That being said, I need to repel the bugs somehow. We have an electric bug zapper by our front door, which helps, but it is stationary so it only helps so much. I’ve tried the bug bands and bug fans and nothing has worked, until now. My Bug Off DIY Bug Repellent with Essential Oils actually works.

I whipped up a bottle of Bug Off the weekend before the Independence Day fireworks. We watch the fireworks from the mall parking lot so my mom can remain inside the car, air conditioning running, oxygen concentrator plugged in, and windows down so she can chat with the rest of us while we wait for the show. I brought my bottle of Bug Off with me and didn’t use it until I got bit, I want to make sure the bugs were out. Once I got bit I sprayed myself, Savannah, and Jordan, Ron never gets bit. I am happy to say, none of us got bit the rest of the night.

The other reasons I like Bug Off is the pleasant smell and the fact that it isn’t sticky! I didn’t feel like I had to run and shower off as soon as we got home from the fireworks! I keep my spray bottle of Bug Off by the front door and I spray it on my arms and legs whenever I head outside from late afternoon through the evening. Compared to a normal summer, I have been virtually bite free!

Not all essential oils are created equally. This recipe, and all of my essential oil recipes are made with Young Living Essential Oils. I only trust Young Living Essential Oils because I know the high standards they use in growing and harvesting the oils. The Seed to Seal process is a promise of quality.

Why Does Bug Off Bug Repellent Work?

• Citronella-known for its incecticidal properties. Have you ever burned a Citronella candle at a backyard party? Repels mosquitoes and ticks
• Lemongrass-from the same grass family as Citronella, repels mosquitoes, flies, and ticks
• Tea Tree-repels mosquitoes, flies, and ticks
• Lavender-repels mosquitoes, flies, and ticks
• Peppermint-repels mosquitoes, flies, and ticks

Mix together several bug repelling essential oils with some distilled water and witch hazel and you get a safe and effective bug repellent for those over age 3 years and up. Some of the oils are not recommended to be used on the skin of children under the age of 3. So to be safe, either don’t use it on babies and toddlers or spray their clothing, not their skin.

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Bug Off DIY Bug Repellent with Essential Oils

Keyword bug spray, essential oils

Servings 1 bottle

Author cindy

Ingredients

• 1 4 oz amber glass bottle
• 10 drops Citronella Essential Oil Young Living
• 10 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil Young Living
• 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil Young Living
• 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil Young Living
• 5 drops Peppermint Essential oil Young Living
• 1 3/4 oz distilled water
• 1 3/4 oz witch hazel

Instructions

• Pour the distilled water in the bottle.
• Carefully drop the essential oils in the bottle.
• Pour the witch hazel in the bottle.
• Replace the spray lid. Shake well, spray on skin as needed.

Where to buy the supplies for the Bug Off DIY Bug Repellent with Essential Oils: 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle, Young Living Essential Oils, and Witch Hazel.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I, Cindy Schultz, an Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, have chosen to do to take charge of my own personal health and that of my family.  Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.

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By the time I leave church my feet are in pain and swollen. There are days I literally hobble to the car but, I’m not going to stop ministering to the kids so this is the price I have to pay. The others I lead with often leave in pain too. For Christmas I made them jars of my Soothing Foot Soak so that they could relax and help their feet too.

This soothing foot soak recipe only has 5 ingredients, which makes it super simple and each of them play an important part. The first is hot water. I like it as hot as possible because it is going to cool off quickly and you need to soak your feet 20-30 minutes so start as hot as you can.

Epsom Salt is ingredient number 2. Epsom Salt has been used for hundreds of years as a healing agent, pain reliever, detoxifying agent, and stress reducer. Epson Salt is a magnesium sulfate which is often used in baths or foot soaks to remove toxins which can cause inflammation and pain.

The next ingredient is Baking Soda. Baking Soda is a new addition to my foot soaks. I had started seeing it in several foot soak recipes so I decided to look into why. Baking Soda is also used to detox the body, relieve itching, irritation, and infections. It also acts as an anti-fungal, so it is a great addition to a foot soak for those who deal with toenail fungus.

