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Make Your Own Natural Bug Repellents

By on February 27, 2013 in Home and Family

All natural bug repellents are becoming more common over their toxic counterparts. Why not try to make up your own natural bug repellent and see the different in the lack of fumes (some even smell really good!) and the cheaper price. Most all of these bug repellents incorporate essential oils. Tick Repellent * 20 drops [...]

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Children’s All Natural Bug Repellent

By on December 16, 2011 in Aromatherapy, Home and Family

In misting spray bottle add 2-4 drops tea tree essential oil and 3-6 drops lavender essential oil. (less drops for very young children, more drops for older children) close and shake in order to blend oils and create a synergetic blend. Then add 3 oz distilled water and 1 oz witch hazel. Avoid eyes and [...]

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Natural Insect Repellent for Horses, Dogs

By on April 25, 2011 in Natural Pet Health

Infuse together in a canola or soybean oil 1 oz each of crushed rosemary, thyme, lemongrass, catnip, basil, bay leaf and crushed cloves (to infuse add 3 cups of oil to a pan or crock pot and simmer on low for about 1 hour, Let sit 24 hours and then strain out the herbs.) Apply [...]

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Bug Repellent Cream

By on February 8, 2011 in Home and Family

* 1/4 cup pennyroyal-infused grapeseed oil * 1/4 cup mineral oil * 1 tspn coconut oil * 2 Tbsp beeswax * 1/8 tspn borax powder * 1/4 cup distilled water * 5 drops lemongrass * 3 drops citronella * 20 drops lavender * 10 drops rosemary * 10 drops eucalyptus * 10 drops pine needle [...]

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Essential Oils for Travel

By on August 27, 2010 in Aromatherapy, Guest Articles

Bergamot is a great skin oil good for any skin condition. It is a wonderful insect repellent, and has a very balancing and uplifting quality to it. Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, can be stressful, but having this great little oil can make it less so. Inhaling this oil can help return you to [...]

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