Let's get one thing straight. Whether you are the type of person who attracts mosquitos or not, when you do experience a mosquito bite, your body's natural histamine response causes itching at the site. By itching, I don't just mean a simple itch relieved by a momentary scratching. I'm talking about wooden back-scratcher level of itchiness. And I hate to break it to you if you didn't already know, but scratching only makes it worse. Plus, from a hygienic perspective, it can be very unsanitary to scratch. Bacteria live on our skin. Think of yourself as the "host with the most". Bacteria are also opportunistic. If there's an open wound, say a freshly scratched to high hell mosquito bite, bacteria will set up a breeding program on the spot.  Now, I know you're a smart person. You don't want a skin infection. You didn't even ask for the mosquito bite in the first place; you were just mowing the lawn, enjoying your kid's baseball gam...

I often seek out crafts that are easy enough my kids could make them, and with little instruction from me.  The Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Scrub is just such a craft.  This all natural sugar scrub can be made in about FIVE minutes (which means it is also a great last-minute gift idea!). I am not typically drawn to seasonal flavorings or scents, but as the weather has cooled this week, and the sun begins to set earlier, a primal instinct within me is craving all things Autumn.  Whether it's Sukkot, Fall, pumpkins, or Halloween... It's all the same at our house anyway. I never buy Pumpkin Spice.  I know, I know.  How can I make Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Scrub without the Pumpkin Spice?  Well, I happen to have the following ingredients stocked in my kitchen year round: Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, and Ginger.  I blend these to create my own Pumpkin Spice.   For an 8 ounce container of sugar scrub, simply mix together 1 cup of gran...