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Clove Pomanders

Organic ClovesPomanders are an old European tradition that dates back to the time when it was necessary to mask the odors resulting from poor sanitation. This spreads a nice scent throughout the house and the oranges themselves act as Christmas decorations. With a little supervision and assistance, children can make them easily.
  1. Cross-tie the ribbon around the orange: Center ribbon on the top of the orange and holding ribbon, turn the orange over.
  2. Cross the ribbon and pull it tight against the orange.
  3. Turn orange over and bring ribbon together at the top and tie a bow
  4. Poke holes in the orange using a toothpick or piercing tool. This might get a little juicy, so do it over the napkin or paper towel. Keep the holes spaced fairly far apart.
  5. Insert cloves into the holes. They don't need to be that close together, because the orange will shrink as it dries.
  6. The orange will dry out over the next week and will shrink, but it will continue to smell wonderful for many months. A true testament to the preservation power of the clove!