Outdoor time is a staple at my home. We have a large porch, a fire pit, and a pretty mean grill cook (my dad). Needless to say, we have a lot of outdoor parties. But, we also live in the country, so pesky bugs like mosquitoes and flies can be a problem. That’s why we go through citronella candles like candy– we have to buy new ones every few weeks during the summer, and it can be a pain. That’s why I was super excited when I saw this post by Jody at Premeditated Leftovers! She has a tutorial for how to make your own! Check it out:
- 6 cups soy chips
- drops citronella essential oil
- wicks
- pan
-Melt soy wax chips, stirring constantly
-Dip metal disk on wick into melted wax, immediately place on bottom of desired container to fix it in place.
-Stir essential oil into melted wax well, pour wax into pre warmed containers. prop wick up in the center with pencils or sticks. Allow to sit for several hours until set.