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HOLIDAY GOODIES

for YOU!

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Smells like Christmas

SIMMER POT

Ingredients:

  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon cloves (whole or ground)
  • 1 tablespoon nutmeg (whole or ground)
  • 1 sprig of fresh pine or a handful of pine needles (make sure they are safe for use)

Instructions:

  1. Fill a medium-sized pot with water about two-thirds full.
  2. Add the orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and the pine sprig or needles.
  3. Place the pot on the stove over low heat.
  4. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
  5. Keep an eye on the water level, adding more if it gets too low.

As the ingredients simmer, they will release their aromatic scents, filling your home with a warm and inviting fragrance. Adjust the ingredients based on your preferences, and feel free to get creative by adding other festive elements like apple slices, ginger, or a splash of vanilla extract.

Remember to never leave the stove unattended, and keep an eye on the water level to ensure it doesn't completely evaporate. You can reuse the simmer pot mixture for a day or two by refrigerating it between uses. Just reheat it on the stove when you're ready for another burst of holiday aroma.


HOLIDAY

CLEANING

TIPS

CARPET CLEANING HACK

Santa taking a bath

BATHROOM

CLEANING TIPS

QUICK

TIPS

TRAVEL CLOTHS

ENVIROSCRUBS

MATTRESS CLEANER

great for eliminating urine odor

  • great for quick wipe ups
  • use a bent paper clip to hang under tank lid
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TOILET

SPRAY

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Click here

to print

Toilet Spray

Sign

  • Print this fun sign.


  • Pop in a 5x7 frame next to your Toilet Spray!
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SHORT ON

TIME

RECIPES

Charcuterie

Board

Elements

CUTTING BOARD



  1. Cured Meats:
    • Prosciutto, salami, pepperoni.
  2. Cheeses:
    • Hard (cheddar, Gouda), soft (Brie, goat), blue (gorgonzola).
  3. Accompaniments:
    • Fruits (grapes, figs), nuts (almonds, walnuts), jams, olives.
    • Dips
  4. Bread and Crackers:
    • Baguette slices, various crackers.
  5. Garnishes:
    • Fresh herbs, edible flowers, mustards.


PEPPER RELISH DIP

Dump a jar of Howard Pepper Relish

on top of room temp cream cheese.

Serve with crackers.

PHYLLO BITES

Dump a blob (teaspoon-ish) of marscapone cheese in cup.

Top with berries or lemon curd.

SUSTAINABLE

WRAPPING

IDEAS

NORWEX Ltd. Ed. HOLIDAY GIFT BAG

  • made from recycled bottles
  • lined with BacLock® silver
  • gift tag included

REUSE PACKING PAPER

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Brown paper packages

tied up with string.

Press out packing paper.

Fold up & store.

Pic from my basement

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STORAGE

HACKS

Storing Holiday Items with QR Labels

Creating a QR code label that opens an image for the contents of a storage bin is a great way to organize and quickly identify items. Here are step-by-step directions:

1. Host the Image:

  • Upload the image of the contents of the storage bin to an image hosting service. Choose one from the list mentioned earlier, such as Imgur, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any other service you prefer.

2. Get the Direct Image URL:

  • After uploading, obtain the direct URL to the image. This is the URL that will be embedded in the QR code.

3. Generate the QR Code:

  • Use a QR code generator to create a QR code that links to the direct URL of the image.
  • You can use online tools like QR Code Generator or do it within Canva.
  • Open the QR code generator. Paste the direct URL in the provided field.

4. Generate and Download the QR Code:

  • Click on the "Generate" or "Create QR Code" button.
  • Download the generated QR code image to your computer.

5. Print and Attach the Label:

  • Print the QR code image and attach it to the storage bin. You can use adhesive labels, laminated sheets, or any other method that suits your preference.

Testing:

  • Before finalizing the labeling process, test the QR code with a QR code reader app on your smartphone to ensure that it correctly opens the image of the storage bin contents.

Now, anyone with a smartphone and a QR code reader app can scan the label on the storage bin to quickly view the image of its contents. This can be a convenient and efficient way to manage and organize items, especially in storage or inventory settings.


Apps for your Phone:

Elephant Trax, Smart Packs- will purchase premade QR labels on Amazon.

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GOT A LIVE TREE?

RUBBER BROOM needle pickup

FRUIT&VEGGIE SCRUB CLOTH sap removal

MATTRESS CLEANER

for artifical trees

BEFORE putting the tree up,

spray to remove odor, dust mites & organic matter.

Safe for pre-lit too.

AFTER the Season, give your tree a quick spray before storage.

Wishing you

& yours

a healthy

& happy

Holiday Season!

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