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From Your Herb Garden – Sweet Bags and Sachets

30-Jun-10

An old-fashioned custom which you may want to revive is that of making sweet bags to hang on the backs of upholstered chairs, place in dresser drawers, linen and clothes closets, under pillows and in chests. Make the bags of silk, organdy, nylon, or any other pretty fabric and leave a ribbon loop so that [...]

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Gifts From Your Herb Garden

28-Jun-10

An herb garden is twice blessed, for you can give as much as you receive from it. Here are some suggestions for using your herbs in many delightful and unusual ways. Remember that many flowers, too, are herbs; so do not be surprised to find roses, violets and other blossoms among the suggested ingredients. Gift [...]

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Natural Scents and Fragrances – Pomander Balls

27-Feb-10

Pomander balls—fruits studded with cloves—are natural air fresheners and moth repellents, yet they can be enjoyed simply for their beauty and scent. These fragrant globes of citrus and spice are thoughtful small gifts that can be made by anyone. They cost very little and last a long time. Start with a perfect piece of fruit—a [...]

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The Thursday 13 – Free Printable Christmas Gifts!

17-Dec-09

Gift certificates to the recipient’s favorite store are a great gift idea- there’s no shopping (other than getting the certificate), no wondering about making the right choice and the assurance that the gift will be a hit! But they do cost money. And in some stores, you have to spend quite a bit of money [...]

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Decorating For The Holidays Blog Hop – Painted Sugar Cookies For Your Christmas Tree

14-Dec-09

Thank you to JT Locke at The Frugal Housewife for hosting the Decorating For The Holidays Blog Hop! Here’s my entry – Painted Sugar Cookies for your Christmas Tree Gather family members around the kitchen table to paint their own original designs on these lovely cookie ornaments – too pretty to eat! HAND-PAINTED BUTTER COOKIES [...]

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