Surviving the Circus

Thank you Ally at The Gerston Institute! She has written an excellent article especially for me! Okay, not really, but especially for people LIKE me who are driven nearly bonkers fighting the pesky insects in South Carolina in the summertime. Fleas, mosquitoes, gnats, bees, roaches, and the list goes on and on. I know we need our precious bees, but I don't want them hanging around my door and entering my home with me because frankly, I'd have to leave and let them have the place. On the other hand, I do not like using poisonous, toxic substances. I am always ready and willing to work with natural remedies. 6 Herbs That Naturally Repel Mosquitoes and Fleas This is a great resource for natural methods of repelling mosquitoes, fleas and other bugs and pesky critters. Did you know that Catnip repels cockroaches? The others include: Lemon Balm Citronella Lavender Marigolds Peppermint PS: If you're looking for some inspiration on what to do with some ...

I love essential oils. My favorite is lavender. Lavender essential oil is excellent for bedtime because it soothes the soul. It smells delicious too. You can use it on your dogs too. My chihuahua was a very nervous little soul. Whenever he would get upset, such as at bath time, I would simply dab some lavender oil on my finger and then gently rub it up the bridge of his nose. I would continue to rub that area as I cradled him in my arms and he would calm down. It was definitely obvious since chihuahuas tremble so much. Lavender oil also works as an insect repellent. I frequently dab some on my clothing when I am planning to sit outside. It keeps mosquitoes away. Now here's my favorite use of lavender oil. Every morning, I drop just one little drop of lavender oil on my nightgown and then roll it up and place it in an air tight bag. This gives my gown that delicious aroma when I put it on at night and also helps calm me down for sleeping. I love it. Try it. You can...