A teacher gift…and a great idea for neighbor gifts

Each year it’s a struggle for me to come up with something for our neighbors and teachers. We have been blessed with some really great neighbors (and some not so good…but we are looking on the “Merry” side of Christmas…right). This year I am making snowman tins for our neighbors..(I hope to have those finished this weekend)…but last night a friend brought over this very simple and cute gift to us…and I wanted to share it here as it is inexpensive…and darling :)

First I have to say the picture does not do it justice…it is really a pretty display…

It’s Christmas Potpourri

You put inside a cellophane bag: 1 large orange
3-4 good size cinnamon sticks
3 good size bay leafs
4-5 TBSP. whole Cloves

Layer it in your bag…put the whole cloves in first…then the large orange and then the bay leaves and cinn. Sticks on the top and tie with a bow…

Then you add in this little card that says:
“Cut the orange into slices.
Add the spices to a sauce
Pan with plenty of water.
Bring to a boil. Simmer &
Enjoy the smell of Christmas!
Add water as needed.




Easy enough right? And it smells divine!

For the teachers this year I made this “count down to Christmas”. After Thanksgiving this year a good friend had us over to her home and we made these cute “count downs” out of wood and vinyl.