by Lisa Lozano

If you have a picnic planned and want to keep the bugs away without using chemicals or spending an arm and a leg, Rachael has a simple, effective tip.

Rachael suggests rubbing Peppermint essential oil (not to be confused with peppermint extract) onto your wooden picnic basket with a cotton ball. Not only will the peppermint keep the bugs away, the oil is good for the wooden basket! Brilliant!