Kids are not unlike bugs: Sometimes, they are pesky, persistent and just won’t go away when you want them to. (Can you tell we are already a few weeks into summer vacation?) But unlike with actual bugs, there’s no real repellent which, with a simple spray, you can buy yourself some alone time. So for now, we’ll just concentrate on trying to keep those pesky, multi-legged critters at bay. At my house, we go through bug spray like some people go through water. OK, well maybe not that fast, but I wind up buying a few bottles over the course of the spring and summer. I’m more mindful about what products I’m using on my kids these days (yes, even if they bug me, I’m still nice to them…most days.) And because I have equally bright kids who oftentimes inspect the bottles of sunscreen, bug spray and other protective goods, we know a standout product when we see one. We’re particularly fond of Bug Bandit from Fairy Tales Hair Care , an all-natural, DEET- and pesticide-free insect repellent. My 7-year-old doesn’t care for the company’s name (she’s the one with a strong aversion to anything related to princesses), but both girls get a kick out of the image on the bottle. The masked bug looks ready to take on the world of pesky critters, and if he can distract by kids from being doused with bug spray, so much the better. The delightful scent of lemongrass, citronella, rosemary and lemon eucalyptus reminds us of a outdoor candles we use during BBQ nights. Hey, if the thought of grilled burgers and corn on the cob isn’t enough to keep them happy, what will? Kids…yeah, sometimes they really bug me.
In a Nutshell: Take a whiff of a bug spray that not only smells good, but gets the job done.
