How to Make It | Scented Pine Cones
1) Soak pine cones in water for about an hour to get rid of critters if you got them from outside.
2) Lay the cones out on a foil-lined baking sheet and pop them in a 200º oven for about 30 minutes. This helps the cones open up.
3) Once they have cooled, place them in a ziploc bag. Sprinkle about 30 drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil on the cones in the bag. Cinnamon Bark and Clove is also a great combo.
4) Let them sit in the bag for 1-2 weeks. Place in your favorite holiday bowl or garland and enjoy an amazing holiday scent.
In case you were wondering ...
A number of behavioral studies have demonstrated that smells trigger more vivid emotional memories and are better at inducing that feeling of 'being brought back in time' than images.
Also, if you have magnolia pods, those can be added as well!
Enjoy!
Cheryl @ Pickle Creek Ranch
1) Soak pine cones in water for about an hour to get rid of critters if you got them from outside.
2) Lay the cones out on a foil-lined baking sheet and pop them in a 200º oven for about 30 minutes. This helps the cones open up.
3) Once they have cooled, place them in a ziploc bag. Sprinkle about 30 drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil on the cones in the bag. Cinnamon Bark and Clove is also a great combo.
4) Let them sit in the bag for 1-2 weeks. Place in your favorite holiday bowl or garland and enjoy an amazing holiday scent.
In case you were wondering ...
A number of behavioral studies have demonstrated that smells trigger more vivid emotional memories and are better at inducing that feeling of 'being brought back in time' than images.
Also, if you have magnolia pods, those can be added as well!
Enjoy!
Cheryl @ Pickle Creek Ranch
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