When Life Gives You Lemons
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS/ THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS_
What is the symbolism of nine lemons in a bowl? According to Feng Shui/ lemons are believed to clear away negative energy and bring optimism and life_ They are often arranged in a quantity of nine/ representing fullness and completeness/ abundance and wealth_
Lemon bars are edible sunshine_ I love the easy five–step recipe from sallysbakingaddiction.com
Make a battery_ The Johns Hopkins Center/s youtube channel explains how to use a lemon to power up a small light or calculator_
The citric acid found in lemons makes a powerful stain remover/ perfect for countertops and cutting boards_ Slice a lemon in half/ squeeze and scrub – no sponge needed – then watch stains disappear_ Rinse with water_
Lemon juice is nature/s invisible ink_ Use a Q–tip to dip in juice/ then write a message on a piece of paper_ The sheet will appear blank until you pass a hot iron across the page/ revealing your hidden communication_
Consider using lemon juice as an effective/ all–natural weed deterent_ Generously spray leaves of unwanted garden guests and watch them disappear_
For bolder whites/ soak your clothes in a 1/2 cup of lemon juice mixed with a 4.5 litres of hot water for 2–3hrs before washing_
Spiders/ ants and moths hate lemon juice_ Squeeze it into cracks and along windowsills and then laugh at intruders_
Elegant/ unexpected and so easy/ candied lemons turn bitter into sweet_ Slice 2–3 lemons in rounds about 1/8 inch thick_ In a saucepan/ bring to boil a cup of sugar/ a cup of water and 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice_ Reduce to simmer_ In small batches of only a single layer/ cook slices uncovered over med/low heat for 15 minutes/ flipping carefully at least once_ Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper to cool_
Lemons pair great with roasted vegetables_ Slice 1–2 lemons in thin circles and combine with olive oil and the veg of your choice_ Definitely try asparagus/ potatoes/ broccoli and cauliflower cuz so good_ Add your fave seasonings/ toss and then roast on a baking sheet at 450° until tender–crisp_
Climb every mountain_ Edmund Hillary/ the first to successfully reach Mount Everest/s peak/ drank sweetened lemon juice on his journey as lemons are known to improve one/s breathing and increase the flow of oxygen to the brain_
Here/s a whitener idea to sparkle up senstive teeth >
mix baking soda and lemon juice/ then apply to your smile with a Q–tip_ Brush with a toothbrush and go_
Grind a lemon in your garbage disposal to freshen up the drain_
Squeeze the juice of one lemon/ add a little olive oil and you/ve just made yourself homemade shoe polish_ Use soft cloth to make your steps shine_
Made at the Lazy Crazy Acres Farm in upstate New York/ the lemon–infused Tree Juice brand of maple syrup steeps overnight in organic lemon zest/ adding a hint of citrus to the best homemade blueberry pancakes you will ever have_
Combine coconut water with an equal amount of lemon juice and you/ve just created your own clarifying moisturizer_ The coconut water hydrates your skin and the antibacterial properties of the lemon clean and brighten it_
Apply lemon juice to bee or wasp stings to neutralize the venom_
I was so inspired by a 45–sec lemon–juggling video from fitness coach Anish Raju at findmybody.com/juggle It moved me because he says it only took him 15 minutes on Youtube to learn this new skill_Then he adds/ ^That/s all it takes_ 15 minutes_ It/s the same with any new skill_ Like exercise_ Just get started_^
Lemon zest is amazing on everything and this one–pot meal is proof > Toss al dente spaghetti in olive oil/ a little bit of pasta water/ lemon juice/ salt/ pepper and Parmesan cheese_ Finish dish with grated lemon zest_ Buon appetito!
To remove permanent marker stains from fabrics/ treat the stain with a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar_
Consider using lemons to cast a creativity spell_
Mix 2 parts lemon peel with 1 part coffee and place in a drawstring spell pouch_ Set this in your creative workspace or carry it with you to encourage innovative thinking_
Easy mood improve alert! Slice a lemon and place it beside your bed when you get ready to sleep_ Here are ten reasons why > Lemons can help purify the air_ They are anti–bacterial and anti–inflammatory_ They boost the immune system/ making them helpful partners in protection against colds and flu/ even helping with allergy discomfort_ They lower blood pressure_They fight stress and help you sleep_ They relieve anxiety and improve your mood as well as your concentration_ A report asserts people make 54% fewer mistakes at work if the scent of lemon is present_