If you saw my first Tea Talk Q&A style video, you already know that it ended up being much longer than I originally anticipated, so I split it up into two videos.
I think it's different to ask someone if they're having children vs. when
they're having children. Asking when assumes that they've made that
decision or that there is some societal expectation that all married
couples can and should have children. Making assumptions is generally
considered rude. Just because a person is open about parts of their life
doesn't mean they want to be open about every part of their life. I hope
that helps...at least, it's my take on the discussion about this issue :)
When you sidetracked and started talking about a HUGE cat outside I
couldn't help but LOL You are a genuine person and that is one of the
reasons why I got drawn to you. OLJ & MHWH has also helped me get out of a
rut ever since I stopped working & became a housewife/stay at home mom. I
felt like my life halted & I couldn't figure what to make of my new role in
life so OLJ & MHWL has gotten me through many days of feeling unproductive,
unhappy, and not motivated. SO I THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHANNELS!
No it doesn't. I have fertility issues and cannot have children, but am
blessed beyond belief to have two beautiful adopted children from china. It
is human nature to ask questions- I was asked constantly about children-
and was honest in my answers. I received so much love and compassion from
people that I didn't even know well. When you are on youtube and discuss
your bathroom habits to strangers, I find it NORMAL to enquire if you want
children when you are watching their everyday life.
To all of you that ask her whether or not she's going to have a baby, stop
asking. It's incredibly rude to ask such a personal question. Just because
a person is on YT does not give you the right to total access to their
lives. And for those of you who say that she's not maternal....how did you
come to that conclusion? How many of you can say that you were "Mother of
the Year," BEFORE you had kids? Jen treats Winnie better than some people
treat their children! Nice video, Jen! TFS! :o)
I understand your love of Disney! We go for 2 weeks every year & people are
always asking when we will get tired of it. We tell them probably never,
lol! My hubby works 7 nights a week & rarely ever takes off unless we take
our daughter somewhere. So that's pretty much a guaranteed time when he can
be off & not be called in on his time off. Plus, we go at our own pace & do
what we want to do while we are there! Vacations are unique to each person
so do what works for you and enjoy it!!!
Thank you for being such a genuine person... it shows thru your vids. And
also the fact that you started making vids not to gain viewers or make
money. I find that most people who started making videos 3 plus years ago
all had good hearts.. most people do it now for the money I mean they have
some interest but mostly to earn money. I think its great we can make money
off making videos (a hobbie) but we shouldnt fork out tons of vids or be
fake in the vid just to gain viewers and money.
Jen you're such a strong person and I am so happy that you are able to
ignore the ignorance of YouTube and make this a mostly positive experience
for you. I have watched you grow so much since day one and I would like to
think I am growing with you. You are a brave, confident, organized, loving,
kind woman and I am so glad I have been able to get to "know" you through
this medium. Much wishes for success goes to you, Don and Winnie with your
YouTube "careers".
Russia holla! I'm really happy you said you'd really like to go to Russia.
My husband hails from there. Whenever you will go, and want to go "off the
beaten path" away from the usual tourist fair, let us know you're headed
there and we will show you around south Russia =) then, we can hop a plane
to the Philippines... my side of the family has a home (like yours has one
in Utah) that is open to us and guests. Someday Jen... someday!
Dear Jen, I found very inspiring what you said about criticism: it is so
true that if you are affected by a feedback, there might be a deeper reason
behind it that you have to analyze, it's an opportunity of growth, thank
you for putting that into words, it really helped me see a negative
feedback I received today in a new way! I really like these tea talks! :)
hugs from Italy
I think it's important if you want to put yourself out there to stay true
to yourself. Sometimes, words are just words, and mean things people say
are just a reflection of their own issues and not really something about
you. You need to find what works for you to still feel safe in body, mind,
& spirit. No one can take your own truths away from you but yourself.
((HUGS))
I didn't watch these videos before because I thought it was about tea lol.
But I read some of the comments and one other person mentioned the Disney
Resort in Hawaii. We went there in January for part of our trip and it is
fabulous. The beach is gorgeous and everything about it is perfect! Also
you had mentioned you love art and that is a big part of the resort as well!
I just stumbled upon your videos and you're adorable! I'm addicted to your
videos now! (: if you're ever looking for a new place to travel with a
familiarity..I would highly recommend the new Disney resort in Hawaii. It's
incredible! The property is absolutely beautiful and the service
incredible(like we expect anything less from Disney). Hugs from a fellow
Chicagoan!
