4 Homemade Holiday Potpourri Recipes

Every year when the holidays roll around, I try to find something fun and cheap that I can make for the holiday hostess, family and friends. This year I came up with a super easy idea, I think everyone will love! When making these gifts all you have to do is buy the ingredients and place them in a bag a wah-la, you have a gift ready to give! Now, I’m sharing my Homemade Holiday Potpourri recipes with you so you can turn them into gifts also!

Yesterday we had a bear nonchalantly stroll into our front yard right up to our porch. It was a juvenile bear, I could tell he looked young, but my husband was on the porch when he walked up, trying to figure out what the chickens were going on about. When they spotted each other, the bear stood up and was much taller than my husband who is 5’9. I’d really hate to see one of these guys full grown. The bear raised up to see what was moving I think. He didn’t roar, or growl. He simply took a look and then took off in the opposite direction. Thank goodness! Okay, so we live in the woods. Bears live here too. I get it. Usually, they only come around about 3:30-4:30 AM to raid the trash. This bear strolled in a 6 PM, in broad daylight!

I promptly texted/called several neighbors nearby to let them know that a bear is outside. They were all so thankful.

Recently, I was talking on our Facebook page with a couple of people, who say they have nightmare neighbors. My neighbors are amazing, and I feel blessed to have them after hearing a couple of horror stories. So, I am going to include them and give them these gifts this year also!

 

Homemade Holiday Potpourri

Recipe 1: Holiday Delight

• 2 oranges
• 1/4 cup cranberry
• 2 sprigs rosemary

Recipe 2 – Holiday Spice

• 1 orange
• 1 apple
• 3 sticks cinnamon
• 1 tsp cloves

Recipe 3 – Peppermint Citrus

• 5-6  peppermint leaves
• 2 oranges

Recipe 4 – Cozy by the Fire

• 1/4 cup cranberries
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 orange

Place ingredients into a plastic zipper bag or glass jar. Decorating ideas: Some plastic brand bags feature special holiday designs for gifting and holiday fun. You could also use washi tape to decorate the bags and make them festive! Add a cute gift tag, with the directions.

Directions:

1. Slice oranges/apples.

2. Add contents to slow cooker or medium saucepan.

3. Cover with water.

4. Bring to a boil.

5. Turn heat to low, and keep uncovered.

6. Add water as needed.

5. Enjoy the refreshing aroma of your very own homemade potpourri.

 

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