Enjoy bug-free campfires with these tricks

Camping is one of the best and super cool ways of spending time with mother nature. But that experience is quickly dampened when mother nature does not seem to be so welcoming to us. Mosquito bites, ticks, scratches here, there and EVERYWHERE turn our precious camping moments into an absolute nightmare. But fear not! We did some research and found  the best remedies to make sure you get  the best out of your camping experiences.

You'll kick yourself once you find out that some of these can be found around the house. Mom's kitchen even!

 1. Beat the mosquito bites with Johnson's Baby creamy oil; it is a super-effective mosquito repellent and smells great too!

2. Adding sage to your camp fire keeps away those bugs we hate so much.




3. Citronella candles or incense is one of the most effective ways of repelling mosquitoes, as it contains citronella essential oil  which is perfect for driving these little monsters away.

4. Essential oils also do an awesome job at repelling mosquitoes. Simply mix equal parts of citronella, lavender, geranium and rosemary in a base carrier oil such as grapeseed and apply the oil to your skin this way.

5. And always remember to carry some tea tree oil and aloe vera. Tea tree oil is helpful for healing cuts, burns, infections, and a multitude of other skin afflictions. Aloe Vera on the other hand has amino acids which are non-abrasive on the skin.

Now you are armed and ready to explore the outdoors with no itchy disruptions! Go out, get dirty and LIVE.




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How to make a seashell wind chime

Image
It's no secret that Sugar Bay loves the sea - the sun, the sand, the seashells, pretty much everything that spells sea! The sea breeze and the sound of the seagulls too. So we've been so inspired by the sea, that we have decided to share something sensational with you... How to make a seashell wind chime:   You will need: Go on a sea sighting adventure where you should search for the following: Seashells (Variety) String/Fishing Line Beach log Eye Bolts Large Beads Hammer Nail Scissors Method: You will firstly need to find holes in your shells. If there aren't any, you've got to make them by knocking them with a sharp object, essentially, a nail and hammer until they crack enough for a string to pass through the centre. Thread the string through the shells in rows of as many shells as you want and secure them with big
Read full post »

5 Fun Facts about the Maze Runner

Image
  Inspired by the Maze Runner movie, Sugar Bay has decided to turn into the glade next week as we host the Maze Runner week as one of our themed holiday camps. And, because we’re cool, and oh-so-a-maze-ing, we’ve decided to share some cool facts about the Maze Runner with you.  Want to know what goes on behind-the-scenes of “The Maze Runner”? Let’s unlock the secrets behind the mysterious maze:  1. Dylan O’Brien almost didn’t get the role as Thomas   In the book, Thomas is described to be a 16-year-old boy, 5’9″ feet tall, and has brown hair. Did you know that Dylan O’Brien almost didn’t get the role of Thomas for the film as director Wes Ball thought his hairstyle was too “MTV”. Fortunately, the director changed his mind after seeing a photo of O’Brien with his hair gelled.  2. Ben is not a runner in the book Chris Sheffield’s character, Ben, is a builder in the book but he has been changed to become a veteran runner in the movie.  3. Blake Coo
Read full post »

5 Camp games to play at home

Image
Restricting the kids from being engrossed in technology can be very challenging. The best means of keeping them away from their lit screens all the time is by motivating them to participate in engaging activities. Getting the kids involved in physically challenging games is the best way to actually get them active and away from being consumed by their technological gadgets.    Here are 5 popular camp games that you can play with the kids at home:    1. Stalk the lantern Stalk the lantern is a game which was inspired by the army and typically played during the dark. Everyone needs to be dressed in black and have their faces painted, just as the soldiers camouflage themselves in the army. Divide the players into teams and select the same number as the teams to get representatives to form the lantern. The representatives are responsible for shining the flashlight on players in order to get them out of the game. The objective of the game is to get as close to the lantern as p
Read full post »