I love how you express yourself, you are very respectful of other people. I
have a totally different view when it comes to travelling but it was fun to
hear your thoughts and opinions. And it seems like you know yourself very
well, I got a lot to think about when you talked about the negativity. You
could totally do some sort of "advice"-vlogs too! :)
Since this is a question & answer video & she did say that we could ask her
ANYTHING, it;s just natural for people to be curious about certain aspects
of someone's life. She does get VERY personal with us about her life & she
can just not answer the questions that she doesn't want to answer. BTW, I
think she would be a great mom! Just my two cents :)
Why people always ask about going somewhere else than Disneyworld? Im a
huge fan of Orlando/WDW I will be more that happy to be able to go each
year.. and several times... Im really looking forward for your 1st visit
with baby girl - I know.. in a couple of years... -... Someday I will love
to see how you create your scrapbooks of WDW trips..
Hey Jen, my husband and I are currently travelling around the world. We are
in California today, Arizona tomorrow and then on to Utah and the rest of
the 50 states. We love travelling but also are looking forward very much to
settling down and having a home one day :-) I think there is value in both
:-)
Someone that is open and forthcoming enough to even discuss that they see a
therapist, have IBS, ect. and it is uncouth to ask do you want children???
Who the HELL are you.You don't know me, how dare you say that I have no
manners! That I don't have any social decorum! How laughable are you. very
sad.
You've inspired me to get a kitchen scale to keep track of all my yummy
snacks...I snack at about 3pm and sometimes over indulge and won't be
hungry to eat dinner. Love your videos! Oh and you should do an all about
'Tea' video! (if you haven't already)
Btw, we live in Virginia and rarely get out traveling for the same reasons
you and Don have but it's nice to know that we have a couple home bases
half a world away whenever we want something more exotic and something from
our roots. Love these videos!
Completely agreed. I don't know why people think it's any of their business
when Jen (or anyone else for that matter) is going to have children. Or if
they're going to have children. You'll find out when/if she decides to tell
us she's pregnant.
I also love working out. The feeling of being in shape is like no other. :)
I'm the mommy to three little girls, pregnancy does a number on the body.
Working out is a must to stay healthy and renew my energy to keep up with
my girls. :)
I think many would benefit from learning about the compliment sandwich
approach. By sandwiching constructive criticism between 2 compliments you
have a much better chance of actually reaching someone in a kind yet
constructive manner.
Sharing the Disney love! In fact, I found you when I was searching for
Disney World videos. I landed on the one you filmed early in the morning. I
got a sense of your organization style and must've watched 10-20 videos
that day!
How funny, I didn't think it was too long at all, you kept my attention and
I loved everything you talked about... Sorry your tea got cold, next time
put a lil post-it near you "DRINK ME BEFORE I GET COLD" heheh! xoxo Jen
Oh jen I love how your so amazingly random! Thats what got me hooked to
watching your channel. I hope you never change and if you do I only hope
its to be more openly random. Lol. Hope you are having a wonderful day.
November Favorites
It's that time again...favorites time! November was an extremely busy month for me, but also a fun one and I enjoyed being able to enjoy some of my favorite late ...
Enjoyed your November favorites! A 2011 favorites would be an excellent
video for the new year! Thanks for including Miss Winnie in this video
(love, Love, LOVE her cameos), plus, she always makes me smile! BTW,
Lancome's DÉFINICILS is hands down THE BEST mascara giving total control -
fabulous definition, getting every last lash &/or as thick as you want
depending on how many coats you want to add. On earlier videos, the darker
lip color was VERY attractive on you - don't be afraid. Squeezes!
Hi sweet Jen! Love your earrings and necklace! Fall and Winter are my
favourite seasons, although every season is special in its own way. Living
in the mountains and gets really cold but fortunately it's dry; so I
increased the amount of body lotion I normally use and my skin literally
drinks it! I think darker lips colours suits you very much, don't worry! In
Italy, is tradition to set up Christmas decorations on the 8th of December
(bank holiday). Waiting for you decorations! xox
I LOVE when Winnie squeeks her toys while your filiming. My dog tries to
attack my laptop and she can't figure out who has "her" toys and where they
are hiding. It's really just too funny. Winnie is just beautiful! Much
nicer groomed than my two crusty Lhasa's right now...LOL I would love to
see the lululemon haul. I'm really looking forward to your Christmas
decorations video. Mine are up....YEAH!!!! Have you ever used any bath
bombs, etc. from Basin White?
