A Liquid Refresher for ‘Me-Time’

Citrus Detox Spa Water

It’s hard for me to remember to take care of myself, as a person who is constantly taking care of hundreds—yes, hundreds—of other people and things (my students, my husband, my mother who lives with us in the winter, my animals, my gardens, the housecleaning and cooking…just to name a few.)

So going to a spa is mandatory while on vacation or whenever the need arises, just to try and keep my sanity. Besides all of the wonderful array of facials, massages, salt scrubs, and new, trendy treatments, I know a winner of a spa when I see ice cold infused water waiting to greet me!

Attention to those little details is extremely important, and it leaves a strong impression!

I even love being greeted with refreshing infused water in hotel lobbies when I travel. My reflexologist even offers me a lovely chilled glass of herb-infused spa water after my treatments. So refreshing!

Citrus Detox Spa Water

Ingredients

• fresh, clean, and very COLD water
• orange slices
• lemon slices
• lime slices
• red grapefruit slices
• cucumber slices (with peel remaining on)
• Italian parsley leaves
• mint leaves

Instructions

1. Pour the fresh, COLD water into a nice clear pitcher.
2. Add all of the slices of citrus fruit.
3. Add the cucumber slices.
4. Add the Italian parsley and mint leaves.
5. Set for about an hour in the refrigerator to allow all of the flavors to blend into the water.
6. Serve cold.