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(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.


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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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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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On today's episode of Natural Home with Jennifer, I'm cleaning our master bathroom using natural cleaning products. Our master bathroom is quite large so it takes a long time to clean, but I find it very relaxing and satisfying to tackle this room once a week and clean it from top to bottom.



I usually wipe the countertops a few times a week, but the deep clean comes once a week.

I'm using Grove Collaborative's cleaning concentrates in the lavender & thyme scent for today's cleaning. I like these concentrates because they clean well, smell like a fresh spa, and are eco-friendly due to their limited packaging. The 3-pack of concentrates sell for $7.95, making each bottle only $2.65 each, so they are very affordable too.

Grove's January promotion for new customers is the following: receive a 3-pack of cleaning concentrates, a Grove spray bottle, a new matte cleaning caddy, and walnut scrubber sponges when you spend $20. Existing customers receive a set of walnut scrubber sponges in their next order.



During the video, I also share a few products with you that I have been using in my beauty routine. The first is La Beauté hair serum. I discovered this by using a sample given to me at a beauty supply. This works amazingly to tame frizz and give a smooth blow-dry.

Another item I share is the eco tools makeup brush wipes. I use these every other day to wipe my makeup brushes. It does the trick for in-between washes. I try to wash them with soap and water every ten days to two weeks.

Also mentioned in the video is Bend Soap natural deodorant and goat milk soaps (use code DC10 for 10% off your first order). To clean the floor, I first vacuum with my cordless Dyson (which I absolutely love). I then mop the floor with Method's Squirt + Mop tile floor cleaner and my microfiber mop. This is the camera I use to film my videos and this is the ring light.

I hope you enjoyed cleaning with me in today's video. I would love to know what products you like to use to clean your bathrooms.

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You know you're getting old when you get excited about receiving cleaning products in the mail. Ha!



Grove Collaborative sent me a surprise package with their new gel dish soap and hand soap plus reusable glass pump dispensers. I love Grove's products because not only are they eco friendly and affordable, but they have the most wonderful scent. I reviewed their cleaning concentrates in a previous video.



Today, I unbox their new soaps and try them out for the first time. The gel dish soap in Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Mint smells fresh and crisp- perfect for the kitchen. It has two refills in it and sells for $5.95, making it $2.97 per refill.

The gel hand soap has 3 refills in it and also sells for $5.95, making it less than two dollars per refill. These are excellent prices!

I find that the gel soaps perform beautifully. I also love the high-quality glass dispensers. The silicone base on the dish soap dispenser is handy in keeping the glass intact. My favorite part of the products are their wonderful scents, which are spa-like in nature.

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



Grove's November offer features the Mrs. Meyer's holiday scents. If you missed my review last week, I share which one was my favorite. The three scents are Iowa Pine, Peppermint, and Orange Clove. New customers receive a Mrs. Meyer's holiday trio (dish soap, hand soap, and multi-purpose spray in the scents of their choice) along with a red Grove cleaning caddy and walnut scrubber sponges when you spend $20. Existing customers receive walnut scrubber sponges.

I hope you enjoy today's video.


Before we close, I want to extend my prayers to the families affected by the horrible tragedies in California this week: the tragedy in Thousand Oaks, and the people affected by the wildfire in Paradise, CA. One of my best friends, Romi, has likely lost her home in Paradise. I am just so thankful that she and her family are all OK.


Have a nice weekend and hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight.

With love,

Jennifer

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On today's Natural Home with Jennifer, I'm reviewing the Mrs. Meyer's limited edition holiday scents. I'm also sharing Grove Collaborative's November special with you, and taking you on a trip to Riley's Farms in beautiful Oak Glen, California.



There are three holiday scents in the Mrs. Meyer's line this year: Iowa Pine, Peppermint, and Orange Clove.



Iowa Pine smells very much like the Bath & Bodyworks candle, Fresh Balsam. It smells like a sweet, fresh Christmas tree. The scent is subtle and I love it.



Orange Clove has a delightfully rich orange essence with a spicy hint of clove. If you love the smell of pomanders at Christmastime, you would love this scent.



Peppermint is very pure and true. It smells like a peppermint candy with a hint of vanilla. It's peppy and fun.

I took the family consensus and we all liked Iowa Pine the best but the other two scents were a close second.

