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Summer has not even started, but as we head into Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer the mosquitos are already in full effect! Our family spends a ton of time outside as soon as daylight savings time hits. After being cooped up most of the winter, spending time outdoors is a necessity. And my least favorite part of summer is the BUGS! We get eaten alive by mosquitos! I have tried a few different natural bug sprays but they are pretty expensive and not always affective. Plus once you invest in Essential Oils you will find a ton of other great uses for them.
Check out this safe, homemade recipe for mosquito repellent. I made enough to fill two 4oz cobalt glass spray bottles.
*8oz Witch Hazel (I found lavender which is amazing because lavender is a bug repellent)
*2oz distilled water
*20 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
*20 drops Lemongrass essential oil
*20 drops Citronella essential oil
Mix all together and that's it! Make sure to shake bottle before each use.
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