...of Creative Frugality


Creatively Frugal Fragrances

From perfume to potpourri, how do you enjoy the fragrances you love for less?

"My favorite way to enjoy fragrances are from natural sources. I love to clip rosemary and lavender from my garden to enjoy dried or fresh. I also take orange peels, cinnamon, herbs and boil them on the stove. This smells really nice and you can change what's in the pot to suit your mood. I also clean with lavender and tea tree oils when I mop and this is really uplifting." ~ Amie
 


"I've found that the perfumed body lotion often available in a particular eau de toilette or perfume scent packs the same or nearly the same fragrance 'punch' as the eau de toilette or perfume itself. The lotions are usually quite a bit less expensive, and you get a bit of moisturizing done as well." ~ Marguerite

 


"I have found that the cheap candles that have strong odors work well for scenting baking soda and making carpet deodorizer. I do this at for the carpets at work, and the smell is not too strong so it does not mess up my sinuses. Just cut the candle into 1 inch pieces and close up in a quart zip lock or air-tight container." ~ Heather Joy



"I've often found that the best time of year to buy the perfumes and lotions I love is right after Christmas. During the holidays many stores often come out with the special gift packages that have perfume, lotion, and other things of the same scent all grouped together. After Christmas these are marked down sometimes incredibly cheap to get rid of the extras. I've been able to get a set with 2 things of perfume and lotion in it for cheaper than one of the bottles of perfume would have been normally if I'd just gone and bought it off the shelf. I love to give perfume and lotion as gifts since they are clutter-free and my friends always enjoy them. This is also a great time of the year to stock up on those kinds of gifts!" ~ Nicole

 

 

 

 

Editor's Note: Thanks to these readers for taking time to share their ideas!

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