These Citronella candles are a little different from all the others we have blogged about in the past. “Other Citronella Candles”. This version of the candle is rustic and filled with herbs, fruit and oil. These would make lovely … Read More...
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Mason Jar Citronella Candles
Making your own citronella candles is a fun summer project. Making citronella candles in mason jars is also great because you can pop a lid on them and leave them outside overnight and not have to worry about them getting … Read More...
Citronella Paint Can Candles for Dad
Father’s Day gift idea alert! Repurpose an old paint can to house a citronella candle in a few easy steps. Head on over to Henry Happened for the how-to.… Read More...
DIY Floating Citronella Candles
Amy from Positively Splendid has instructions for this great spring/summer floating citronella candle DIY project over on her blog.… Read More...
Citronella Sand Candles
Learn how to make sand-covered citronella candles with an awesome video tutorial from Mahar Craft.… Read More...
A Classy Citronella
Keep annoying bugs away in style with this excellent citronella project. Learn how to make this for yourself at My Home Life.… Read More...
Citronella Candle DIY
Garden Therapy has a cute idea for making insect-repellent citronella candles and shares a step-by-step tutorial. Try it for yourself.… Read More...
Citronella Soap recipe
Try this citronella soap recipe for a great summer soap. Citronella is a fantastic insect repellent now that warm weather is arriving and crushed pennyroyal leaves smell very minty, creating a fresh soap for hot weather! This soap is not…
5 Insect Repellant Candles
Warm nights bring on the opportunity to have outdoor events such as parties, BBQ’s, and get-togethers. However, they also bring out the insects and sometimes those insects can be more of a pest to us than anything. Did you know … Read More...
7 Candles For Your Memorial Day Celebration
Memorial Day is a holiday that brings together family and friends to remember the ones who are no longer with us because of their service of fighting for our freedoms. The colors of Red, White and Blue are ever representative … Read More...
15 Candle Projects to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space
There are a lot of ways to incorporate candles in outdoor spaces, and today I’ve rounded up 15 of my favorites. This list has everything from hanging luminaries to citronella ideas to affordable faux torches. All are worth trying today … Read More...
Yarn Bomb Boring Outdoor Candles
Garden Therapy shares how to yarn bomb simple candles, rendering them super cute. See how they did it.… Read More...
Fragrance Oil Vs. Essential Oil in Candle Making
There’s a bit of a debate about whether fragrance oil or essential oil is better when it comes to candle making.
Some people insist only natural essential oils will do, while fragrance oil fans say scents are stronger and there … Read More...
Insect Repellent Pillars
Lemongrass House makes some pretty pillars that double as insect repellent. They’re different from traditional container citronella candles, although the candles do contain citronella.
They also make an all natural mosquito repellent spray that contains lavender, citronella, orange peel, lemongrass, … Read More...
Bite-Lite Launches Mosquito Repelling Candles
Bite-Lite® LLC has launched their mosquito repelling candles in Las Vegas at the National Hardware Show. Apparently, the formula was developed by Bedoukian Research Inc. and is made with natural ingredients.
According to a press release through Pr-USA.net, monkeys seem … Read More...
DIY Non Toxic Mosquito Repellent
With all the recent floods, mosquitoes are on the rise. I myself have a strictly “hate” relationship with the pesky little things ( they have anger issues ) If you want to make your very own mosquito repellent that is … Read More...
Spring fresh room spray recipe
Spring Fresh Room Spray
from Aura Cacia
Aromatherapists value lemongrass for its ability to both calm and revitalize, to relieve tension, invigorate, and inspire. The tall tropical grass fills this tall order beautifully.
Ingredients
4 drops lemongrass
8 drops fir needle essentail oil
2 drops lemon…
Mandarin essential oil properties
Mandarin Essential Oil properties
from Aroma Web
Mandarin Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed
Color: Greenish Orange
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Very sweet, citrusy, fruity.
Possible … Read More...
Mandarin essential oil properties
Mandarin Essential Oil properties
from Aroma Web
Mandarin Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed
Color: Greenish Orange
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Very sweet, citrusy, fruity.
Possible Uses: Acne, dull skin, insomnia, oily skin, scars, spots, stress,…
Antibacterial bathroom air spray
Bathroom Air Spray
This wonderfully refreshing air spray will keep your bathroom clean from bacteria and viruses.
Fill a pump-spray bottle with 500ml of distilled water then add the following essential oils:
* 5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
* 5 drops…