I was running errands yesterday, hurrying, filling my cart, when all of a sudden I smelled the familiar scent of cinnamon. Cinnamon-scented pine cones. I love those things and I grab a bag every year. They make my whole home smell like the holidays.
You can make them yourself. Purchase or collect about 2 pounds of pine cones. The cones are part of a visual display, so pick pretty ones. The cones that are open give you more area to cover with scent, so keep that in mind, as well.
Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones
2 lbs pine cones
4 ounces cinnamon scented essential oil
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In the meantime – I just have to brag about my talented mom, Noreen – who’s just published a new book!
The book’s topic?  Accessories!
Well, actually – it’s belts, and I’m trying to figure out if I can ask Santa Claus for one of the belts for Christmas