CINNAMON SCENTED PINE CONES
Let’s discuss scents and memories! 
“Incoming smells are first processed by the olfactory bulb, which starts inside the nose and runs along the bottom of the brain.
The olfactory bulb has direct connections to two brain areas that are strongly implicated in emotion and memory: the amygdala and hippocampus.
The olfactory bulb has direct connections to two brain areas that are strongly implicated in emotion and memory: the amygdala and hippocampus.
Interestingly, visual, auditory (sound), and tactile (touch) information do not pass through these brain areas.
This may be why olfaction, more than any other sense, is so successful at triggering emotions and memories.”
This may be why olfaction, more than any other sense, is so successful at triggering emotions and memories.”
“A number of behavioral studies have demonstrated that smells trigger more vivid emotional memories and are better at inducing that feeling of 'being brought back in time' than images.” https://www.psychologytoday.com/…/smells-ring-bells-how-sme…
The holiday season can likely bring back some really wonderful memories!
Cinnamon is a popular scent during the season. If you have had cinnamon around during past holidays and have had great experiences, then when you smell cinnamon, you will likely be brought back to those good memories.
You can, of course, sub out any essential oil for the cinnamon (ex: Christmas Spirit blend, spruce, or orange & clove)
Pick a scent that brings you back to a warm, cozy, happy place.
RECIPE:
1. Soak pine cones for about an hour to get rid of critters if you got them from outside.
2. Lay the cones out on a foil-lined baking sheet and pop them in a 200º oven for about 30 minutes. This helps the cones open up.
3. Once they have cooled, place them in a ziplock bag. Sprinkle about 30 drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil on the cones in the bag. Cinnamon bark/Clove is also a great combo.
4. Let them sit in the bag for 1-2 weeks.
1. Soak pine cones for about an hour to get rid of critters if you got them from outside.
2. Lay the cones out on a foil-lined baking sheet and pop them in a 200º oven for about 30 minutes. This helps the cones open up.
3. Once they have cooled, place them in a ziplock bag. Sprinkle about 30 drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil on the cones in the bag. Cinnamon bark/Clove is also a great combo.
4. Let them sit in the bag for 1-2 weeks.
Place in your favorite holiday bowl and enjoy the amazing holiday scent.
What scents bring you back to a warm, cozy, happy day?
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