I hope you enjoy today's video.

Here are the details for Grove's November promotion:



Right now, you can get a free Mrs. Meyer's holiday trio in your choice of scents (Iowa Pine, Peppermint, or Orange Clove), plus a free set of Grove Collaborative walnut scrubber sponges — all packed up in a limited edition red cleaning caddy for gifting (or keeping!).
New customers will get the holiday set when you place your first order of $20:
Free Mrs. Meyer's holiday hand soap
Free Mrs. Meyer's holiday dish soap
Free Mrs. Meyer's holiday multi-surface spray
Grove Collaborative red caddy
Grove Collaborative walnut scrubber sponges

Plus, if you spend $39, you’ll also receive a free Grove stoneware tray to beautifully display your new holiday soaps.
If you’re already a Grove customer, you’ll get a free set of Grove walnut scrubbers.


We recently went on another field trip to Riley's Farm in beautiful Oak Glen, California. This time we learned about the American Civil War. The kids had so much fun and learned many fascinating details about that time in history. The scenery is beautiful up there. If you are ever visiting California and near that area, I highly recommend a fun trip to Riley's farm to pick apples. I bought a chicken pot pie and apple crumb pie from their bakery to take home for dinner. Simply delicious.

Here are the fruit butters and preserves I purchased from our field trip to Riley's Farm.



The pumpkin butter is so amazing. It tastes like a pumpkin pie jam.

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In today's Natural Home with Jennifer, I do some investigative work: Do wool dryer balls really work?



Wool dryer balls are an all-natural alternative to fabric softener and dryer sheets. The balls work to soften clothes in your dryer by gently massaging the clothes as they are tossed back and forth. Wool dryer balls also get the static out of your clothes and help to reduce drying time.

I tried out this set of three wool dryer balls for the past few months and really like them. When used alone, they do soften clothes, although not as much as a traditional fabric softener or dryer sheets. The bonus for me is how they get rid of static cling and reduce drying time. I find that they truly do reduce drying time by 25% and even help to dry items that typically do not dry well in our dryer, like my daughter's Beddy's bedding.



Many people have concerns over the chemicals used in fabric softener and dryer sheets, so if you prefer to have an all-natural wash, I would suggest using wool dryer balls instead to soften your clothes. I will definitely continue to use mine.

Another bonus is that they are very eco-friendly. I can use the wool dryer ball set that I have for up to 1,000+ washes!

Another neat feature is that you can lightly fragrance your clothing by dropping your favorite essential oil onto your dryer balls. The combination of the movement and the heat will transfer the fragrance to your clothing.

I purchased my wool dryer balls from Grove Collaborative. They sell a nice set of 3 dryer balls made from 100% New Zealand wool.

You can also find wool dryer balls on Amazon.

I hope you enjoyed today's video. I would love to know... do you use wool dryer balls? What is your experience with them?

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In today's Natural Home with Jennifer, I'm reviewing the luxury cleaning line, Caldrea - specifically their countertop and linen spray in sea salt neroli.



Caldrea's products are naturally derived and safe to use. They infuse aromatherapy into their catalogue of cleaning and home products. Sea salt neroli is arguably their most popular scent. It's a strong scent that lingers, so if you do not like fragrance in your cleaning products, you might not like this one. However, if you do like home fragrance, this scent is truly wonderful.

The sea salt neroli evokes memories of the Mediterranean shore. It's salty and citrusy and lovely.



Caldrea's Countertop Spray - Easy and hard working, this quick spray uses a special vegetable protein extract to make odors vanish from the kitchen or bath. Safe and effective on any non-porous surface including natural stone.

- Safe and effective on any non-porous surface including natural stone
- Contains vegetable protein extract, which is a natural odor neutralizer
- Free of Phthalates, Glycol Solvents, Chlorine, Formaldehyde, Artificial Colors
- Plant-derived ingredients

Caldrea sea salt neroli linen and room spray is free of artificial colors, parabens, animal derived ingredients, formaldehyde.

Freshen a room with Caldrea Sea Salt Neroli Linen and Room Spray. Mist laundry on the line, pre-iron or post-dryer. Wake up sheets, pillows and blankets. This versatile essential oil spray is safely used to create a signature scent everywhere or anywhere.

