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Christmas Potpourri in a jar.

December 20, 2011 | Uncategorized

The other night we had Coombs Party numero dos at our house.  Here’s what I handed out as party favors:
Super simple.  You’ll need:
1 pint jar
3 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leafs
2-3 Tbs. whole cloves {these will cost you the most}
1 lime slice
2 lemon wedges
2 orange slices
Place ingredients in jar and fill with water.  Attach a label or tag that reads:
Pour contents into saucepan on stovetop and simmer on low heat.  Add water as needed.
Growing up, my mom always had a pot of this simmering on our stove during the holiday season.  The smell still brings back fond memories.
One of my favorite things about these jars are the lids.  Did you know you can purchase decorative lids like this at Wal-mart?  For cheap?  Well…now you do!

 

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  1. NOBODY says

    March 22, 2016 at 4:22 p03

    Hi, Marci! I love your idea. It will be the perfect gift to give during our office's Christmas party. Since three years have passed, would you have an idea how long this would keep? Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful pot-pourri jar. Your blog is lovely!

    Reply
    • Marci Coombs says

      March 29, 2016 at 4:22 p03

      Ya know – – I think it stays good for up to a couple of weeks! Hope that helps. Thanks so much for your sweet comments! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    December 7, 2014 at 4:22 p12

    Where can I find dried orange, limes, lemons??

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  7. Rachel says

    December 31, 2012 at 4:22 p12

    Love this and all your gift ideas. I made these this winter and the scent of cloves was so overpowering. I will be lessening the amount next time to 1 tbsp. Thanks for all your work!!

    http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Taliwild/scentlabel_zpscf96c370.jpg

    I also made up labels if anyone wants them, you can email me at TheLoopyStitcher@gmail.com and be sure to write in the subject what it's for so I dont think its spam. 🙂

    Happy New Year!

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    • Marci Coombs says

      December 31, 2012 at 4:22 p12

      Thanks so much Rachel…I really appreciate it! xoxo

      Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:22 p12

    do u have a link to the labels because they are just so cute

    Reply
  9. Unknown says

    November 30, 2012 at 4:22 p11

    You just made a TON of teachers very happy. 🙂 Thank you for this, 11 teachers/paras/cross guards and swimming instructors are going to be very happy!

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:22 p11

    How many jars does this make?

    Reply
    • Marci Coombs says

      December 3, 2012 at 4:22 p12

      One jar per recipe!

      Reply
  11. Unknown says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:22 p11

    I am making this recipe as I type! I put the lemons, lime and oranges in my dehydrator so it can be sealed in a bag and won't spoil. Put on a nice tag and it is ready to go. Makes a superb hostess gift too!

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  12. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement says

    November 4, 2012 at 4:22 p11

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing.

    Pam

    Reply
  13. Jodi says

    November 2, 2012 at 4:22 p11

    How many jars does this recipe make?
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      December 3, 2012 at 4:22 p12

      i assume just one.

      Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 24, 2012 at 4:22 p12

      Yes, the measurements are for 1 jar.

      Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    October 30, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    I wonder how it would smell without the clove? I get terrible head aches from clove, but the rest sounds great! I am thinking of using the dried fruit and fancy bags for our scout troop to give as parent gifts!.

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    • Unknown says

      November 26, 2015 at 4:22 p11

      I would think adding more cinnamon or even adding some nutmeg would be fine too

      Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    October 30, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    If you go to the grocery isle where they sell mexican spices you can find the cloves in small packages very cheap.

    Reply
  16. NeeCee says

    October 27, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    Love your site, found you on pinterest and just joined your blog. Would love to have a visit from you to mine….love opinions…..pinecreekstyle.blogspot.com

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  17. blk9903 says

    October 26, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    I am in LOVE with this! The problem is that Walmart doesn't carry these lids in California! You wouldn't happen to be able to get them in your area and sell them to me would you? I would be so grateful!
    Thanks,
    Barbara

    Reply
    • Marci Coombs says

      October 31, 2012 at 4:22 p10

      Barbara….I most certainly will check and see if they are still in stock. Send me your email address and I can let you know!

      Reply
    • blk9903 says

      November 5, 2012 at 4:22 p11

      Thanks so much! My email is blk9903@gmail.com

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      November 27, 2012 at 4:22 p11

      You could also use seasonal fabric between the lid and ring.

      Reply
    • Katie says

      December 15, 2013 at 4:22 p12

      I am going to cut some circles on the Cricut (or just by hand if you don't have a die cut machine or big hole punch) out of Christmas themed paper to put on top!

