“Bite Me"

Hello there. Over the 4th, we took a favorite drive south on 101 to hang at the Moss Beach Distillery, where we could take in the ocean view with our feet up on the stone firepit. We chatted leisurely with our new found friends, going back and forth between the sitings of the Distillery's own ghost lady and the fine art of the golf green.  

Then....It was not the phantom lady that sent a chill up my back bone. It was when I heard "they bite me" that made my blood ran cold as I thought of how those little “vampire buggers” waiting around shady pools in the woods and dive bombing the sweetest moments in nature used to torment me... When I was contemplating moving to the east coast from California, the biggest obstacle for me to over come wasn't the humidity. It was Mosquitos! 

But no more my friends, where ever you live..

Beyond wielding a cross and bathing in garlic, there are two great natural remedies available to soothe the aching itch and discomfort of those amorous mosquito, bee, no seeum and black fly bites.

Lavender oil is indispensable for this purpose. Rub a little onto the affected area. You can find it in health food stores or you can make a stash yourself. Cover finely chopped lavender flowers with a ¼” of vegetable oil; gently heat lavender and oil together until the mixture is warm and fragrant. Strain and store in a cool dark place. The mixture retains its healing properties for about six months.

We also have the homeopathic remedy Apis Maellifica. Apis can be the answer to soothing these unwanted affections and are available at health stores everywhere. Voila mon amis!


If you have some naturl remedies for enjoying the great outdoors or just beyond the sliding doors, please share them with us! 
Happy trails in JOY, Bobbi Jo