Orange peels, lemon peels, apple peels or any peels—these fruity leftovers can easily be recycled into deliciously scented potpourri. Show your kid how to make his own, and he’ll be in for a real treat. The fragrant, netted pouches can be hung in a bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen, to freshen things up. And because you won’t end up using chemical-laden sprays, your child will be going green, too!
What You Need:
❑ Orange, lemon or apple peels
❑ Spices (such as cinnamon, nutmeg, mint leaves)
❑ Netting (hose can be used as an alternative)
❑ Old candles (optional)
❑ Rag or towel
❑ Bowl
❑ Ribbon or string
❑ Scissors
What You Do:
- Help your child collect fruit peels and dry them in a well-lit area, laying them out flat on a towel.
- Next, make him mix spices, peels and candle shavings in a bowl.
- Help him pour the mixture into netting, and tie it securely with ribbon.
- Your child can use excess ribbon to hang the potpourri pouch in any place you think needs some freshening up!
