Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells. Bugs don't like these smells, so they stay away. Essential oils like lavender, ...

To make your own homemade bug spray, Tony recommends using 10 to 15 drops of a top-quality, pure peppermint essential oil, ...

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Though I aged out of Girl Scouts decades ago, the Girl Scout within me remains ever present. Way back in 1984, during my initial foray into the Scouting world, my 8-year-old self took to heart the ...

Homemade air sprays are simple to make, cost-effective, and completely natural. How to make homemade air spray with essential oils [AdobeStock] Many commercial sprays contain artificial fragrances ...

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Many commercial sprays contain artificial fragrances that can trigger allergies, headaches, or breathing problems. Thankfully ...