A 2011 favorites video sounds wonderful. Please do! I know it would be long
(which never bothers me), but it'll also share the best of the best
products, and what better recommendation could you give then that? :) The
large Stila Palette looks amazing. If I have any money left over from
Christmas shopping, that'll be my gift to myself. I've been trying to wear
makeup more often, and not only are the colors beautiful, but it keeps it
together and organized.
Jen, I LOVE your videos! You're so very restrained with your candles - I
get through the 3 wicks so quickly, but I do have them burning for 5-6hrs
or more at a time. I am in the UK and it is so expensive to have Slatkin
imported, but well worth it. If you like Phillipa Greggory, you might like
Alison Weir. I have just finished with one of her books - if I get a chance
this week I will send it to your PO box address. Claire xx
I've only watched one of your vidoes and subscribed! I love how excited you
are about little things, enjoy details and talk straight- even though your
videos are long, you're talking is so cute. Watching some of them beauty
related vidoes I get bored out of control- here I just like,like,like!
I love the purple Lululemon back back you have. I would LOVE to find that,
but I've been looking and no luck :-( I wish they would bring it back. I
say - post all the videos you do - you are very inspiring and I love to
watch all types of videos you do. :-) SueT
absolutely post the lulu hauls.... we don't have that company in
Australia.... or the container store, or vera bradley...*sigh* I wish they
had those stores in Australia.... please keep making me *envious* :)
teehee!! Just keep doing what you are doing!!!
Loved seeing Albert! Please keep including your favorite snacks. I'll have
to check out those ginger cookies. We finally got a Trader Joe's last fall
and I've been loving that store :) I agree that the throw on the BBW
Slatkin & Co candles is phenomonal!
@sharingjam I am from Canada although we of course have Lululemon (its
Canadian started in Vancouver BC), we don't have container stores we have a
store called solutions.... which isn't nearly as good. Another great
American store is Target!!
I love to watch favorites of the year videos, please do film! I always like
the jewelry items you are wearing in your videos, if it's not too much
trouble would you post them and maybe the nail polish you are wearing?
Thanks!
This was a great video! :) However you are a bad influence on me... just
kidding. I just want to buy all the great things you talk about, which is
budget busting! lol I do like your idea of adding your favorite snack.
Happy Winter! Could you do a video on how you turn down your bed before bed
because i never know what to do with the quilt on the end of my bed at
night... thanks great favorites!
Oh yeah, some of us would love to see your lulu lemon haul if you still
want to share. Maybe you can disable comments and ratings for that video to
discourage negativity
@raammartin My favorite is the Slatkin Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Spearmint
scent.
What's In My Shower & Tub: Summer 2013
I'm back with a summer update on the shower & bath products I've been using & loving lately. I'd love to know what your favorites have been as well if you care ...
Jen, have you ever tried Japanese bath salts? There are a huge variety of
them ranging from luxurious rose-scented ones to intense heat ones. Bathing
is a very large part of Japanese culture and seeing as how you enjoy Epson
salts, I figured that if there was a Japanese grocer near you, you might
want to try some out. I highly recommend them. Google Japanese bath salts
if you want to know some good recommendations.
if you have issues with weighing your hair down switch to all sulfate free
- even the lush bars have sls in them, once i switched to sulfate free i
have been loving my hair! it's less oily and the shampoo/conditioner
doesn't add to my styling products to weigh the hair down - i've also been
loving the living proof hair primer which keeps my hair feeling lighter as
well - just some things to consider - great video!
Hi Jen, here's something completely off topic, but have you ever wondered
if you have joint hypermobility? I noticed that your thumbs bend backwards
farther than "usual". It can cause joint sprains or discomfort. I remember
you had knee problems from running. Just wondering :).
Peach Bellini is my favorite scent from B&BW too! I just got an order in
the mail today with four wallflower refills and two of the foaming soaps in
that scent. Love it love it! And I agree with everyone else, your hair
looks very pretty curled. Thanks for the video :)
Jen, I just finally watched this video and I wanted to tell you I thought
you looked amazing!!! Your hair looked great and the color green definitely
suits you well!! Keep doing what you are doing ans as always thanks for
sharing, and I wish you well!
I've been trying to use up my hoard of Bath & Body Works shower gels since
I'm moving soon. Right now I'm using Black Amethyst, which is a little
heavy for summer, but I'm determined to get rid of it! LOL BTW your hair
looks lovely in this video :)
Hey Jen, Just saw your video. I agree with the others your hair looks
really good. I've enjoyed watching your videos and seeing the
transformation you go through as you experiment with more makeup. Your look
is never overdone. Keep it up.
