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Drugs and the Brain. DIY Natural Room Scents. Don't miss my follow-up post to this one withNATURAL ROOM SCENTS FOR DIY GIFTS & CENTERPIECESCLICK HERE This post was featured in the April 2013 issue of Woman's Day magazine. Here's the thing. I'm married to a man who hates artificial scents of any kind. That goes for air fresheners, candles, perfume, soaps and anything else that is scented. We buy unscented everything. I could probably buy a car with the money I've saved on perfume throughout the years of our marriage. Turns out that King-Man may just be ahead of his time. But, the air in my house gets stale sometimes. There is a simple, all natural, truly lovely solution. Keeping the supply list simple. How to Make Natural Room Scents Fragrant items for naturally scenting your home: citrus -- I've tried other fruits.

View whole spices on Amazon: cinnamon sticks, anise stars, allspice, cloves, vanilla beans Five Natural Room Scent RecipesThese are all scents that my nose likes. View on Amazon: ♦pint jars ♦plastic lids for jars Gift them! Creative Diary - 33 scholarships for design and fashion undergraduate studies in Italy and Spain.

Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action. Kiwi and Jalapeño Salsa. © Jerry James Stone via Flickr Just because tomatoes are no longer in season, that doesn't mean we have to give up on fresh salsa, right? No, it doesn't! This kiwifruit salsa is tangy, spicy and so yummy! Come summer, you just might be longing for fresh kiwis again. Try it with a Viogner or any off-dry white with floral undertones. 8 ripe but firm kiwis1 jalapeño pepper, minced1/4 cup cilantro, chopped1/8 cup sweet onion, finely choppedPinch of sea salt 1. 2. 3.

Enjoy! Visit the Green Wine Guide for more vegetarian recipes and wine pairings. Scirus - for scientific information.