Pine Bedroom Furniture
1. CREATE FIRE STARTERS
Bundle a handful of dry needles with thread to use along with kindling wood and newspaper. (They burn quickly, so they work better when paired with other flammable items.)
2. USE AS MULCH
Because the needles interlock, they stay in place and are less likely than other ground covers to blow away.
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3. MAKE A DISINFECTANT
If you like the scent of Pine-Sol, you'll love this cleaning mixture. Combine 1/2 cup needles with white vinegar in a jar and let sit for a few weeks. Remove needles and use the solution on countertops and other surfaces.
4. FLAVOR VINEGAR
Fill a mason jar with 1/2 cup needles and apple cider vinegar. Let the jar sit for a month, then strain. The infusion works as an herbal base for salad dressings, marinades or sauces.
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5. BREW A FOOTBATH
Boil a gallon of water with a cup of needles. Let it steep and cool for 20 minutes, then pour it into a basin for a refreshing and deodorizing soak.
6. COOK WITH THEM
Spread the needles over charcoal on your grill. The smoke will infuse meat and fist with a refreshing herbal flavor.
7. FRESHEN UP A ROOM
Create a cozy and inviting holiday scent by boiling it with cinnamon sticks, citrus peels, cloves, or other aromatic herbs.
8. FILL OUTDOOR PILLOWS
Sew sturdy, all-weather fabric into pillowcases and stuff them with your Christmas tree leftovers. The pointy tips shouldn't poke through thick cloth.
Did you know? The scene of pine has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.
Sources: gardenerscott.com, Brigitte Mars, herbalist. National Christmas Tree Association. If you plan to cook with the needles, make sure they were not treated with pesticides (check your tree needles).
Cathy Garrard Cathy Garrard is a senior editor with the Hearst Lifestyle group, creating bookazines and special interest publications for Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, Prevention and Woman's Day.
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