Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Backyard Party
Bella Breakdown The summer season hasn’t officially started, but that hasn’t stopped the mosquitoes from making their annual appearance. If this is the time of year that you and your family spend the most outside hosting barbecues you may want to follow these methods for keeping those blood-suckers out of your yard. One thing mosquitoes or any kind of bug don’t like is the smell of lemon. So, to use that to your advantage buy plenty of citronella candles. The citrus peels used in the candles contain organic chemicals that have the ability to repel mosquitoes and other insects....
Food That Will Bug You
v Bella Breakdown Luckily for me, I’ve never necessarily been a picky eater. I’ve always been okay with different flavors, vegetables, an occasional odd meat. Never have I been so picky, that my diet had to resort to eating bugs. For one young woman in Philadelphia, bugs seemed to be the only thing she enjoyed eating. That’s right, I said it. Bugs. 24 year old, Joy Nemerson began getting creative with her meals because she was suffering from food intolerance. Joy started to implement food into her diet. She advocates for the fact that these creepy crawlies contain just...
The Perfect Summer DIY
Bella Breakdown Summer is synonymous with the outdoors. Activities such as camping, sun bathing, hiking, swimming keep us outdoors all through the day and even into the night. Summer nighttime activities are just as fun as the ones during the day. Barbecues and backyard parties are a great way to celebrate the lighthearted, lazy days of summer. All of this fun however, can invite some unwanted guests (such as Mosquitoes) to your party. The idea of using chemical-based candles or sprays can seem totally unappealing, especially if you’re hosting a lot of guests. There is a way to repel...
3 Cheap and Easy Bug Spray Recipes
Bella Breakdown The buzzing, biting, itching, and with temperatures on the rise, pests are crawling back into our lives. But have no fear because Brian Corsetti is saving your skin and your wallet with three cheap and easy DIY insect repellents. 3 Effective DIY Bug Sprays To make an essential oil “cocktail”, mix 4 oz. boiling water, 3 oz. witch hazel, ½ tsp. of vegetable glycerin, and 30-50 drops of essential oils (rosemary and citronella work best). To make a fresh herbs bug spray, mix 1 cup of boiled water, 1 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1 Tbsp. chopped mint...
