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DIY kid-safe bug spray that really works! great for mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and ticks. Homemade, natural, and made with essential oils.
Make your own all natural, nontoxic and cost effective bug spray using essential oils These claims have not been evaluated by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food and Drug Administration. They are my personal opinions and in no way intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases or medical conditions. Time for another installment of a DIY using essential oils! We're thick in summer season, which means we're really thick into bug season. Down in Texas, mosquitoes are unlike anywhere else and anything I've ever seen! They're not large like they are up north, nor do they make noise... They're silent and deadly! No literally, they carry West Nile virus (including the nerve-damaging variation of the virus) and Zika were here in Texas, and in Dallas to boot. Not to mention, they're thick this year because of a rainy spring! Yuck. At least up north you can hear them flying around and know they're coming... Down here they just bite the heck out of you. Nothing bothers me more! All of this is to say, if I'm posting the recipe for a DIY bug spray on the blog, it has to WORK. First, the essential oils! Revive oils are my new go-to. Yup, I used to be with Young Living, but the expense of those oils were insane. I asked some of my oily gurus who they got their oils from and learned about Revive. They're therapeutic grade, indigestible essential oils that are NOT a multi-level-marketing structure. You can go on their website and buy them like you'd buy something on Amazon - no need to sign up for some membership! They have packages with diffusers and single essential oils, plus roller bottles and other lifestyle items. Use code Paige10 for 10% off your order and experience the same quality of Young Living or doTERRA without the obnoxious price (and minus the sales people always trying to get you to buy things...) Now, deet hasn't been clinically proven to cause any harm to anyone, even pregnant women. And if you happen to be pregnant, especially if you're in Texas or anywhere near a Zika virus case, please use bug spray all the time and protect yourself and your baby! You do what you gotta do to keep those icky bugs off you. However, if you're like me, you might hate the way conventional bug sprays feel on your skin. They're sticky, right?! Gross. And the smell is horrible! Even the "non-scented" versions have a terrible smell to them. Ergo, we arrive at this DIY bug spray. It smells great, isn't sticky on the skin and most importantly, it works! And if it works for me in mosquito-hell-Texas, then it will certainly work for y'all! I made a larger container and then poured it into the smaller spray bottle. It was the only size I could find, but you can find better spray bottle options here. DIY Bug Spray (16oz bottle - 8oz water - 8oz witch hazel - 20 drops citronella essential oil - 20 drops lemongrass essential oil - 15 drops tea tree essential oil - 15 drops lavender essential oil - 15 drops peppermint essential oil *Don't forget to use code Paige10 at checkout if you buy oils though those links - you'll get 10% off your first order! As always, Revive has free shipping to the US and Canada Mix it all together and put it in a spray bottle. If you live in the South, hose yourself down spray liberally before leaving the comfort of your AC'd home. Actually, you should probably do that if you're up north too. I hear the mountains don't have too many bugs... Must be nice. Enjoy the pleasant scent and spending the time outside being non-sticky with this DIY bug spray!
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"Mrs. Tittlemouse was a most terribly tidy particular little mouse, always sweeping and dusting the soft sandy floors... Sometimes a beetle lost its way in the passages... "Shuh! shuh! little dirty feet!" said Mrs. Tittlemouse, clattering her dust-pan." ~ Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Welcome to another segment of "Fun Friday" this spring featuring Beatrix Potter Inspired Posts! Poor Mrs. Tittlemouse had been plagued by insect guests and she had had enough! Being she was a natural type of mouse, she got out her aromatherapy archives (passed down to her by her great mouse-mother) and created a "bug-be-gone" spray with the essential oils she had. She was certainly not interested in using the toxic, chemical sprays they sold in the mouse-market. Oh, no! She was no lab rat! She was a respectable country mouse! "Another day, a big fat spider came in to shelter from the rain... "Beg pardon, is this not Miss Muffet's?"