As much as I enjoy summer BBQs, nothing has me running in faster than being attacked by mosquitoes. Lucky for me, I came across this non-toxic repellent which is not only effective, but looks AND smells pretty too!

Keep bugs away with DIY mason jar repellent.

Here’s what you need:

• 4 Mason Jars (you can also recycle jelly jars, etc)
• 40 drops each – Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon and Thieves essential oils (or use your own combination of oils but these are known to help to repel the buggies)
• 2 fresh lemons
• 2 fresh limes
• 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
• water
• Floating tea light candles

To Assemble these are just so easy.  I lined up my 4 mason jars and here’s what you do:

• Slice the lemons and the limes and set aside for a moment – I like to have two each just in case but you can possibly use one each
• Place two sprigs of rosemary  into each jar
• Fill each jar 3/4 full with water
• Add the essential oils of your choice  – 10 drops each per jar – and swirl slightly
• Place a slice each of lemon and lime into each jar
• Add more water if needed to raise the level to almost full
• Place a floating tea light candle on top
• Set outside, light and make some magic once you light them*
• Replace tea lights as needed – I recommend having some extras on hand!
• Discard fruit and liquid in jar after 2 – 3 days depending on your climate; rinse jars and start fresh as needed

*Never leave candles unattended or in reach of small children; Make sure the mixture in jars is not ingested.