I use two Young Living Essential Oils in this soothing foot soak. I only use Young Living because I know they are 100% therapeutic grade essential oils. To learn more about why I only use Young Living Essential Oils, click here. In this recipe I use Panaway which contains wintergreen, helichrysum, clove, and peppermint. It supports healthy circulation to accelerate healing, helps support healthy muscles, and supports healing. I also use Rosemary. Rosemary has a woodsy, evergreen scent. It’s used to support minor muscle aches and pains, and digestive issues, as well as improve memory. And if you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain, you may visit sites like https://www.hingehealth.com/blog/digital-health-benefits-musculoskeletal-conditions/ for assistance and treatment options.

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Soothing Foot Soak with Young Living Essential Oils

This soothing foot soak is a great way to decrease inflammation and soreness while detoxifying at the same time.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Author cindy

Ingredients

• 3 cups epsom salt
• 3/4 cup baking soda
• 30 drops Young Living Rosemary Essential Oil
• 30 drops Young Living Panaway Essential Oil

Instructions

• Add epsom salt and baking soda to a large glass or metal bowl. 
• Add the Young Living Essential Oils.
• Stir well with a metal spoon.
• Pour into 1 quart sized or 2 pint sized mason jars with lid.
• Create a tag with instructions: Add 1/4 cups of foot soak to a basin of warm/hot water. Soak 15-30 minutes

If you want to more about how to order your Young Living Essential Oils, there are 2 ways to order, as a retail customer or as a wholesale customer. To learn more about these options click here to go to my Essential Oils website.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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While I was able to source my ingredients locally and I used Essential Oils that I already had on hand, you may not be able to do that. I will add links to where you can order each of the items used in the recipe.

DIY Lavender and Tea Tree Body Wash with Coconut Oil

This recipe makes one pint of body wash. Store your body wash in a glass container.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade & Organic Castile Liquid Soap
• 8 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 10 drops Young Living Tea Tree Oil
• 15 drops Young Living Lavender Oil

Directions

1. Pour all ingredients into a pint sized glass bottle or mason jar.
2. Shake well.
3. This body wash becomes a very creamy mixture. Just scoop out a bit and place it on your wash cloth or bath poof. It doesn’t lather a lot but it leaves my skin clean and moisturized.

It’s really that easy. I got my Castile soap and my coconut oil on sale so my pint cost me $7.98 which is about what I was paying for body wash and I have plenty of all 4 ingredients left for other recipes. Using the links above one pint would cost $13.28 which is more than my old drug store brand but at least you have the peace of mind that everything in this body wash is safe and good for your skin.

I also made a label for my DIY body wash. I printed it out and laminated it since it will live in my shower. Please click on the image below, it will take you to the downloadable label.

You can use any Young Living Essential Oils you would like in this DIY body wash. I would caution against the use of the citrus oils because they are photosensitive and you should avoid the sun when using citrus oils topically. I chose Tea Tree oil because it nourishes your skin and I chose Lavender for its balancing and relaxing properties.

If you don’t want to pay the retail Young Living prices listed at the links above, visit my Young Living page here on my site to learn how to become a wholesale member.

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EcoSMART uses essential plant oils instead of poisons and chemicals in their pest control products. From the website:

Since EcoSMART’s proprietary botanical oil blends attack attributes that are specific only to pests, they have no effect on people, pets or the environment. The primary active ingredients in EcoSMART products are approved as Direct Food Additives or classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. These oils are commonly used to add flavor and aroma to many cosmetic, beverage and food products, including cake, candy, sweetener, gum, soft drinks, and lipstick. Children and pets are safe. No need to clear them out after application or be concerned if they are near our products. Our products have no adverse effect on mammals, birds, and fish and also will not contaminate water sources.

EcoSMART offers a variety of products for inside your home: Ant and Roach Killer, Flying Insect Killer and Home Pest Control. EcoSMART also has garden pest control products like: Weed and Grass Killer, and Garden Fungicide, Garden Insect Killer are all available on their website. So, if you are looking for home and garden pest control check out EcoSMART.

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