... "Go away, you bold bad spider! Leaving ends of cobweb all over my nice clean house!"' ~ Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Though Thomasina's (that is her Christian name of course) bugs may be of a different concern than our own, I think you will find her recipe to be quite helpful in deterring the insects (mosquitoes, horseflies, gnats, etc.) that us humans find rather upsetting. Directions: Place the following ingredients in order in a 16 oz. spray bottle (or place in pint jar and decant into smaller spray bottles like we did): 1 cup witch hazel 60 drops of bug repelling essential oils (listed below) 1 cup water (distilled or boiled and cooled water) (optional) 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin (acts as a binder to aid in keeping essential oils on skin and is moisturizing at the same time) (optional) 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract (aroma acts as repellent and alcohol in extract acts as an extra preserver) How to Use: Shake spritzer bottle well before each use. Reapply every 30 minutes for best results. Bug Repelling Essential Oils: (Don't worry, you do not need to put every one of these oils in the spray! Simply see what inventory you have and utilize those oils (making sure to use a total of 60 drops). If you haven't any oils, begin with 30 drops of lemongrass (as the most affordable oil) and mix with 30 drops of citronella oil.) catnip cedar (this is said to actually kill mosquitoes and may be a good diffuser choice too!) cinnamon citronella clove eucalyptus (radiata or globulus) geranium lavender lemongrass (this is the frugal choice and could be used for at least half of the amount of drops) peppermint rosemary tea tree (melaleuca) thyme Variations/Options: For a well-rounded blend that will not only deter mosquitoes but also gnats, horseflies and ticks, make sure to include peppermint, eucalyptus and rose geranium in your mix. If using the insect repellant for children six and under, consider using a combination (or a mix of a few) of the child-approved oils of lavender, tea tree, thyme, geranium and rosemary. You can also mix 1/2 cup of soybean base oil (which has bug-repelling properties itself) with the 60 drops of your chosen essential oils (easy on the cinnamon if you use it). Let mixture sit for an hour before applying. To use, massage oil into areas that require skin protection. This will last up to one year if properly stored in a dry, cool, dark place. Alternatively, mix together 1/3 cup of vodka with your 60 drops of bug repelling essential oils. Then add 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin and 2 cups distilled (or boiled and cooled) water. Shake well before each use. Reapply every 30 minutes for best results. Notes: Though lemon essential oil may be found on some bug-repellent lists, because it is phototoxic (it could cause alterations to your skin pigmentation if exposed to the sun shortly after application), I don't think it a good choice for outdoor day-use and therefore didn't include it. "Mrs. tittlemouse began to pull out the moss. Three or four other bees put their heads out, and buzzed fiercely. "I am not in the habit of letting lodgings; this is an intrusion!" said Mrs. Tittlemouse. "I will have them turned out—" ~ Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse You will find our printable "insect repellent recipe" HERE. Perhaps you would like to place it in your "Manual of Household Hints and Delights"? This is simply a safe place you can store all of Mrs. Tittlemouse's homemaking printables to have them handy until you are ready to use them (lots of fun goodies will be coming your way). You could also think of it as a "printable portfolio" collection to store all your favorite printables. You will find the free download here if you are interested. The cover page is designed to slide into the front of the binder as a title page insert. The tabs are best printed on card stock, affixed with glue to card stock and staggered as you attach them. It is just a bit of extra fun! Mrs. Tittlemouse gleaned some of her insect repellant information from the following sources: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Organic Body Care Recipes and The Herbal Academy of New England. This post may be shared with some or all of the following link-ups: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, Modest Mom Monday's, Monday's Musings, Make Your Home Sing Monday, Good Morning Mondays, The Scoop, Titus 2sdays, Titus 2 Tuesdays, Tuesdays with a Twist, Raising Homemakers, Wise Woman Link Up, Homestead Blog Hop, Wow Us Wednesdays, Coffee and Conversation, Homemaking Thursdays, Home Sweet Home, Our Simple Homestead, From the Farm Blog Hop, Front Porch Friday Blog Hop, Awesome Life Friday Link Up, Five Star Frou Frou Friday, Shabbilicious Friday, Simply Natural Saturdays and Clever Chicks Blog Hop. Thank you lovely ladies for hosting these. This post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through them help to support this little blog. SaveSave
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"Mrs. Tittlemouse was a most terribly tidy particular little mouse, always sweeping and dusting the soft sandy floors... Sometimes a beetle lost its way in the passages... "Shuh! shuh! little dirty feet!" said Mrs. Tittlemouse, clattering her dust-pan." ~ Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Welcome to another segment of "Fun Friday" this spring featuring Beatrix Potter Inspired Posts! Poor Mrs. Tittlemouse had been plagued by insect guests and she had had enough! Being she was a natural type of mouse, she got out her aromatherapy archives (passed down to her by her great mouse-mother) and created a "bug-be-gone" spray with the essential oils she had. She was certainly not interested in using the toxic, chemical sprays they sold in the mouse-market. Oh, no! She was no lab rat! She was a respectable country mouse! "Another day, a big fat spider came in to shelter from the rain... "Beg pardon, is this not Miss Muffet's?"