Creative Uses for Citrus

Flower Arrangement with Citrus Vase:
Select your favorite glass vase and line the sides with circular slices of citrus.  Next place your flowers in the vase and fill the spaces of water with additional citrus.

Citrus Clove Tealight Candles:

Select an orange and carve a hole on top just large enough to fit the candle. Place the candle in the hole and line the outside of the candle with approximately 20 cloves by sticking them directly into the orange.

Citrus Salt Scrub: 

First, Blend 2 slices of orange and 2 slices of lemon. Then add 1/2 cup Olive Oil and 1/2 cup Sea Salt. Blend until smooth. This will keep for 2 weeks.

Citrus Sugar Scrub:

Blend 2 slices of orange and 2 slices of lemon. Next add 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup sugar.  Blend until smooth and store in an airtight container.

Citrus Potpouri:
Dehydrate the slices of citrus by leaving them in the sun or placing them in the oven at about 140 degrees Farenheit for 8 hours on a wire rack. Make sure to thinly slice the citrus. Use a variety of citrus such as Blood Oranges, Lemons, Oranges, and Tangerines. Once dried, mix with cinnamon sticks and cloves(optional).  Store in a bowl or mesh bag.