I like to use the linen spray on laundry, in the car, and specifically on our laundry basket that holds our kitchen cloths, which can quickly gain a bad odor. I spray shirts before ironing them. I also spray it in the air in conjunction with the countertop spray when I clean the kitchen. If I do this at night, the kitchen smells so good in the morning.

I have never seen Caldrea in a store (please let us know if you have), but you can find it online at Amazon. It is less expensive on Grove Collaborative, which is where I purchased mine.

Grove Collaborative always gives me great deals to share with new and existing customers and
Grove's August promotion is here!



New customers get the following for free when you spend $20
Mrs. Meyer's hand soap
Mrs. Meyer's dish soap
Mrs. Meyer's multi-surface spray
Grove hand sanitizer spray
Grove walnut scrubber sponges

Anyone who spends $39 with Grove will be receiving a Grove cleaning caddy automatically added to their cart.

Existing customers receive a free set of walnut scrubber sponges.

(valid while supplies last)

*With Grove you have the option to get your products by subscription, or turn off auto-shipments and place orders as needed.

I hope you enjoy today's review of Caldrea sea salt neroli. I would love to know... have you tried the Caldrea spray? Have you tried any of their other scents?

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I hope you have enjoyed all of the beauty posts this week on The Daily Connoisseur. I had so much fun sharing my favorite summer hair tutorials with you. In today's Natural Home with Jennifer, we are veering from beauty and getting back to cleaning. I'm reviewing Grove Collaborative's innovative cleaning concentrates in today's video.



I'm a really big fan of these cleaning concentrates. Grove sell a 3-pack that includes a multi-surface cleaner, a tub and tile cleaner, and a glass cleaner. They also sell each individual cleaner as a 2-pack.



The tub and tile cleaner works well for regular tub cleaning. If you have a bigger job to do with your tub, like a heavy ring around it, you would probably need something stronger.

The multi-surface cleaner is excellent. It cleans the countertops well and provides that delightfully subtle orange + rosemary essential oil scent.



The glass cleaner was the first one I tried a few months ago. I actually ordered this one first before ordering the 3-pack. At first when you spray and wipe your mirrors and windows, the surface is cloudy, then turns into a really nice streak-free shine. Not only does it clean well, but the orange + rosemary essential oils make this spray smell like a wonderful spa.



Here is the description of the cleaning concentrates from Grove's website:

Our ultra-effective concentrates provides serious cleaning power without any harsh chemicals. We’ve included only the best, toxin-free cleaning agents and highest quality essential oils for exceptional performance.

All Purpose Cleaner: Use this endlessly versatile spray on ceramic, chrome, concrete, granite, stainless steel and more. Not recommended for use on aluminum, brass and wood.

Glass Cleaner: From windows to mirrors, this product is perfect for use on all glass surfaces. Not recommended for use on wood.

Tub & Tile Cleaner: Cleaner tubs and tiles await! Use this cleaner on ceramic tile, porcelain, stainless steel, fiberglass and more. Not recommended for use on marble or brass. For extra power, let sit for 1 minute after spraying, then scrub or wipe clean.

If you are trying Grove Collaborative for the first time, new customers will receive a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, and Mrs. Meyer's hand lotion + free shipping and VIP trail when they spend $20. Existing Grove customers will always receive a walnut scrubber sponge set for free. Grove Collaborative give you the option of having a subscription service where they send you cleaning products monthly, or you can turn off auto-shipments and order on an as-needed basis, which is what I do. I tend to order from them around once a month, but I find that I need different things each time I order, depending on what I'm out of.

I hope you enjoy the review in today's video. I would love to know... have you ever tried the Grove concentrates? Do you have any natural cleaning products you'd like to recommend or that you'd like me to review? Let us know in the comment section.

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I had so much fun connecting with you four times this week on the blog! Today's post is highly requested: I am sharing my review of the Mrs. Meyer's laundry detergent line, namely the detergent, fabric softener, and scent booster. I have the honeysuckle scent and simply adore this laundry system.



I also give you a tour of our laundry room in today's video, and talk about the nostalgic scent of Madame Chic's laundry detergent.



I have two basic white laundry racks that I use in the room to hang-dry clothes...



...as well as one wall-mounted laundry rack.



I use this wall-mounted rack to hold my ironing board and iron.

