related to jump starting--aroma "therapy:"
Do you use aromas to get going? I have to say that I don't really "like" the smell but Yankee Candle has something called "Sage and Citrus" and it makes me feel tasky and I get more done. Their Caramel-Pecan makes me feel relaxed and artistic and much to my surrpise it does not stimulate drooling. Sage and Citrus is one of a samll number that Yankee puts out in little doo-dads that you plug into the wall ( called a House Warmer). The candles in glass jars can go on one of those little electric warming plates that you use to keep a mug of coffee warm (they sell one at HallMark with an on-off switch). I mention these armoa creating methods because I think that the candle craze and simmering potourri are responsible for a lot of fires and burns and there are safe alternatives such as the hot plate and the housewarmer to enjoy mood- changing frangrances. These make great holiday gifts--no calories, no size issues, and highly "re-giftable" if it just doesn't suit. I don't work for Yankee and I resisted this for years as hyped, air-headed, and a wast of money. It took my kids and a friend who is 20 years younger and always has Yankee fragranced candles going to get me into this.