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For hundreds of years herbs, spices and oils have been blended and used as incense to cover up and eliminate offensive odours in the home, or burnt in religious ceremonies.

Burning scents like frankincense and myrrh dates back to the times of the ancient Egyptians, and the practise still has a place in our homes today: not to mask the fetid odours of yesteryear, but to perfume the air with an enjoyable sweetness.

It has also been said that churches and buildings which use incense have an uncanny absence of indoor insects, such as woodworm, white ants and cockroaches.

The following blends are delightful to use, however, with a little imagination and experimentation you will develop your own fragrances that are just as enjoyable to the senses.

Autumn brings cooler days and longer nights after months of long hot days. Although it's sad to know that swimming and fun associated with summer will soon be over, there are lots of fun activities you can do at this time of the year.

Here we explore Leaf Craft - Skeleton Leaves. All the ducks and turkeys and fowl molt in autumn - that is they lose their old worn and sunbleached feathers and grow new thick ones for the coming winter.

If you have poultry or know someone who has, walk around and collect some feathers, as there are lots of great things to do with them....

Playdough is also a nice creative way to spend time together. Roll it, mold and create great works of art.