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Make a Fruit Fly Repellent With Items from Your Kitchen!

July 25, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Fruit-fly-control

It’s that time of the year when we are beginning to harvest our fresh fruits and veggies from our gardens.  As exciting as it is to have the delicious fresh fruit in our homes, it can also attract those pesky fruit flies and once they get in our kitchens, they are hard to get rid of!  Make a batch of this natural fruit fly repellent and don’t be bothered by those tiny fruit lovers any more!

Find the recipe here: Fruit Fly Repellent

 

Okay I caved and bought some traps for these little suckers – Fruit Fly Trap

You know that moment when you’ve politely tolerated them… wiped the bench again… taken the rubbish out twice in one day… glared at the fruit bowl… and they still show up like they pay rent?

That was me.

I officially lost my patience and ordered these fruit fly traps in a fit of domestic rage. No research spiral. No overthinking. Just “add to cart” and a muttered “that’s it, you tiny freeloaders.”

And honestly? So far, so good.

Within a day I noticed fewer of them doing their smug little hover over my bananas. By day two, the kitchen felt like mine again. The traps are discreet enough that they don’t scream “there’s a fruit fly situation happening here,” which I appreciate. They just sit there quietly doing their thing while I sip my coffee like a victorious queen.

 

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Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin Tutorial

This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and seasonal texture.

What makes this project so charming is the mix of materials. The metal mesh strainer gives it that slightly vintage, farmhouse look, while the twine-wrapped handle makes it feel warm and handmade. Add in the burlap leaf and little fall fillers, and it becomes the kind of decoration that would look lovely on a mantel, tiered tray, kitchen shelf, or Thanksgiving table.

This is also a great budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft because you can customize it with whatever fall supplies you already have. Use white pumpkins for a neutral farmhouse style, orange pumpkins for a classic autumn look, or add berries, cinnamon sticks, raffia, ribbon, or fairy lights to make it your own.

I especially like that this project is different from the usual wreath or painted pumpkin craft. It has a cute “repurposed kitchen item” feel, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves upcycled décor and cozy handmade fall projects.

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