Brilliant

A few months ago, in preparation for the new arrival, Louis and I bought the book Eco Dog: Healthy Living for Your Pet. This book is wonderful. In addition to natural, homemade doggy flea treatments, they've also included recipes for household cleaners and air fresheners. Now that Panda is here, I'm even more thankful for this book.

My favorite recipe is so simple, I can't believe I didn't think of it myself! First, put a large pot on the stove. Fill it 2/3 full of water, then add a cinnamon stick and some cloves (I use powdered as we don't have any whole cloves right now). Bring the concoction to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for a couple hours, and enjoy the way your home smells. It's almost like you've been baking all day!