The mosquitoes are out in full force in South East Queensland after the recent wet weather and they just love to bite Miss 4 and I with a vengeance. I have been making my own safe, natural and effective insect repellent for over 12 months now, and let me tell you it is the BOMB. This stuff works so well and I have saved a great deal of money by making it myself, rather than forking out $10+ per bottle for natural insect repellents from the health food store that aren’t always 100% effective. Why would I want to make my own insect repellent rather than just buying good old Aeroguard or Bushman’s you may ask….well most standard commercial repellents contain a range of nasty chemicals, the most concerning being an ingredient called DEET, a chemical developed by the U.S. Army in 1946 following experience with jungle warfare in World War II. DEET has been scientifically confirmed as a neurotoxin, meaning it is can interfere with the functioning of our nervous systems…eeek!!! You can read more about the dangers of DEET here and here. You can whip up this awesome insect repellent in a matter of minutes in … Continue reading A Natural and Effective Insect Repellent