Smells

OK, first I'm gonna ignore the fact that I missed yesterday's entry, I went Christmas shopping with my husband and didn't get home until after midnight.  Now I'll move on to smells and how much power they have in our lives. If food didn't smell we wouldn't be able to fully enjoy the taste.  Smells can conjure up memories.  There is a drawer in a piece of furniture that used to be in my grandmother's home which smells like my grandfather.  All I have to do is open it, take a big whiff and I'm transported back to 1965.  If I close my eyes I can see my grandmother's living room and my grandfather sitting in his white leather chair next to the fireplace lighting his pipe.

The reason I'm writing about the sense of smell is that I just purchased a couple jar candles that smell like Christmas trees.  This is important why?  We have a fake tree and I really need to SMELL Christmas to get into the Christmas spirit.  Jar candles can be a bit pricey but they're definitely worth it at this time of year.  Our homes are closed up because of the temperatures outside (I live in Illinois and this time of year is cold) and closed up homes can begin to smell funky, especially if you have animals and men living with you.  OK men can be animals as well.  But you get my meaning.  Scented candles can really make a difference.

Soooo today I'm thankful for:
1.  Scented Candles
2.  The smells of Christmas
3.  Family Christmas Memories
4.  Christmas Trees
5.  Christmas Decorations

Plus the other 7 things I'm normally grateful for.

Till Tomorrow...