A Peek Into God's Medicine Cabinet

  I don’t know about you but for me this time of year is dreaded when it comes to my kitchen counter and the ants. It never fails that come spring and the rain, ants seem to overtake my kitchen in the hunt for a dry place to reside and of course food. The kitchen is the central hub of our home because having kids means lots, and lots of snacks. Our kitchen counters and the items sitting on them come in contact with our food, plates, cups, lids, and silverware. The idea of using any form of pesticide anywhere near the kitchen gives me creepy crawlies. So of course that brought me to the thought, how can I create my own natural ant repellent? The research began for what type of essential oils could be used to deter or kill ants. I settled on a recipe only using three oils but there are several more that you could use to create your own blend based on what you like. In my recipe I use Peppermint, Clove and Citrus Fresh (this includes a blend of citrus oils that covers a couple bases a...