You can find Mrs. Meyer's laundry detergent in many places. Online you can find a two-pack on Amazon, the fabric softener on Amazon, and the scent booster on Amazon.

As you know, I like to get my natural cleaning products from Grove Collaborative, who tend to have the best prices, wider variety of choices, and really great regular gifts for their VIP customers.

Grove Collaborative is running a new gift promotion for the month of July, where new customers will receive a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand lotion and an adorable farmhouse-style cleaning caddy when they spend $20. (I have been told that the cleaning caddy goes quickly so this promotion is only valid while supplies last.)

My sister ordered the free gift and didn't realize you could choose your own scent at checkout. So if you take advantage of the offer, be sure to select your favorite scent. For a review of the Mrs. Meyer's scents, please see my blogpost from Tuesday, Favorite Mrs. Meyer's Scents.




This gift promotion starts today and runs until Sunday, so I wanted to give you the opportunity to take advantage of it. Existing Grove customers will always receive a walnut scrubber sponge set for free when you use my special link.


I hope you enjoyed the review and laundry room tour in today's video. I also plan to review the Method laundry detergent in the coming months. Please let me know if you have any requests for other laundry reviews. I'll see you on Monday for a master bedroom tour! Have a great weekend.

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I'm posting two Natural Home with Jennifer videos this week. In today's video, I'm sharing some of my favorite Mrs. Meyer's scents. There are so many options and the scents are not your typical cleaning product scents: geranium, bluebell, honeysuckle, lemon verbena, basil, and lavender to name a few.



So today I break down my favorite scents for you. At the top of the list is the honeysuckle scent. On Friday, I will be reviewing the laundry line in honeysuckle. Honeysuckle is a beautifully sweet and delicate scent. It's my favorite.



I also love the Geranium scent. It's surprisingly delightful- more perfumed than the other scents, with a strong, floral and herbal aroma.

Another wonderful fragrance is Basil, which is unexpectedly mild and sweet, not savory, as I expected it to be.

The Lemon Verbena scent is a green, herbal scent that is very pleasing, although doesn't purely smell like the real lemon verbena plant.

The Lavender is very pleasant although, like the lemon verbena, doesn't ring as a pure lavender scent to me. This one is more heady and herbal.

I discuss all of the scents I have tried in today's video. Today, I would love to know what your favorite scent is.

I'm posting this special post on a Tuesday because Grove Collaborative is running a new gift promotion for the month of July, where new customers will receive a Mrs. Meyer's dish soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand soap, Mrs. Meyer's hand lotion and an adorable farmhouse-style cleaning caddy when they spend $20. (I have been told that the cleaning caddy goes quickly so this promotion is only valid while supplies last.)



This promotion starts today and runs until Sunday, so I wanted to give you the opportunity to take advantage of it. Existing Grove customers will always receive a walnut scrubber sponge set for free when you use my special link.

Please note that after Sunday, you will still receive a free gift, it will not include the caddy.



I hope you enjoyed today's bonus video. I would love to know... what is your favorite Mrs. Meyer's scent?

I'll see you on Thursday a wonderful interview with Nikki Moreno from Inspired by Nikki.


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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.

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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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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😂 ⠀ #нинабукс

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BettyLou writes, "I use grove collaborative and the customer service is amazing. I don't need to reorder as frequently as many households so I can just delete the products I don't need from my order. The glass spray bottles with the silicone sleeves are an investment but I love them. Each color gets a different refill product. I love the geranium scent and the honeysuckle. I wish they had a vanilla scent to use exclusively in the kitchen. They also have a product that draws away those annoying little gnats that get in the fresh fruit in warm weather. We have very hard water so some of the products don't work for our home, that is when i use a homemade vinegar, castile soap, and essential oil mix to clean with."

Hi BettyLou, I couldn't agree more. The customer service with Grove is excellent. I do the same with my re-ordering. I just delete what doesn't apply to me and order only what I need. This way I never run out. I also order a wide variety of items for the sole purpose of reviewing them on the channel, which is something that most people wouldn't need to do. I'm excited to try the geranium scent. I already love the honeysuckle. Thanks for your comment!

I hope you enjoyed today's video and feel inspired to de-clutter a space in your home. Please let me know what you thought in the comments below and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog. See you Thursday for a fun "shop with me" video featuring my sister!

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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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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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