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I agree kids need to play outside more.

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Grow your own herbs. I have several in my kitchen and planters outside on the patio with the ones that want more sun. Most you can propagate or take cuttings to root to create new plants. Buy some at the Farmers Market and put them on a jar with water in the bottom, most will produce roots.

Insect repellant made from essential oils really works. I was skeptical at first.