The Natural Home ~ Part 2

To get rid of doggy smells and pet odors, spray bedding regularly with a solution of 3 drops eucalyptus oil and 2 drops rosemary to 2 oz of purified water. This makes a quick, instant spray. As there is no alcohol to preserve the oils, make up small amounts at a time and shake the bottle vigorously before using.

Natural Alternatives for Insect Repellants
The following essential oils have been found to have moderate to high effectiveness in keeping various insects away from you.
~To repel mosquitoes: Basil, Cedarwood, Citronella, Geranium, Juniper, Rosemary To repel house flies: Citronella, Geranium, Juniper
~To repel ants: All Mints To repel fleas: Cajeput, Lemon, Pine
~Citrus oils can be used as natural cleaning agents around the house. Simply add a few drops of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot or Mandarin oil to water, moisten a clean cloth with the mixture and wipe down children's rooms and school bags.

Keep Lemon on hand to kill germs.Keep a spray bottle handy for quick cleanups in children's playroom. Add to dishwashing liquid or any mild hand soap. Use in a spray for disinfecting the air. You'll find plenty of other uses I'm sure. It has high antibacterial properties. It's antiseptic properties will last for 20 days. Lemon has the ability to stimulate white corpuscles that defend the body against infection. Combine with Angelica to stimulate the body's immune system. It is a powerful bactericide and great for kitchen clean ups.

How much easier can it get! Lightly scent your home by placing a cotton ball containing a few drops of essential oil in an open window.

Ylang Ylang Chocolates Essential oils can be infused into chocolates or any other sweets by placing the loose chocolates in a box then adding a piece of absorbent paper to which you have placed a drop of Ylang Ylang. Cover and let sit until absorbed, a few days should do it.Try other oils like Orange or Mandarin for a different twist.

Cinnamon Ginger Stars
These fragrant stars are a great addition to potpourri. They can also be used as ornaments or glued to craft projects.
Mix together in a plastic bag:
1/2 cup powdered cinnamon
1 tablespoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In a small bowl, mix together: 3/8 cup smooth applesauce 1 tablespoon white craft glue Add the applesauce mixture to the bag. Close the bag and squeeze to mix until the mixture forms a ball. Take out and knead on a cinnamon sprinkled surface. Roll out the dough to a 1/4" thickness and cut into shapes with small cookie cutters. For ornaments, use a straw to make a hole before drying. Let the stars dry slowly, turning the frequently.

Scented Stationary, Business Cards, Note Pads Put a few drops of your favorite essential oils on blotter paper or cotton balls. Place items and oils in a tightly closed box. Let sit for about 1 week.

Ice Candles Melt one pound of paraffin in a double boiler. Cut a milk carton to height desired, center a taper candle inside, then fill with crushed ice. Add six drops Spearmint essential oil and a sprinkling of glitter to the cooling paraffin.....pour the paraffin into the carton. Let cool, then pour off the water and tear away the carton to reveal a candle that glistens like ice

How to Make Scented Rocks
from http://www.make-stuff.com
Place rocks in a bowl or dish to scent a room. A nice alternative to potpourri!
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup salt
1/4 teaspoon essential oil (your favorite scent)
2/3 cups boiling water Food coloring, if desired
In bowl, mix dry ingredients well. Add essential oil, and boiling water to dry ingredients. (Scent will be strong, but will fade slightly when dry.)
For colored stones, blend in food coloring, one drop at a time until desired shade is reached. Blend ingredients, and form balls into different shape and sizes to look like stones. Allow stones to dry.

And it is All that easy !!

Enjoy!!!

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