Scent activates our limbic system, which is connected to our memories and emotions. It has the power to bring close the warmth and love shared in holidays past. This season, embrace your inner hostess and welcome your guests with this simmering holiday spice stove top potpourri. The delicious smell will transform every nook and cranny into a place of holiday wonder. It also makes a thoughtful, simple gift for a holiday or housewarming party. Just tie up a batch with a bow and

Tis’ the season to whip up a batch of eggnog just like our ancestors used to make – with loads of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, preservatives, stabilizers and carrageenan. What, no? You say that’s not how they made it, and they didn’t make hot chocolate from a pouch, either? Well then, I think you’re going to love this recipe. Made from wholesome ingredients, this traditional homemade eggnog is smooth, creamy, perfectly spiced, and so easy to make. There’s one

The air is crisp and Christmas is coming which means I want to snuggle under a wool comforter and watch a Christmas movie all while a pot of spices simmer on the stove. The scents of Christmas draw me back to younger days.... During this crazy time, money is tight for a lot of us. While it can be disappointing to not be able to buy what I want for everyone, what I really enjoy is being with my family. Building memories is so important to us as human beings. The memories of be