Summer bugs

Each summer I have grand visions of all of the fun outdoor activities we'll do together as a family. Then, the harsh reality crashes in - nature and I are not BFFs.  Bugs seem to love me and flock every time I am outside.  Scott can mow the lawn and not get a bug bite; however, I'll step outside to take him water and get four mosquito bites.

I'm on several Facebook groups to learn more about essential oils, and as summer approached, there were lots of posts about DIY bug spray using essential oils.  I figured it was worth a try because I wasn't a fan of spending the summer smelling like bug spray, and worry about the chemicals I was spraying on the boys.

We've been using our DIY bug spray for a while now and I'm happy to report...IT WORKS!  The boys and I are not getting bitten. Plus, I feel confident spraying it on the boys knowing it's just water, witch hazel, Citronella oil, Peppermint oil and Purification oil. As an added benefit, it smells good!

There is a downside.  I've been spraying our arms, legs and neck when we go outside and no one has received bites there.  The boys have had bugs fly up their shorts and bite them (ouch!).  The bugs are clearly mocking us to prove they can still find somewhere to bite that we haven't covered in spray.  Now we are wise and spray it alllll over.

I'm loving all of the ways I'm learning to use essential oils to replace chemicals in our home.  If you've ever thought about giving essential oils a try, Young Living is currently offering a 10% discount on the Premium Starter Kit through June 30th.  You can get started here. Let me know if you have questions about essential oils - I'm learning a ton and love to chat about them!