The Homemade Year: Things To Make, Do And Eat At Home To Welcome Every Season

In her book The Homemade Year, Lilly Higgins makes innovative New Year resolutions we can all try for a clean slate …

January means a fresh start … and often exercise. Lilly Higgins’ book The Homemade Year: Things to Make, Do and Eat at Home to Welcome Every Season is full of wonderful ideas to get started on a creative and sustainable year.

This step by step guide for a homemade yoga mat cleaning spray is all natural, so you can practice yoga, pilates or meditation with a clear conscience.

“The new year is the perfect time for a fresh start, setting out intentions for the coming months. Manifesting and making plans happen. It’s a time of hope and I have some lovely projects to make that happen, from making your own kombucha to ensure good health to making your own gorgeous calendar and journals. Winter is a magical time when we see out the old year and welcome in the new, with plenty of enjoyable projects in between.”

What You’ll Need:

– 1 x 450ml spray bottle
– 250ml water
– 125ml witch hazel
– 10 drops lavender essential oil
– 10 drops lemon essential oil
– 5 drops peppermint essential oil
– 3 drops tea tree essential oil

Method:

1. Pour the water and witch hazel into the bottle. Add the essential oils then shake and spray directly onto the mat.
2. Wipe clean using a towel and leave to dry completely.
3. If you prefer a stronger smell, add more oils or more of the one you love most.

Alternative Blends:

Cleaning and deodorising: 10 drops of peppermint and patchouli.

Relaxing: 10 drops of lavender and bergamot.