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From: Debbie Harlan <debbie@...>Subject: [AromatherapyDailyTip] Your Own PotpourriAromatherapyDailyTip Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 9:51 PM

If you want to learn how to make wedding favors, you'll find some tipsbelow.Your Own PotpourriPotpourri is a good option. You can even make your own. Below is a list ofwhat you'll need:Bowl (made from any material except metal)Mortar and pestle (used in the kitchen for grinding up spices)Fixative (oak chips, moss, any ingredient that will absorb the oils)Filler (herbs, dried flowers, ingredients for color and scent)Essential Oil (the main smell of the potpourri – vanilla and lavender arepopular choices)Use the mortar and pestle to break down the filler ingredients to smallersizes and to begin releasing their scents. Combine these with the fixativeingredient in the bowl and add the essential oil. Mix everything togetherand store it in an air tight container until you start creating the packetsfor your guests.If you want to know how to make wedding favors look more

professional,here's a tip: wrap them in delicate fabric, such as tulle, which isavailable at most craft stores. Tie the packets with ribbon (also availableat those craft stores) and you have an example of great homemade weddingfavor ideas.Read more:http://weddingdecor .suite101. com/article. cfm/how_to_ make_wedding_ favors#ixzz0Lx8JdlMsNewTrue Sweet BirchBotanical name Betula alleghaniensis/ USADistilled totally from wild harvested Birch.http://www.aromathy me.com/essential -oils-1.htmlOn Sale this monthGrapefruitLavandin GrossoMandarin YellowOrange WildRomantic Rose Essential Oil BlendlinaTangerine EssenceTonka Bean Superior AbsoluteViolet Leaf

AbsoluteYlang Ylang #2Be sure to try our High Altitude French Lavender at a very special pricewww.aromathyme. comThis Daily Aromatherapy Tip isbrought to you by AromaThyme.comand the Scent of the Month Clubhttp://www.aromathy me.comDisclaimer-- This information is not intended to be taken as areplacement for medical advice. Any person with a conditionrequiring medical attention should consult a qualifiedpractitioner or therapist.