DIY Bug Spray

Alright ladies.  Do you hate getting treated like a buffet by mosquitoes?  Do you hate the smell of bug sprays?  This is for you if you answered yes to either question.
I am a mosquito magnet.  I have no idea why but they love me.  Needless to say when I want to hang out on the deck I have to douse myself in bug spray.  I hate the smell of bug spray.  Even the more expensive non offensive smells.  This then leads me to needing a shower before bed even if I've already showered.  I don't want the bug spray in my bed.
I've tried a couple other methods including rubbing dryer sheets on your skin.  I had mixed results with that method.  Of course, it did smell better.  I'm always open to new options.  Which leads to this discovery....

Earlier this summer we were at a friends house when a friend of a friend passed around her "bug spray".  I doused myself as per usual.  Then I asked her what it was.
She replied, Listerine.
What?  Listerine?  As in mouthwash?
She said yes.  She's been using it for years with her son who is 3 or 4 years old.  She said he's never had a bite.  I didn't get bit that night either.

I hit up Target for my supplies.
Target's Listerine  $2.99
used $.75 coupon from Target.com
Spray bottle $1.22

Pour the Listerine straight into your spray bottle.  For about $3.50 I have at least 5 bottles of bug spray.  I will keep you updated with the effectiveness of the spray.  Let me know if this works for you.  I figure it's a win win either way.  It worked for me once and if it doesn't I have mouthwash.
Here's to evenings outside without the smelly bug spray!  Cheers!

Thanks to Jen T for the great idea.

UPDATE:  I used this again the other night and it kept the bugs away but it was sticky so I watered it down by about 50%.

Target trip 7/30 Venus razor deal

Not a bad trip today to Target.

Deal on Venus  Olay Razors....
When you buy 2 at $8.99 each you get a $5 gift card.
There is a $4 coupon from last month's P&G.
Which makes the $9 razors $2.50 each.
This gets even better with the Target coupon that was in this week's paper.
You get a free Satin Care shave gel normally $2.09 wyb a Venus razor.
I used 2 $4 coupons and
2 Target free shave gel.
Paid $9.98 for 2 razors and 2 shave gels.
Got $5 gift card for future use.
This deal will only work until tomorrow.  The $4 coupons expire 7-31

Papermate pens were free.
Pens $.94
Target printable coupon $1/1
= Free.

Hand soap $.89
Target printable $.50/1 Up and Up soap
= $.39

Mouthwash $2.99
Target printable coupon $.75
= $2.24

Spray bottle... no coupon.  Just needed one.  $1.22

Missouri Mile Kickstarter

The sister duo of Sheena and Sheila from good old Missouri are doing a kickstarting project. What it basically means is that they are raising funds for their next project.  You will not be charged unless they raise the $8000 needed for their project.  You can contribute $15 to get a copy of their next project.  For $50 you will get their next album signed.
Missouri Mile Kickstart Project ends Sept 14th.
To my non country friends and family, give them a try.  They are on Itunes and Spotify.
Let's help them fund their next project.  I know I'd like to hear more from them!
Here's a link to their It's Too Late Now video.

Yankee Candle $10 off $25

Go HERE to print your $10 off coupon.  Expires August 5th.

Gain Dryer Sheets $.97

Walmart has Gain Dryer sheets for $1.97

Use $1/1 Gain Detergent, Gain Fabric Softener or Cheer Product (7/22 SS) or
Use $2/2 Gain Detergent, Gain Fabric Enhancer or Cheer Product (7/22 SS)
 = $0.97

Free Papermate Pens at Target

Target is coming out with some back to school coupons.  Keep an eye out.  Right now there is a $1/1 Papermate writing instrument coupon which will make for some free pens.  Just look for the $1 pens!
Go HERE to print your coupon.

Should have 4 inserts this weekend

Get your scissors ready ladies...and gentlemen...  We should have 4 inserts this weekend.  Don't forget to pick up your papers!