The fall season is finally here and we all want to feel cozy and warm inside our homes. Here is an Easy DIY Trick To Make Your Home Smell Like Fall the natural way without artificial scents or fragrances.
Easy DIY Trick To Make Your Home Smell Like Fall
You know how certain smells bring back memories? This easy trick really brings me back to me childhood. Cinnamon and oranges are perfect fall scents that remind me of falling leaves, cool breezes, and family gatherings. I live in Miami now, so I really do not get to experience the fall weather. But this DIY idea makes my home feel like fall, and transports me to those precious memories.
Indeed, research shows that odors are especially effective as reminders of past experience, much more so than cues from other senses, such as sights or sounds. There is just something magical in smells, just like when we are cooking our favorite dishes. Check out my Comfort Food Recipes if you also want to taste your memories and feed your soul.
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You are probably seeing lots of fall scented candles in stores, but the truth is most of them are made of petroleum-based paraffin with artificial scents. Air fresheners are no better. I am very sensitive to fragrances and do not tolerate them. Strong perfumes or any other artificial scents make me sneeze right away.
There are lots of very popular scented products out there, but be careful because they contain an array of hazardous substances which may compromise your health.
There is nothing better than a natural scent for your home, one that is free of chemicals. Chemical sprays, plug-ins and scented candles contain ingredients that have been linked with a raised risk of asthma in adults and children. If you want to learn more about the dangers of artificial scents, please click HERE.
A better and safer alternative is to make your own scent. You won’t believe how easy it is to make your home smell like fall the old fashioned way. A simmer pot recipe with orange peels and cinnamon. That’s it! Your home will smell like fall in minutes. The aroma is so cozy and calming. The best part is you only need two inexpensive ingredients. Yes, it is that simple. And your home will totally transform into Fall.
What You Need To Make Your Home Smell Like Fall
Ingredients: A couple of orange peels, and two cinnamon sticks.
Instructions: Fill a small saucepan with water and add the orange peels and cinnamon sticks. Bring it to a boil and then turn the heat down to simmer. Medium heat is perfect.
Within minutes you home will start to smell heavenly! Simmer for about 20 minutes then add more water if needed. I recommend simmering for about 40 minutes to an hour so the smell can last, but you can simmer for as long as you want.
You can even add more fall ingredients to this recipe. Think apple peels, whole cloves, lemon peels, and vanilla. You can play around with different combinations and see which one is your favorite natural fall scent. Mine is orange and cinnamon for sure.
I just boiled this Easy DIY Trick To Make Your Home Smell Like Fall recipe. Definitely worth it. My home feels and smells like Fall. And I absolutely LOVE it!
If I could only share the smell……………..
For other natural ways to make your home smell like Fall, please see 7 DIY Natural Scents That Will Make Your Home Smell Like Fall. You will find more natural ways to put you in the mood for fall.
Remember that you can make your home smell like fall without having to use artificial scents. And you will also avoid dangerous chemicals. With just a few simple ingredients you will be set and your home will feel amazing.
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Once you get used to 100% pure essential oils and homemade fragrances it’s hard to go back to synthetic. I like that this recipe is extremely minimalist. I usually add a few more ingredients for this natural stove top scent. I’ll try this streamlined version right now!
Thank you!
I do this with a variety of natural scents and sometimes include essential oil. If you reduce the liquid and then put it wee tiny glass bottles, like small spice jars, you can set on or hang off radiators. top up with reserve liquid. Lovely lovely
Thank you!
great idea! what do you do with the remaining liquid? are you able to reuse to spray it later?
Hi, thank you for your comment. I really don’t do anything with the liquid. You gave a great idea…..maybe making a nice orange/cinnamon hot drink?
wao i will try really
You are going to love the smell ????
I love this idea! I am very much into DIY, and finding more natural (and money saving) ideas to incorporate into my home. Especially with 3 kids! (And my son has eczema, allergies and asthma) I will definitely be trying this! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Thank you Jessica. Glad to know you liked the idea. I just love the smell….so cozy!
Can yoy do this in a crock pot?
Yes u can. Even in small appetizers crock pots.
Going to try this on Saturday, the first day of fall…?
Let me know how it goes. This little trick puts me in the mood for Fall every time I make it 🙂
I don’t typically keep whole cinnamon sticks on hand. Can I use ground cinnamon?
Yes, it will work too. Enjoy!
how would you add vanilla to the mix? pods or liquid? My daughter gets migraines from the concentrated smell of cinnamon but vanilla might work out
Hi, you can either add it in liquid form or pods. Let me know how it goes. Thanks.
I made it today and added lemon,allspice,vanilla. After it has cool down. can you save it to a bowl and reheat again in couple days?
Glad you liked it. Unfortunately, you have to make a new one each time or it won’t smell anymore. Thank you.