D-I-Y tips
Home hints
EDITED by GEORGINA BITCON
Keep your herbs herbalicious
To keep leafy green herbs fresher for longer, wrap in a damp kitchen cloth, roll up like a burrito, seal in a ziplock bag and store in the fridge (use a dry cloth for woody herbs like rosemary and thyme).
For a non-toxic mosquito repellent
, mix ⅓ cup coconut oil and 15 drops of peppermint essential oil in a jar. Store in the fridge so that it solidifies, and it can then be applied to the skin with your fingers.