Return-Path: Delivered-To: info@sterlingcal.com Received: from reseller401.webserversystems.com by reseller401.webserversystems.com with LMTP id OAtxI3+of2IICgAAchKAPA for ; Sat, 14 May 2022 08:02:55 -0500 Return-path: Envelope-to: info@sterlingcal.com Delivery-date: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:02:55 -0500 Received: from mta-86-22.sparkpostmail.com ([192.174.86.22]:62609) by reseller401.webserversystems.com with esmtps (TLS1.2) tls TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 (Exim 4.93) (envelope-from ) id 1nprQ4-0000fl-Oz for info@sterlingcal.com; Sat, 14 May 2022 08:02:55 -0500 X-MSFBL: dXuw0nntPW+fPljKeAXMQ+8rnHq0XiD8bJCZTQUNHmg=|eyJzdWJhY2NvdW50X2l kIjoiMiIsInRlbmFudF9pZCI6InNwYyIsInIiOiJpbmZvQHN0ZXJsaW5nY2FsLmN vbSIsImN1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoiMjc0MDI1IiwibWVzc2FnZV9pZCI6IjYyNzE2Y2E 4N2Y2MjhiMTM4YTBlIn0= DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=newsletters.hunker.com; s=scph1119; t=1652533356; i=@newsletters.hunker.com; bh=QOwtfU1Aq06F0tqPAzdQFWwBMI9hIR3IR0SHzwCxBDA=; h=To:Message-ID:Date:Content-Type:Subject:From:From:To:Cc:Subject; b=UzkGDPZHEw37znlgqEZzWw3N9iApcrsF0/wQJLPrImlhqhqGy437tJGrMZrSMFmeL 6cyh47DF2N+2/9c07VdRghSFxVRuuF8LcEJ6d8gCpWMlDZj6ZlSEHHEZD04Y/wBi58 f0BP9Z2WbCfa/FqJOAdmq2sq2q5WBuTJkrQClKU4= To: info@sterlingcal.com Message-ID: Date: Sat, 14 May 2022 13:02:36 +0000 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_----ObLdLWK3nn9uq+BSvhE3Dg===_76/E0-05486-C68AF726" MIME-Version: 1.0 Reply-To: noreply@hunker.com Subject: DIY bug-repelling candle X-Campaign-ID: 4244505 From: "Hunker" X-Message-ID: 4c8ed381a83d4590b89a44a38b6f2f71 X-Feedback-ID: 5776300:4244505:25863:iterable Feedback-ID: 5776300:4244505:25863:iterable List-Unsubscribe: List-Id: X-Spam-Status: No, score=1.9 X-Spam-Score: 19 X-Spam-Bar: + X-Spam-Flag: NO --_----ObLdLWK3nn9uq+BSvhE3Dg===_76/E0-05486-C68AF726 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" DIY in a day Keeps bugs away on your patio or balcony. =0A=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C= =C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=E2=80=8C=C2=A0=0A=0A=0A= =0A =0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A =0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A =0A=0A=E2=80=8A = =0A=0A=0ABug-Repelling Candle =0A=0A=0AWho doesn't love summ= er=C2=A0BBQs, picnics, and=C2=A0dinners al fresco=3F When the weather =0Ais= nice, you want to be outside, enjoying a cold beverage or a gorgeous sunse= t =0A=E2=80=94 not fending off stinging,=C2=A0biting insects. (Nothing like= a bunch of red welts =0Aand endless scratching to ruin a lovely outing.) L= uckily, there are certain =0Ascents that bugs won't go near. Citronella may= be the most common one, but =0Aother essential oils like lemon eucalyptus,= grapefruit, and cedarwood are also =0Aeffective at keeping bugs at bay. Ad= d those fragrances to a simple beeswax =0Acandle to fend off mosquitoes whi= le you enjoy the pleasant aroma and candlelit =0Aglow.=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A= =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=0A * Glass measuring cup =0A=0A * Small saucepa= n =0A=0A * Glass jar, 4 ounces =0A=0A * Beeswax pellets, =0A=0A 6 ounces =0A * A wick =0A=0A * 22 drops = lemon eucalyptus essential oil =0A=0A=0A * 13 drops citronella essential oil =0A=0A * 35 drops grapefruit essential=C2=A0oil =0A=0A * 30 drops cedarwood essential= =C2=A0oil =0A=0A * Chopsticks =0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=E2=80= =8A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=E2=80=8A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 1=0A=0AAdd the beeswax pel= lets to a glass measuring cup.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AStep 2=0A=0AFill a small sa= ucepan with 1 to 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. =0ALower the tem= perature and set the measuring cup in the pot with the handle =0Ahanging ov= er the side. 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Bug-Repelling Candle

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Add the b= eeswax pellets to a glass measuring cup.
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