There’s nothing worse than being outside for a picnic or barbecue only to have the occasion ruined by mosquitoes and other pests. Rather than (or, in addition to) buying citronella candles you can make this simple, all-natural mixture in a mason jar to help ward off the nasty bugs.
You’ll need:
– mason jar
– 1 to 2 lemon wedges
– 1 to 2 lime wedges
– sprigs of rosemary
– sprig of mint
– water
– lemon eucalyptus oil, lavender oil or cedarwood (around 10 drops) optional
– floating tea candle
Simply put the lemon and lime wedges, rosemary in the mason jar and fill it with water. Add the essential oil of your choosing (or a combination of scents). Finally, add a candle to the top and you are done. Not only are these easy to make, they’re pretty to look at too!
Share this tip with your friends and family to help keep mosquitoes at bay this summer!
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