This weeks WWII post is all about vanilla. One of my favorite uses, other than baking, is the one where it is used as a perfume. When we were coming up with this weeks list my mom told me that when she was little my grandma would use it as a perfume. To this day my mom always associates the smell of vanilla with my grandma.
In addition, you can use vanilla to wipe down the inside of your microwave to eliminate any smells. I would love to hear any special ways that you use vanilla.
Make your own
Vanilla beans can be very expensive at your local grocery store. The last time I checked they were around $6.99 for 4 beans. If you use a lot of vanilla beans or want to make vanilla extract for gifts try checking online, you can find some great deals.
How neat! I love vanilla, and learning new tips on how to use regular ingredients I have on hand! I'm saving this!
I'm going to have remember the bug repellant tip when we start camping next month. Never would have thought it would repel. Thanks for the tips.
I didn't know that it could be used as a mosquito repellant. Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting that cocktail of vanilla.
Great tips! I'll be pinning this one!
Blessings,
Nici
What wonderful tips for using vanilla! How fun to use it as a perfume, although I think if I did I would be constantly craving a cookie or something else yummy – I really love the smell of it! Thanks for sharing your fun list.
Awesome tips!
I have heard of a few of these (using vanilla in paint, as a perfume) but not others- I thought mosquitos would like the smell of vanilla! Very cool post– and it is interesting to realize that there are other ways to use a common household item!
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Great Post!
Interesting, Andi
Love vanilla, love these tips and love the diy for vanilla extract. Thanks for sharing! ~d
Thanks for the tips and thanks for sharing at my Twirl & Take a Bow Party! Have a great week.
Leslie
Love the tips. Vanilla here in Honduras, is $1 for a 16 oz. bottle. Everyone that comes here, buys bottles for gifts and for themselves. It's pure vanilla.
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I've made this extract for Christmas presents, I think I'll use your list of uses: it's so complete!
Tx for sharing,
MammaNene
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Wow. Great tips. I didn't realize how many uses vanilla had. What a fun post. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I never heard of the bug repellent – I will definitely try this during mosquito season. I use cheap vanilla to soak cotton fabric to age it. Smells like my granny!
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Thanks for the tips! You are teaching me something new every week.
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Amy
Good to know. Love these tips.
Woah! What a great resource – definitely worth buying in bulk – so appreciate you sharing the link! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Who knew?! Love these tips and will have to keep them in mind. Thank you for joining us at Transformed Tuesday this week.
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Peggy~PJH Designs
Oh my gosh, love that your grandma used it as perfume. I really have to confess that I only use it for cooking. Love the pure vanilla. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
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Pretty amazing info! I'm really glad you shared this! I wonder if some of these tips would work with imitation extract. Thank you so much for sharing this on the FESTIVE FRIDAY FIESTA! =D
I love vanilla. I never realized it had so many uses. I made homemade vanilla once & want to make more. Thanks for sharing & joining in at DearCreatives.com Inspiration Spotlight always great to have you! Hope your week is going good!!
So many great uses for vanilla! How much would one use to clean the inside of their fridge, though?
What household product I can use to rid my house of mice ?
I’ve tried the peppermint and it didn’t work..
Can you email me the answer ?
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP!
I have no idea! A good mouse trap and some peanut butter has worked for me!
Peppermint oil. They hate the smell.
I have used vanilla for fever blisters, it really works dries them up in 1 day.
I rubbed vanilla on my baby’s gums while teething. Sooths and numbs the gums. They l8ke the flavor.
Can you use vanilla in your cabinets to scent them and to make your kitchen smell yummy? If so how would I do that and is there a certain kind of vanilla that you use? Thank you.
That’s a good idea, I’ve never done it myself! You might want to try using pure vanilla sprinkled on a cotton ball.