Hello Fall!!!!!

Last night after putting Kymberlyn in bed I couldn't help but feel like fall is officially here!!! Its a little sad, because I really never felt like we had a summer! Kymberlyn & I only made it to the pool a couple of times and the hot days that use to send us down to the river to cool off on a sand bar were few.

I have to be honest though, I LOVE fall! Crops coming out of the field, brisk morning air, deer season right around the corner and probably my favorite part --- starting our wood stove. There is nothing better than the feel of cozying up on the couch with the heat of the wood stove around me. However, with Kymberlyn being more than active, we've had to make a few adjustments to keep the wood stove area childproof!

So anyway, last night I decided it was time to make some firestarters. I've seen these at craft shows before and then found some instructions on a candlemaking website. Really easy to make! I used scrap pieces of bark and old potpourri set in cupcake paper. I did put a wick in each of these although I've been told that isn't completely necessary since the cupcake paper will light as well.

After you've arranged your wood in your fireplace or wood stove, you take a firestarter, place it in the middle and light it. Its a very quick and easy way to get your fire going! The wax burns up completely and doesn't leave any residue.

The first batches I made last night are unscented, but I'm planning on making a few scented batches as well. I'm thinking about making cinnamon, cedar and balsam fir scented firestarters. If you have an idea for a scent or would like to try some let me know!!!