home made mosquito repellant
inspired by the first warm morning in a while, I made an outdoor – living room on the back porch.
I had been lamenting that we didnt have a gate out there to prevent Emery from wondering off. But then I realized our large bar-b-que is big enough to close the opening. I was down because we don’t have comfy patio furniture, but decided to sweep, lay out blankets and transfer the couch pillows outside. The boys spent all morning out there, reading, playing forts and eating snack. We even had a tea party. The mosquitoes tried to spoil the fun, but I dug out my home-made insect repellent and they seem to be repelled enough to hang back. I didnt make it, but bought it from a friend who is a herbalist. But I am sure you COULD make it, if you were so inclined. The ingredients are:
Neem Leaf
Grapeseed oil
Beeswax
Essential oils of:
Geranium
Cedarwood
Citronella
Lavender
Tea Tree
Patchouli
It smells wonderful, and does the job. I’d tell you where to buy it, except she doesn’t have a shop.
