Brighten Your World With These Handy Lemon Aids

As the saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. But why stop at lemonade when there are so many unique and unexpected ways to use lemons?

From DIY beauty treatments to home entertaining, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Sunkist lifestyle expert, has developed some tips on how to use California-grown lemons to elevate your day and brighten your home.

“Nothing brightens and refreshes a room quite like lemons with their vibrant colour and fresh scent,” says Whitman. “Sunkist lemons offer a beautiful and inexpensive way to decorate your home, to pamper yourself, and of course to add a punch of flavour to your food.” Here are a few ideas:

DIY lemon hand exfoliator: In a bowl, mix together freshly squeezed juice from two lemons, ¼ cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup of sugar. Then simply rub on your hands and wash off using warm water.

DIY Nail cleanser: Wipe away brown stains on your nails left behind by dark polishes with the help of lemon juice on a cotton ball.

Lemon placecard holder: Simply score a lemon, insert a name card in it and place it in an egg cup. Add the placecards to each setting for a bright burst of colour on your table.

Citrus Twist: Don’t toss out that lemon peel. Instead, use it to create beautiful cocktail garnishes at your next happy hour. Simply cut off the peel and roll it into a log. Slice it into strips, then twist and lay it over the edge of your glass.

More citrus tips are available online at Sunkist.com.

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