... "Go away, you bold bad spider! Leaving ends of cobweb all over my nice clean house!"' ~ Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Though Thomasina's (that is her Christian name of course) bugs may be of a different concern than our own, I think you will find her recipe to be quite helpful in deterring the insects (mosquitoes, horseflies, gnats, etc.) that us humans find rather upsetting. Directions: Place the following ingredients in order in a 16 oz. spray bottle (or place in pint jar and decant into smaller spray bottles like we did): 1 cup witch hazel 60 drops of bug repelling essential oils (listed below) 1 cup water (distilled or boiled and cooled water) (optional) 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin (acts as a binder to aid in keeping essential oils on skin and is moisturizing at the same time) (optional) 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract (aroma acts as repellent and alcohol in extract acts as an extra preserver) How to Use: Shake spritzer bottle well before each use. Reapply every 30 minutes for best results. Bug Repelling Essential Oils: (Don't worry, you do not need to put every one of these oils in the spray! Simply see what inventory you have and utilize those oils (making sure to use a total of 60 drops). If you haven't any oils, begin with 30 drops of lemongrass (as the most affordable oil) and mix with 30 drops of citronella oil.) catnip cedar (this is said to actually kill mosquitoes and may be a good diffuser choice too!) cinnamon citronella clove eucalyptus (radiata or globulus) geranium lavender lemongrass (this is the frugal choice and could be used for at least half of the amount of drops) peppermint rosemary tea tree (melaleuca) thyme Variations/Options: For a well-rounded blend that will not only deter mosquitoes but also gnats, horseflies and ticks, make sure to include peppermint, eucalyptus and rose geranium in your mix. If using the insect repellant for children six and under, consider using a combination (or a mix of a few) of the child-approved oils of lavender, tea tree, thyme, geranium and rosemary. You can also mix 1/2 cup of soybean base oil (which has bug-repelling properties itself) with the 60 drops of your chosen essential oils (easy on the cinnamon if you use it). Let mixture sit for an hour before applying. To use, massage oil into areas that require skin protection. This will last up to one year if properly stored in a dry, cool, dark place. Alternatively, mix together 1/3 cup of vodka with your 60 drops of bug repelling essential oils. Then add 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin and 2 cups distilled (or boiled and cooled) water. Shake well before each use. Reapply every 30 minutes for best results. Notes: Though lemon essential oil may be found on some bug-repellent lists, because it is phototoxic (it could cause alterations to your skin pigmentation if exposed to the sun shortly after application), I don't think it a good choice for outdoor day-use and therefore didn't include it. "Mrs. tittlemouse began to pull out the moss. Three or four other bees put their heads out, and buzzed fiercely. "I am not in the habit of letting lodgings; this is an intrusion!" said Mrs. Tittlemouse. "I will have them turned out—" ~ Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse You will find our printable "insect repellent recipe" HERE. Perhaps you would like to place it in your "Manual of Household Hints and Delights"? This is simply a safe place you can store all of Mrs. Tittlemouse's homemaking printables to have them handy until you are ready to use them (lots of fun goodies will be coming your way). You could also think of it as a "printable portfolio" collection to store all your favorite printables. You will find the free download here if you are interested. The cover page is designed to slide into the front of the binder as a title page insert. The tabs are best printed on card stock, affixed with glue to card stock and staggered as you attach them. It is just a bit of extra fun! Mrs. Tittlemouse gleaned some of her insect repellant information from the following sources: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Organic Body Care Recipes and The Herbal Academy of New England. This post may be shared with some or all of the following link-ups: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, Modest Mom Monday's, Monday's Musings, Make Your Home Sing Monday, Good Morning Mondays, The Scoop, Titus 2sdays, Titus 2 Tuesdays, Tuesdays with a Twist, Raising Homemakers, Wise Woman Link Up, Homestead Blog Hop, Wow Us Wednesdays, Coffee and Conversation, Homemaking Thursdays, Home Sweet Home, Our Simple Homestead, From the Farm Blog Hop, Front Porch Friday Blog Hop, Awesome Life Friday Link Up, Five Star Frou Frou Friday, Shabbilicious Friday, Simply Natural Saturdays and Clever Chicks Blog Hop. Thank you lovely ladies for hosting these. This post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through them help to support this little blog. SaveSave
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