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While it doesn't actually kill germs, citric acid is naturally antiseptic and antibacterial. Plus, it has a wonderful smell! For general cleansing, dilute two tablespoons of lemon juice with one cup of water (hot, if possible). Mix in a spray bottle and use on glass, countertops (except natural stone), plastic containers, sinks, and appliances, or just to freshen the air. (Some items, such as stone and certain metals, should not be cleansed with lemon juice. Lemon juice can also bleach fabric, ...
Try this if you're struggling to stick to your New Year's resolutions. You'll need a wooden match, a saucer of lemon juice, a sheet of white paper, a candle in a holder, and a firesafe dish. Dip the base of the match in the lemon juice, and use it to write the promise you made to yourself on one side of the paper. On the other side, write what you feel is stopping you from keeping your promise. Let the paper dry. Light the candle with the head of the same match. Hold the paper over the flame ...
Sometimes when we clean the house, it's not just dirt we're removing but also energy that has built up. It's important to cleanse it away along with the rest of the debris. Here is a simple way to trap that energy and then dispose of it. After tidying up, fill a small bowl with water. Add a piece of hematite and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Hematite acts as a magnet and lemon juice as a cleanser. Hold your hands above the bowl, close your eyes, and envision the stone acting as a magnet sucking ...
Autumn is often a time when we're inspired to reflect on what we have gained and experienced throughout the year. Set aside some time to take a walk on a day when the leaves are falling. As you wander, pick up five or so dried leaves and take them home. Get a jar with a lid, a marker, and a quiet place to think. As you hold a leaf in your hand, remember an instance during the past year when you felt joy. It can be a funny scenario that made you laugh, an achievement, or a person you met. As you ...
