DIY Bug Repellent Mason Jar Luminaries

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Keep those pesky bugs away and enjoy your outdoor living space with these fabulous DIY Bug Repellent Mason Jar Luminaries.  All you need is a few simple supplies and you won’t have to worry about any bug bites.  Just sit back and relax!

We spend almost every night outside on our patio during the summer but some nights the bugs just won’t leave us alone.  Well, not anymore thanks to these DIY Bug Repellent Mason Jar Luminaries.

These luminaries use essential oils to keep those pesky bugs away making them all natural and the perfect addition to your outdoor living space.

Supplies need to make DIY Bug Repellent Mason Jar Luminaries:

• Mason Jars
• Essential Rosemary Oil
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• Lemons and Limes, sliced thinly
• Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
• Water
• Floating Candles

How to make DIY Bug Repellent Mason Jar Luminaries:

Step 1: Place a few slices of lemons and limes to mason jars

Step 2: Add 3-4 sprigs of rosemary to each mason jar.

Step 3: Fill each mason jar 3/4 of the way with water.

Step 4: Add 10 drops of each essential oil to each mason jar.  Feel free to add a few extra drops to the larger mason jar.

Step 5: Float addition lemon and lime slices on top.

Step 6: Top with a floating candle.

Note: Remove floating candles and store luminaries in refrigerator for a few days.

Not only do these luminaries smell amazing and keep the bugs away but they also add a pretty glow to your outdoor space as the sun goes down.