I've have been trying a lot of Lush products since you've got me hooked on
them. My favourites at the moment are charity pot hand and body lotion,
breath of fresh air toner, prince shaving cream( try this!) and you crack
the whip.
I have been obsessed with the "herby" line from BE Dickens. It smells just
like the old Herbal Essence shampoo from the 80's which totally reminds me
of summer for some reason - highly recommend it to all you 80"s children lol
I loved that you shared that you can add a few drops of Essential Oils to
your Epson salt bath. Essential oils can really balance your mood. Lavender
is well known for calming, but there are many others to suit your moods. :D
I like that the voiceover makes the video more efficient and less rambly
(don't get me wrong I love your ramblings but maybe just in vlogs) but it
also makes it feel rather impersonal. This was kind of a blend so idk
I use the healing garden products, you would love the lavender Jen :) as
for the shampoos and conditioners i use Herbal essense tousle me softly, or
Garnier Frutis, i am not too picky as long as my hair gets clean.
My bathroom/powder room is one of my personal spaces, one of the few places
in my house that I have to myself. Its kinda creepy that other people are
curious whats in other peoples bathrooms!
I usually take about 30 second to shave my legs most every day. Once a week
I use shaving cream and spend some more time to get a better shave,
spending more time are the knees and such.
Hi there - I think alot of people like to hear what bath, spa, and beauty
products others use. But I do agree that we dont need to actually see
inside anyone's shower... : )
Jen, If you have callouses on your feet that drive you crazy like mine do
to me, you should try Julep's product called The Best Pedi Prep Ever! It is
great!
She just means when she shaves more carefully to get all the hair rather
than just doing a quick shave without looking. Shes mentioned it in a video
before
Where can I get the same shower caddy in the uk as the one I have always
gets rusty, is yours stainless steel and did you get yours online? Thanks
jen x
Jen, you are always lovely- very beautiful woman. But this new hair makes
you look sexay! (not trying to be innapropriate :) )
Early Winter Haul: Bath & Body
I'm back with another slew of hauls for the early winter, starting with bath & body products. I still have a lot stocked up from my fall haul ridiculousness, but there ...
Dear Jen, thanks for another great video! I am just wondering, could you
make a video on how you deal with SAD? I have been fighting with chronic
depression for years and recently I have moved to another country where the
seasons are more defined then where I lived before. I kinda feel like I
might be emotionally affected by the weather, so I think your tips might
help ^^ Anyways, I love your videos and keep up with your amazing work!
I´m Norwegian, and you´re right- Glögg is a Norwegian thing :) It´s a
holiday tradition in all of Scandinavia! We drink it as it is or mix in red
wine, raisins and nuts. It kind of taste like a sweet, spicy berry tea and
is very yummy and warming:) You should try it sometime! :) Love your
videos! Hugs :)
@11principessa11 Try the bath bombs first! They are wonderful! The bath
melts are also so moisturising... no need for body lotion after you get
out! Nice bonus of those. Some of their other stuff is a bit hit-and-miss
but their bath bombs, most of their bubble bars and their bath melts are
excellent.
you should take the soaps out of the wrappers because the paper can leech
all of the oils out of the soaps and dry them out faster. I store my soap
in usable plastic bags but the plastic containers you use are fine too (and
probably better). Another great haul!
@booboobean24 You mean the soaps? You can check out my Holiday & Winter
shower videos in the upcoming months to see them unwrapped...they also
might make appearances in my favorites videos, depending on how much I like
them :)
This was so funny with the time running out - for those of us that make
videos we feel your pain lol!!! I love that lots of your video are
spontaneous and not always so planned, much more natural and enjoyable like
that.
The Lush stuff looks so cute. I still have never tried Lush, despite the
hundreds of videos on YouTube raving about them - I don't know if I need
yet another thing to become addicted to :p
Your make up look really pretty today by the way. I went to Bath and Body
today too ! I got the same soap you did and got a few others too ! LOVE
LOVE LOVE your videos !!!!!!!
You're a doll in this video. You look amazing...hair, makeup, nails and all
of your accessories! Thanks for sharing your bath goodies. I'm addicted to
bath products as well :)
could u do a video of when u un-rap them? that would be fun I would love to
see what they look like in person! what color is on ur nails? it's so
pretty!!!
I like the morrocan rose scent from the Body shop!! May be a spring scent
for you to have a look at!!
my tilapia hobby growing
okay i dont know if this is a duplicate video or not. I'm trying to clean out all the videos I have my laptop and I came across this one so I don't know if I uploaded or ...