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Saving Kitchen Scraps Can Make Good Scents

By , About.com Guide

You can make your home smell cozy and inviting without purchasing potpourri or any of the home fragrance products currently in vogue. The next time you peel apples, whether it be for a pie, applesauce or simply eating, save the peels in a sealed plastic bag in your freezer. When you're in the mood to make your home smell yummy, put the peels in a pot of simmering water, add a cinnamon stick, a pinch of ginger and whole cloves, and simmer gently. Your home will begin to smell like fresh baked apple pie!

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