Joyful Holidays: Scents!

I love having a house that smells good, and there's never a better time to do that than the holidays.

One way to have that wonderful holiday smell is to have a real tree, but it seems like fewer people do this these days. I 'm one of the fake tree types. While I would love to have a real tree to get that wonderful evergreen scent, having a fake tree is much more economical and less messy for us. That does not mean that we can't fake the real thing! Pine scented candles can be a passable substitute. I burn them all season long. I especially love the Yankee scent tarts, but those can be expensive. I stock up at the end of the season with those 10% off Bed Bath and Beyond coupons. I also love pumpkin scented candles, cranberry, holly...anything related to the winter holidays.

'Tis the season for homemade goodies! What's a better scent than fresh baked bread, cookies, pies, cakes, and candy? They can make excellent and attractive gifts as well- Meredith shows the ins and outs of attractive and frugal packaging.

Do you have a wood burning stove? What's nicer than sitting in front of a warm fire, enjoying hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies while smelling your evergreen candles burning? What a joy to relax with your family in your wonderfully scented home!