Going Green & Crafty for Fall

A lot of us love to decorate for the seasons and the holidays. But sometimes it is just so expensive to go out and buy all sorts of decorations. And some of us are just not crafty enough to do tough projects. So here is something very simple and easy that I came across as a fall project to help decorate your home. This is even a project that if you have children, you can make this fun for them, as they can do a scavenger hunt to find some of the items that you are using. The best part you are going green, saving money, and making your home beautiful and smell good all at the same time :)

Autumn Potpourri

You will need:

• Clove essential oil
• Acorns
• Small pinecones
• Birch bark strips
• Small maple leaves
• Spices: cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, star anise, whole cloves and whole bay leaves
• Rose hips
• Nuts: hazelnuts and chestnuts

How-to:

1. Gather the items listed above.
2. Place all the ingredients except the birch bark strips, whole bay leaves and small maple leaves in a large plastic or nonporous bowl.
3. Add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture and toss with your hands. (Wear gloves to keep your skin from absorbing the oil.)
4. Slowly add more essential oil until the smell of the potpourri suits your taste.
5. Place the potpourri in your desired container.
6. Add the birch bark strips and leaves.
7. Toss gently. 

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Until Next Time,

Mom of Many