      Reply
  18. Jaclyn says

    October 19, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    I've never bought whole cloves before. Do you have any idea how many ounces would be needed for say, 12 jars of this? I want to order some online but I'm not sure how much to get. Thanks! 🙂

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    • Joy Burkhart says

      October 20, 2012 at 4:22 p10

      My hubby bought a tin of cloves for me during canning season. It's Kroger brand: 1.12 oz., about 3" tall. It contains well over 100 cloves (just guessing, but you get the idea)! You could use the cloves to stud oranges for decoration, too. Good luck!
      xoxo
      Joy @ christmasspiritallyearlong.blogspot.com

      Reply
    • Jaclyn says

      October 23, 2012 at 4:22 p10

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    Would this work if I sat the jar on a candle warmer? Not crazy about letting the burner of my stove on for long periods of time,

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    • Marci Coombs says

      October 17, 2012 at 4:22 p10

      I'm not so sure about that. I think your best bet would be to put it in a crock pot if you don't like the idea of the stove. Good luck!!! xoxo

      Reply
  20. Unknown says

    October 6, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    Would you be willing to share the labels with us?

    Reply
    • Marci Coombs says

      October 17, 2012 at 4:22 p10

      Unfortunately I no longer have the labels saved to my computer 🙁 xoxo

      Reply
  21. Melissa Mizell says

    October 5, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    I'm going to do this! Thanks for the great idea! I was wondering if a crock pot would work as well?

    Reply
    • Marci Coombs says

      October 6, 2012 at 4:22 p10

      Sure! I don't know why not. Just set it on LOW all day and your house will smell divine I'm sure!!

      Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2012 at 4:22 p10

    My mom would use an old crock pot to simmer

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:22 p09

    How do you make the label with the directions? ie: How big are they (dimensions?)

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  24. Terry wilson says

    September 15, 2012 at 4:22 p09

    I have done this using dried fruit slices. Then you do not need to put the water in jar ahead of time so it will "keep" without getting moldy. It also smells wonderful if you just put fabric over the lid and tie with ribbon and put on counter until your ready to simmer it.

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    • Anonymous says

      November 8, 2012 at 4:22 p11

      Where do you get the dried fruit slices?

      Reply
  25. Anonymous says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:22 p09

    Would the slices and wedges get moldy or gross if made ahead of time?

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    • Marci Coombs says

      September 14, 2012 at 4:22 p09

      I wouldn't THINK so…but I'ver never made it up way in advance so I'm not 100% sure!

      Reply
  26. Marci Coombs says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:22 p09

    Darn…I don't quite no the answer to that…SORRY!

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    September 3, 2012 at 4:22 p09

    how would i seal this? hot water bath? but for how long??

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    • Joy Burkhart says

      October 20, 2012 at 4:22 p10

      Hot water bath would work. The lemons and limes are acidic, so I'm sure this would be ok. 10-15 minutes after boiling starts should do it. Good luck!
      xoxo
      Joy @christmasspiritallyearlong.blogspot.com

      Reply
  28. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2012 at 4:22 p09

    What's the difference between a "lime slice" & a "lemon wedge"?

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    • Marci Coombs says

      September 2, 2012 at 4:22 p09

      A slice is this:

      http://kayahewitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1003p48-lemon-slice-l.jpg

      A wedge is this:

      http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100915171004/cocktails/images/e/ea/Lemon_wedge.jpg

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  29. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2012 at 4:22 p09

    Is this just a one time use, or can it be reused?

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    • Marci Coombs says

      September 2, 2012 at 4:22 p09

      Growing up…my mom ALWAYS had a pot of this on our stove. She'd make it up once and then just add a little more water each time to it when she wanted to use it and would let it simmer for hours on end. I LOVE the way it smelled up our house!

      Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2012 at 4:22 p08

    can you "seal" this to preserve a while?

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    • Marci Coombs says

      August 26, 2012 at 4:22 p08

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2012 at 4:22 p08

    Does this have to be put in the fridge? Before its given after its given until the person would use it?

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    • Marci Coombs says

      August 22, 2012 at 4:22 p08

      No Kay, I don't believe it has to be refrigerated. xoxo

      Reply
  32. Sharon Holmes says

    August 5, 2012 at 4:22 p08

    Does this "keep" well? How long can you keep it in the jar?

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    • Marci Coombs says

      August 6, 2012 at 4:22 p08

      To be honest…I'm not sure!?! 🙂 Since it's not officially 'sealed' I would GUESS maybe about a month or two???

      Reply
  33. Ashley says

    January 9, 2012 at 4:22 p01

    I love that you brought me some! It made my whole house smell amazing. I'm so glad to have the recipe. I am still embarrassed at how lame our party was compared to your amazing parties but I'm glad you guys came. It was fun to catch up.

    Reply

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