First, I mixed together some of the herbs normally used for sleep, then added a little extra lavender essential oil and sealed a container for about a week. Then last night, I took some old leftover material, cut out rectangles and sewed the pillows up. I filled them and they smelled heavenly. If you are using an herb that is really stiff or extra crunchy a lot of times you can put soft filling in and then put the herbs in between the two layers of filling but the herbs I put inside the pillows will be fine. Then instruct whomever you are giving the pillows, to slip them inside the pillowcase of the pillow they normally lay their head. I used herbs that would not only help you sleep but that are used for dreams. I put them in baggies so they would retain their scent and . . . that's all there is to it!!
Late last night I made up a few Sleep Pillows for some friends. First, I mixed together some of the herbs normally used for sleep, then added a little extra lavender essential oil and sealed a container for about a week. Then last night, I took some old leftover material, cut out rectangles and sewed the pillows up. I filled them and they smelled heavenly. If you are using an herb that is really stiff or extra crunchy a lot of times you can put soft filling in and then put the herbs in between the two layers of filling but the herbs I put inside the pillows will be fine. Then instruct whomever you are giving the pillows, to slip them inside the pillowcase of the pillow they normally lay their head. I used herbs that would not only help you sleep but that are used for dreams. I put them in baggies so they would retain their scent and . . . that's all there is to it!! Last night I also made some Cranberry Walnut Biscotti. Ooooh, these are decadent bites of goodness, especially if you love chocolate. Folks, I have a very busy day today and I've got to get busy. I'm doing laundry, cleaning house, making Zucchini Bread and baking an Herbed Cheesecake so I'd better get on it. Today I'm posting early and I'll talk to you tomorrow. Christmas is right around the corner!!!!!
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Little Sis
12/17/2014 03:30:01 am
What a great idea for a gift Sis. Those sleeps pillows sound wonderful.
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Nina
12/17/2014 04:32:20 am
Why thank you. I surely do hope they like them!
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AuthorMy name is Nina. Southern Indiana has been my home since 1952. I've been a legal secretary most of my adult life and for my leisure time I enjoy everything connected to the world of herbs and cooking is almost like a "fever". I am also quite opinionated but try not to push my opinions on others. My family is grown and I'm left with a wonderful hubby sharing life with me. I'd guess you'd say my passion is living that life to the fullest. Archives
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