Jul 11 | Household Tips
Recently I shared a picture on Instagram of my cherry haul that I picked from a local orchard for $1.00 a pound. They’re delicious, juicy and big! I only picked two buckets, before the heat of the day really got to me! (Must.pick.more)
I wanted the cherries to eat fresh, but I also wanted to freeze a lot because I like to eat a bowl of frozen cherries before bed 😉
Well, frozen cherries are much more enjoyable to eat without pits so my Mom’s handy dandy cherry pitter is the best tool. I don’t know the brand of the one my mom owns, but it looks exactly like the one pictured below:
It’s amazing. Just throw some cherries in the cup, then push down on the spring handle and voila! No pits! Even Sienna was having fun helping me.
The one I found pictured above is a Norpro deluxe cherry pitter and is available on Amazon.ca for $29.99. I think that’s a fair price for such a handy tool. I like to set it up on a cookie sheet then go to town because then I put the whole cookie sheet in the freezer. Here are some details about the pitter:
- Removes pits quickly without bruising or crushing cherries
- Sturdy spring-loaded plunger
- Light and easy to clean
- Deal for canning, freezing, dehydrating and baking
- Instructions included
Jun 24 | Household Tips, Cleaning
Lemon Essential oil is perfect for so many household tasks. It’s also a budget friendly oil, which makes it even easier to use and love. If you have been curious about what lemon essential oil can do for you, take a look below at 7 ways to use lemon oil and make your life just a little bit easier! You might find that lemon oil is the perfect solution to many common household tasks. Take a look!
7 Smart Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oil
1. Polish wood furniture.
Bring a natural shine to your wood furniture when you polish it with a little lemon oil. Just dab some on a soft cloth and massage it into the wood. It will condition the wood and bring out a rich shine that anyone can appreciate.
2. Give your water some flavor.
Add a drop or two of lemon oil to your water for a nice boost of flavor. You can add more or less depending on your tastes. The oil will take the place of a fresh lemon if you don’t have one on hand and even add nutrients. (Make sure you purchase a lemon oil that can be ingested.)
3. Rev up your energy.
A few dabs of lemon oil on your wrists and inhaled can give you an instant boost of energy. The scent of lemon can help rev up your senses and make you feel more alert and revitalized in no time.
4. Remove stubborn stickers.
Lemon oil is great at getting awful sticker residue off! Simply place a drop or two of lemon essential oil on the corner of a clean towel. Hold this corner of the towel over the sticky spot for a few seconds to let the oil start working. Rub the lemon essential oil into the sticky residue. As the sticky residue begins to loosen and come off, wipe it with a clean area of the towel. Ta da!
5. Clean your dishwasher.
Add a few drops of lemon oil to your dishwasher before starting a cycle. When you run it, it will help clean and deodorize the dishwasher and keeps it (and your dishes) looking their best.
6. Keep your disposal fresh.
Add a few drops of lemon oil to your garbage disposal before running it. This will help fight grease, banish odor, and keep your sink smelling fresh and clean.
7. Give cleaning products a boost.
A few drops of lemon oil added to your homemade cleaning products can help give them a boost. They will smell great, work harder, and cut through grease like crazy. Check out this post to see how homemade cleaning products can save you money.
See how wonderful lemon essential oil can be to use? It helps with so many things! So grab a bottle of lemon oil and give these ideas a try. It just may become a staple in your house. 🙂
I’d love to hear what your favorite essential oil scent is in the comments below!
