‘Tis the Season to Get Creative: DIY Christmas Hacks Straight from Grandma’s Book

I think we can all agree that the smell of a homecooked meal, or baking pastries, are some of the best scents in the world. It’s also one of the things we frequently associate with the holidays since we do so much cooking this time of year. So, between baking cookies and pies and preparing holiday feasts, fabulous kitchen smells always mean it’s holiday time.

Here’s a little-known secret: you can get a great-smelling home without having to do the hard part of actually cooking. You know, in case you’re having guests over and you aren’t a great cook, but you want the house to smell good. Simmer a pot of water on the stove and toss in all sorts of herbs and fruits. Your home will soon have the comforting smell of Christmas.