Scents of the Season

They say nothing is more powerful for evoking memories than scent, and I believe it. We all have favorite scents- the ones that instantly bring back happy memories. The smell of marshmallows reminds me of the lotion I used to put on Shane when he was a baby. &When I smell rain, it reminds me of when I was growing up in Chicago.

There are also quite a few scents that remind me of the holidays! Some of the most magical memories of my life have revolved around the holidays & so I love when they come back to me through scent! There are actually quite a few scents that remind me of this time of year:

-Tomorrow, the smell of turkey will waft through homes all over the country. Whenever I walk into a house that has a turkey in the oven, I instantly feel warm {and very, very hungry}.

-Peppermint: I could eat & drink peppermint everything year-round, but they really only make things with it this time of year. So I definitely get my fix- Mocha Mint coffee, anyone?

-Cookies: Whether they’re sugar cookie cut-outs or gingerbread cookies, there’s no better time to make them than the holidays! I’ve never gone a year without making sugar cookies & I have been known to put together a pretty elaborate gingerbread house. {Although, I totally use hot glue instead of frosting, so they’re not exactly edible. But it’s the only way they don’t crumble for me. Hey, I said the houses were elaborate, not that they were actually good.}

-Coffee: Speaking of coffee, it’s a major memory trigger for me too! I drink coffee every month, but not nearly as much as I do in the winter. I just love how it warms you up & comforts you- and it’s great to enjoy while sharing memories with friends and family!

You can spark your memories this holiday with Dunkin Donuts & their new Flavors of the Season coffees! You can find Pumpkin Spice, Gingerbread Cookie, and Mocha Mint at your local grocery store for a limited time. {&They even have a cute gift tag on them, so they make a great hostess gift or stocking stuffer!}

Note: Thank you to Dunkin’ Donuts® packaged coffee at grocery for being a sponsor. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own.