic Sulfur), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Cooper Peptide GHK-Cu, Organic Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum officinarum (Sugar) Cane Extract, Azelaic acid, Populus tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract, Alpha tocopherol ( Vitamin E), Propolis Extract, Organic Citrus paradisii (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Cananga odorata var. Genuana (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Organic Boswelia carterii (Frankincense) Resin Oil.


On my nails: Londontown 9-free vegan nail polish (various shades) including Teatime (the neutral) and Dainty Daze (the periwinkle from their new collection)
Use code JenniferS for 25% off.

I hope you enjoyed the reviews in today's video. If you try any of these skincare lines, please let us know how you liked them!

I'll see you tomorrow for another skincare video where I try a new anti-aging device. See you tomorrow!


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Fiona Ferris + Jennifer L. Scott Interview | 30 More Chic Days

My interview series continues today with my good friend, Fiona Ferris, who is a bestselling author of lovely books on living a chic life.



Fiona's latest book, 30 More Chic Days, is the topic of discussion for us today along with some of my pressing questions.

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Fiona is passionate about, and has studied the topic of living well for more than twenty years, in particular that a simple and beautiful life can be achieved without spending a lot of money.

Fiona finds inspiration from all over the place including Paris and France, the countryside, big cities, fancy hotels, music, beautiful scents, magazines, books, all those fabulous blogs out there, people, pets, nature, other countries and cultures; really, everywhere she looks.

Fiona lives in the beautiful and sunny wine region of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, with her husband, Paul, their rescue cats Jessica and Nina and rescue dogs Daphne and Chloe.

I hope you enjoy our fun discussion in today's video.

To learn more about Fiona, you can connect with her at:

howtobechic.com, fionaferris.com, Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and YouTube

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Rebound with Me February 2019 | Jennifer L. Scott

Join me for my monthly rebound with me series. My aim was to jump on the rebounder every day in January, but I didn't quite get to that and the month seemed to fly by. I have the goal of dong 5 minutes a day now in February. I hope you enjoy jumping with me in today's video.



This is the rebounder I use for exercise.

And linked here are the jogger pants I'm exercising in, as well as my Daily Connoisseur workout sweatshirt.

I hope you enjoy jumping with me in today's video. I shot this last week and have been jumping to this same routine each night. It's been fun listening to the music and jumping along! I hope you have fun too.

Please note: this video is for entertainment purposes only. Please consult a health professional before embarking on rebounding.

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on Monday for an interview with author, Fiona Ferris!



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Extreme Junk Drawer Declutter | Jennifer L. Scott

Today I have some much needed junk drawer therapy for you. Clear your junk drawer (or drawers as in my case) along with me and let's get organized.



I find that my junk drawers form when I'm tidying quickly and/or trying to keep things out of my children's reach. I can have a bad habit of stuffing items in drawers so they are temporarily out of sight. This has resulted in three junk drawers in our home (or drunk drawers as I keep calling them. I can't talk in today's video! :) My children also are in the habit of putting things in our junk drawers as you will see. I find some crazy things in there!

Today's video is a collaboration with the lovely Robin from Faith and Flour. Robin has such a great YouTube channel! She has a lovely manner about her and her videos are so pleasing to watch. Show Robin some love and check out her video after you watch mine. Make sure you tell her I say hello and subscribe as well!



A few things I mention in my video today:

Rainy Day Classics This is a great classical music album, great for anyone looking for a comprehensive collection.

La Bonne Cuisine de Madame E Saint Ange is a classic French cookbook my parents gave me. I have a great idea for a series surrounding this book. Stay tuned!

I clean my drawers with my e-cloth. I love the e-cloth! It cleans with just water and picks up so much with its tightly woven bristles.

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Reviewing Mrs. Meyer's New Rain Water Scent | Natural Home with Jennifer

It's time for another Mrs. Meyer's review, this time of her newest scent, Rain Water.



Rain Water is a very pleasant, mild, subtle scent that is really nice for the transition from winter to spring. It reminds me of Issey Miyake's L'eau D'Issey (although I couldn't remember that while I was speaking :) )



I hope you enjoy my quick review in today's video.

This scent can only be found at Grove Collaborative currently. I'm passing on Grove's February special to you here:



New customers receive: Mrs. Meyer's Hand Soap, Mrs. Meyer's Dish Soap, Seedling Paper Towels, Seedling Bath Tissue, Grove Walnut Scrubber Sponges
Free Shipping & VIP Trial when you spend $20.

Existing Customer Offer:
Grove Walnut Scrubber Sponges

The Seedling paper towels and bath tissue are made of bamboo. I haven't tried them yet but have an order on the way. Let me know if you like them!

If you've tried the new Mrs. Meyer's rain water, please leave your thoughts in the comments. Thank you and I'll see you on Thursday for a fun collaboration video with Robin from Faith and Flour!



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Chic February Assignment | A New Monthly Challenge | Jennifer L. Scott

I'm starting a new monthly series called, The Chic Assignment. In this series, I will present four assignments that will better your month. Everything I present will be free and readily accessible to everyone. Let's get started with the month of February.

Natural & Organic Makeup Tutorial | Natural Home with Jennifer

On today's Natural Home with Jennifer, I'm doing a le no makeup look tutorial using mostly natural and organic makeup. Today, I'm featuring Elina organics makeup.



Elina Organics makeup products are 100% natural, contain Pearl Powder and Zinc Oxide for all day sun protection. Products are free of Talc and other toxic chemicals. They contain very minimal ingredients, making it perfect for even the most sensitive complexion.

The makeup will not accentuate or clog your pores. It will infuse your skin with skin nourishing and protecting amino acids, vitamins, and probiotics. You are able to achieve different levels of coverage from almost translucent to complete concealing.

Here are links to the makeup used:





Sun Shelter tinted moisturizer, crushed pearl powder foundation (I used medium), anti-wrinkle eyeshadow in espresso, anti-wrinkle eyeshadow in raspberry latte, and all natural mascara.



The tinted moisturizer goes on sheer, but still has great coverage. It feels light on the skin and moisturizes well. It is truly the star of the show.

I love the eyeshadows too. They start off as a cream and finish as a powder and last all day. I even used them without applying primer first and they last all day without creasing. The crushed pearl powder foundation works beautifully and I was very pleasantly surprised by the mascara. All in all, this is an excellent organic makeup line.

Elina organics also sent me the natural lash growth serum with peptides, which reportedly aides in lash growth. I haven't used this long enough to comment on whether or not it works. I can come back and let you know.

Other makeup used in the video (not organic)
bareMinerals concealer
Mac mineralize blush in warm soul
bareMinerals lipgloss in hype (I use this over the Elina organics lip color, which is too light for me)

I hope you enjoy the tutorial in today's video. If you have any requests for future Natural Home with Jennifer videos, please let me know. If you have a great natural and organic makeup line you use, please share in the comments. Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on Monday.



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