For thousands of years, people have used the gel from aloe vera leaves for healing and softening the skin. In fact, aloe has also long been a folk treatment for many maladies, including constipation and skin disorders.
Making Old-Fashioned Lemonade. 1  1. Find a large pitcher. 2  2. Squeeze some lemons to make 1 cup (225 milliliters) of lemon juice. 3  3. Pour the lemon juice into the pitcher.  4. Place a saucepan on the 1  stove. 5. Pour some water and sugar into the saucepan.  6. Heat the sugar and 1  water. 7. Pour the sugar-water into the pitcher.
National Lemonade Day. Today is National Lemonade Day! Lemonade originated in the Mediterranean region in the 13th century, and the recipe eventually made its way to Europe. From here, it arrived in America. The beverage was sold as an everyday refreshment and as a tonic, used to treat colds and other ailments.