{"id":945,"date":"2013-12-22T19:00:46","date_gmt":"2013-12-23T00:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/?p=945"},"modified":"2013-12-22T22:10:19","modified_gmt":"2013-12-23T03:10:19","slug":"wrapping-it-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/wrapping-it-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrapping it Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is coming whether we\u2019re ready or not, so it\u2019s time to wrap things up!\u00a0 Last weekend we finally got our big presents on the front porch.\u00a0 We\u2019ve done this in years past, but the presents were showing their age, so we started fresh.\u00a0 The wreath wasn\u2019t on the door when I took pics, but it\u2019s in place now!<\/p>\n

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A very dear friend gave me this blackboard garland, and I did my best to chalk it!\u00a0 I am definitely a beginner at the art, but sure do love the look!\u00a0 Thanks, Dusty!!<\/p>\n

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The holiday potpourri is simmering on the stove, and the house smells like Christmas!\u00a0 It\u2019s fast and easy and is worth the little bit of effort it takes to get it going.\u00a0 The recipe is below.<\/p>\n

Speaking of wrapping things up, it\u2019s time to wrap some gifts!!\u00a0 This is something I really enjoy doing. I have loved using brown craft paper for years, but this year I decided to try and use chalk on it to embellish my presents!\u00a0 Here are a few things I did!\u00a0 It sure is quick! \u00a0Using greenery from outside is always a beautiful touch, too!\u00a0 I may spend too much time wrapping presents, but I love every minute of it!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s time for all of us to put our feet up and enjoy the holidays with our families and friends!<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas!<\/p>\n

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Holiday Potpourri<\/p><\/div>\n

Holiday Potpourri<\/strong><\/p>\n

These ingredients will make 2 simmering pots of wonderful aroma!<\/p>\n

1 orange
\n1 lemon
\n1 apple
\nCinnamon sticks
\nanise stars
\ncloves<\/p>\n

Cut orange, lemon, and apple in half.\u00a0 Save one half of each fruit in a zip lock bag for future use.\u00a0 Store in fridge.<\/p>\n

Cut remaining halves into wedges and put in a small\/medium sauce pan.\u00a0 Cover with water.<\/p>\n

Add 1 cinnamon stick, 1 anise star, and about 10 cloves to the pot of fruit and water.\u00a0 Simmer on low, keeping an eye on the water level.\u00a0 Continue to add water as needed.\u00a0 You can do this for a day or two before disposing of it and starting fresh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Christmas is coming whether we\u2019re ready or not, so it\u2019s time to wrap things up!\u00a0 Last weekend we finally got our big presents on the front porch.\u00a0 We\u2019ve done this in years past, but the presents were showing their age, so we started fresh.\u00a0 The wreath wasn\u2019t on the door when I took pics, but […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[88,90,91,92],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","yoast_head":"\nWrapping it Up - Homejoy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/wrapping-it-up\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Wrapping it Up - Homejoy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Christmas is coming whether we\u2019re ready or not, so it\u2019s time to wrap things up!\u00a0 Last weekend we finally got our big presents on the front porch.\u00a0 We\u2019ve done this in years past, but the presents were showing their age, so we started fresh.\u00a0 The wreath wasn\u2019t on the door when I took pics, but […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/wrapping-it-up\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Homejoy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/homejoyblog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2013-12-23T00:00:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2013-12-23T03:10:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/DSC_0011-750x500.jpg\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Homejoy Blog\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/homejoyblog\",\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/dwallace\/\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/homejoy_blog\"],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/#logo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/homejoy-logo.png\",\"width\":260,\"height\":260,\"caption\":\"Homejoy Blog\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/#logo\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/\",\"name\":\"Homejoy\",\"description\":\"Imagine it. 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