Healthy and Green Living

Get in the swing of spring with this refreshing splash perfect for Mother’s Day. You can use it in your bath, or as an after-bath splash. You can even sprinkle it on linens for a bit of fragrance.

So easy to make, so many ways to use it—and the sweetness of roses and violets will be sure to lift your mom’s spirits.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups distilled water
4 tablespoons vodka
½ cup chemical-free dried rose petals
½ cup fresh violet flowers

1. Combine the ingredients in a sterilized glass bottle.

2. Swirl the contents gently.

3. Store in a cool, dry place for a week.

4. Strain out the flowers using a strainer lined with muslin or an unbleached paper coffee filter.

5. Bottle and enjoy.