Natural Bug Repellent
April 15, 2017
Looking to keep bugs away without covering yourself and your home with harsh chemicals? Well, you are in the right place!
Natural and safe bug sprays are hard to come by these days. Something that will prevent bugs from biting your skin or infesting your home that isn't laden with harmful chemicals. This bug spray is not meant to kill insects, it is meant to ward them off. Best part is, it easy to make, chemical free and pet friendly! Here is what you'll need:
Alternatives:
-Coconut oil is the carrier oil I used to dilute the essential oils, you can certainly use any mild oil you would like.
-Citronella is the best scent to deter bugs, but you can also try any strong citrus oil.
-Glass is best but if you would like to make a travel size spray, I'd go with a BPA free plastic spray bottle or roller bottle.
Natural Bug Repellent
YIELD
16 oz
INGREDIENTS
16 oz Filtered water
2 Tablespoons Organic Coconut oil (or carrier oil of choice)
12 Drops Citronella essential oil
12 Drops Eucalyptus essential oil
18 Drops Peppermint essential oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Fill a spray bottle with filtered water
Add organic coconut oil (room temperature)
Add essential oils
Close the top and shake it up
Spray this on windowsills, door ways, baseboards, and other problem areas to keep pesky spring bugs out of your home. It's safe for us, our families, our pets, and all surfaces!
NOTES
-Shake well before use.
-Safe on all surfaces
-Use directly on skin or spray around baseboards and doorways of your home to keep bugs away.
-Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or any open wounds.
-Consult a physician before using essential oils on any one with a skin condition or on an infant's skin.
KARA'S
COOKING TIPS
#1
Recipes are never rules!
Use your judgment; if you've made it before and it has worked by shaking not stirring, try it! If the recipe says something will brown after 12 minutes in the oven and your's hasn't browned yet, leave it until you think its brown enough.
#2
Taste, taste, taste!
Any good chef will tell you to taste your food multiple times as you cook. Stick your spoon in and see if it tastes good. Is your food seasoned well? Can it use more salt or pepper? Would you like it if it were a bit sweeter? Everyone's palate is different, if you think it needs something; Go for it!
#3
Remember
Its just food... so have some fun!