It’s Memorial Day, the official start of summer! I love the above video tutorial from one of my favorite blogs, mommypotamus.com. It’s about how to make your own “bug bite balm” in case you forget the bug repellent and the bugs start biting.

Using lavender essential would make it especially soothing. I like the idea of a solid stick, it helps keep the oil in place on the bite so it can ease the itch.