Cloves and Cinnamon to Refresh the Home

Materials: Three whole cloves; one cinnamon stick; one glass of water.

Procedure: Boil the cloves and cinnamon in the water for five minutes. Allow the liquid to cool, then spray a little into the corners of the house to refresh the atmosphere.

Dried Orange Peel for a Cheerful Home

Materials: Peels from one orange, dried; one open fabric sachet.

Procedure: Dry the orange peels in sunlight. Put them in an open fabric sachet in the living room so their natural citrus scent can spread through the space.