Day 18: Scent for Company
I love to have people over. I once read a quote in a magazine that said that hospitality is making your friends feel like family and your family feel like company. My dream to have a house where people know they are welcome to stop by at any time and just make themselves at home, but that is special enough that my family knows they are valued as well. I want the house all the kids come hang out at and that's ready to host parties and Bible studies at a moment's notice. As soon as I have it, I'll invite you all over.
Today's calendar square recommends having some yummy smelling stuff simmering on the stove. Then, even if you didn't have time to bake, your house still smells inviting--without some of the fake smelling plug-ins that are out there. A disclaimer from the start: DO NOT let the pot boil dry. Bad things will happen.
Here's the recipe:
2 cups water
1 tablespoon each (or even just pick one): cinnamon, bay leaves, sage leaves, rosemary, lavender
Let simmer on low in an old pan, taking care not to boil dry. (You can't say it enough.)
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