Lately, scent has been on my mind – specifically, scents for my home. I’m not a huge fan of air freshener sprays (even though I use them on occasion, they tend to make me choke?!) and candles are off-limits (because of the kids). So, I was excited when Hillhouse Naturals (they sell a variety of scented fragrance gifts for the bed, bath and home) sent me a Reed Diffuser and Room Spray from their Holiday Collection. The Holiday Fragrance Mist (room spray) smelled nice, but after using the Holiday Diffuser, I really don’t need it. Rather, let me tell you about the reed diffuser….
I had never heard of reed diffusers before. That’s surprising to me (now) since they are such a great home scent option for moms. Not only are they fragrant, but they’re also a (much) safer alternative to candles. This is how it works: Basically, the package comes with a set of reeds and a sealed bottle of fragrance. You open the bottle and put the reeds in. Be forewarned that the initial scent can be strong. (“That’s stinky!” Michael said.) A few hours later though, the aroma will have a chance to spread throughout the room(s) of your home. (Michael loved the smell the next day forward.) After the first day or two, you turn the reeds over in the bottle. After that, you just enjoy your great-smelling home! Our scent has been keeping our home sweet-smelling for the last couple of weeks and (from what I read) it can work for months/ until the fragrance in the bottle is used up. I just need to keep turning the reeds occasionally (about once a week) to refresh the scent. I live in a small(ish) NYC apartment, so one bottle is enough for my whole home. (It’s a powerful fragrance choice – we can even smell a light hint of the scent when we come out of the elevator and walk towards our door.) In any event, I’m sold! I’m looking forward to buying other reed diffuser fragrances after this one is finished.
On another note, fragrance products make great holiday gifts – for hosts/hostess, family members, etc., so be sure to bookmark Hillhouse Naturals site. (They have more than 50 fragrances available.)
