06/10/2026
This is a little different from what I normally post, and a little longer, so please bear with me lol.
I'm heading to South Dakota this weekend for a quick camping trip, and let's be honest, bugs have been bad this year. So, I wanted to make sure I was packed and ready to go with my bug prevention plan. I also wanted to test said plan before getting into the 'thick of it' so I applied to one half of my body and headed into mosquito territory.
I use Practicality No Bug Chomp lotion from Emerald Healing Arts & Apothecary I like to use it with an anti-tick blend I make at home! I melt down coconut oil and mix in cederwood essential oil, this not only helps with ticks but putting a carrier oil as the base before applying the lotion helps it last even longer. You could even layer Practicality No Bug Chomp Oil, andddd for extra protection use their incense sticks! I didn't find this combo greasy at all, in fact it melted right into my skin and it smelled amazing. Like seriously I can't stop smelling my arm. If you want to be extra cautious, you can also layer a bug spray like the one made at Urban Abundance Nebraska
I found that while there were mosquitos around they mostly stayed away from me and the few that were brave enough to land picked the untreated side. Usually I can't step out of my car without a swarm of 10 all over me and I have the bites to prove it. I feel confident with this plan I'll come back from South Daktoa NOT needing an outmeal bath.