1. Mixing cayenne pepper with hot water really does get rid of ants. Win!
2. Likewise, spraying 5 parts water/1 part baby shampoo/10 drops of eucalyptus oil does make wasps bug off. Power-washing gets rid of nests and keeps wasps and yellow jackets from establishing themselves, and following up with the spray in problem areas keeps them from coming back.
3. A nice natural alternative to bug spray; dilute Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Castille Soap (liquid) and coat exposed skin to protect against ticks and mosquitoes. Careful not to get it into your eyes.
4. Comet watch: Comet McNaught is visible early in the morning. If you’re away from city lights and don’t have cloud cover, see if you can spot it!
5. Watching lightning bugs is a lovely way to spend an evening. Watching the sun rise or set or the birds, you name it. I may not go back inside until the snow falls again. (Laptop plus outdoor power source means I might get away with it, too)
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