Often
we think "visually" when decorating, but sound and scent both appeal to
the senses, too, and can help set the stage for the holidays.
Fa,
la, la, la, la: Dig out your Christmas music or find a
local station that carries twenty-four hour Christmas music. Whenever
you are at home, make sure to turn on some Christmas carols in the
background.
Jingle
all the way: Adding jingle bells to your main doors is
another way to use sound in your decorating.
Simmer
Scents: Kitchen potpourri is easy to make and a delight
to have filtering throughout the house. Place a pot on the simmer
burner of your range. Add oranges studded with cloves and cinnamon
sticks to some water. Let the pot simmer on a cold winter day, to
infuse your house with spicy aromas and a little extra humidity.
Candles:
Burn candles or use air fresheners scented with cinnamon, cranberry,
orange, pine, coffee, cocoa, cider, or other scents loved by your
family.
For
the birds: Use bread dough to make circular wreaths.
Press wild-bird seed into the wreaths, then bake as directed. Tie a
ribbon and Christmas bow for hanging. Decorate an outdoor tree for a
feather-friendly holiday.
Your
Turn: Schedule some time to implement one of these
simple tips to enhance your home for the season.
Today's
Affirmation: I enjoy all the senses of the season.
