Using Lemons - Saving Money Tips

[garilon]

what great ideas - we have a lemon tree (among others I like to grow my own to save money) and always have loads left over and end up giving them away

[Aleta]

Also, if your body is very acidic; you can use lemon juice in water to alkanilize your body.

I buy lemons when they are on sale and freeze them into cubes as one poster says above. I also add some into chicken soup. It gives it a really distictive flavor.
You can save alot of money if you can find vendors on the side of the road or from the homes selling lemons.

[cicy33]

Originally Posted by garilon

what great ideas - we have a lemon tree (among others I like to grow my own to save money) and always have loads left over and end up giving them away

Are they hard to grow? My husband loves lemons but MAN they are pricey. .50 each. and if you use three or four to a glass of water you are talking an expensive glass of water. I would grow one if it is fairly easy.

[Aleta]

Seeing that your post is from Illinois; I don't think you can grow lemons there. That is more of a California, Florida thing. Yes, they are expensive. That's why you have to buy them in bulk when they are on sale and freeze them. You can get an idea of how much lemon juice is in 1 ice cube when you squeeze them.

[cicy33]

bummer! oh well, it was a thought!

[ScrimpAndSave]

Does lemon actually disinfect?

[ScrimpAndSave]

Lemons smell amazing, too!

I use vinegar to clean everything.

[cantretire]

My apartment gets very dry in the winter. In addition to a humidifier, I often simmer water on the stove on cold evenings. One day I threw my orange peels in the pot. Fantastic! I use lemon or orange and it freshen the entire apartment. I save peels and leftovers in the freezer so that they are ready when I want them.

[Madwand]

I'm going to try that!! Good Stuff!!

[cantretire]

You'll love it! Citrus is such a clean scent - not perfumy - which is needed with the windows closed for most of the winter. I use many different things - cinnamon, vanilla extract - but citrus is my favorite.

[cantretire]

Oh, and the peels are FREE!

[GoodBuyGirl]

Squeeze a little lemon juice into a bowl of water to use as a rinse to keep fruit like apples from browning.

[HollyGO]

These are some VERY good tips, also what helps is to squirt some lemon or lime onto a scortched on greasy pan and it helps so much better than dish soap.

[JeanneElle]

Originally Posted by PrincessPerky

Not all, just two so far

Kindof fuinny to me since I hate proofreading and alwasy mess up my own stuff!

LOL me too!!! I see mistakes that other people make, but then not my own... oops ;-)

[Johansen8]

I use lemon to clean the bathtub... pick a few off the tree and cut the lemon down the middle or squeezs the juice in a pitcher

[pamelad]

Thanks so much for all the great ideas

[WiseOwl]

Hi, HollyGO,

Have you ever tried adding some salt to the lemon juice for cleaning pots and pans? It really makes them shine and brings back the copper on copper bottom pans.

Gee, garilon, I wish I were your neighbor. I'd love to have your extra fresh lemons from your tree.

By the way, squeezing lemon juice in H2O and drinking it cleanses your system, as it is very alkaline. Alkalizing is an important step in maintaining your health.

[Halmerrill]

Wow, cleaning with lemons!!!! That's really cool. I have used vinegar before and ammonia before but never lemons. I guess the lemon would reduce the scent of the vinegar. I'll have to try the lemon juice for cleaning pans.

Hal Merrill

[Halmerrill]

Originally Posted by cicy33

bummer! oh well, it was a thought!

Cicy33,

Hey lemons won't grow in Seattle either, unless you have a greenhouse.
They DO grow palm trees though, it's amazing.

I wonder if there is any kind of other fruit you could substitute for lemons.

Lemons are expensive here too.

Hal Merrill

[yournontoxiclife]

Use the juice of a lemon with some hair conditioner for a clarifying mask for your hair. Leave on for a few minutes. Removes build up and adds softness!