I found an awesome homemaking tip in Martha's incredible September "Special Decorating" issue of MSL. Scented candles can get pretty expensive and be a little heavy as well, righ? Try this instead. Fill a pot or teapot about 3/4 of the way full with water, add orange peel, whole cloves and a cinnamon stick. Bring it to a boil and then turn the heat down to simmer. It will fill your house with the most delicious smell and you could probably add some honey and make a spiced tea out of it if you wanted. I'll wait until it's not 150 degrees outside first.
It's easy, inexpensive and it works.
It's easy, inexpensive and it works.
3 comments:
My Grandma taught me this one too! She would always add a bay leaf too. Gives an interesting but nice twist to it. I use a mini crockpot and I just add more water when it gets low. I use it for several days before replacing the ingredients. Go Team Christmas! ;)
I've been doing this for years too...but I'll admit, I have left it longer than a few days, and it doesn't smell so good after a long while.
I bought a bunch of Christmas stuff this past weekend. I love Christmas!
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