Mason Made

Add Candied pecans to a mason jar for a thoughtful and delicious gift for coworkers, teachers, neighbors and anyone else on your list. They can be used in salads, put on top of vanilla ice cream or eaten straight out of the jar. Plus, they only take six ingredients to make, check out this simple recipe!

We love apple cider. But we really love spiked apple cider — and your friends, family and neighbors probably will, too.

That’s what makes this spiked apple cider the perfect holiday gift. Instead of giving the ones you love something that will sit in a closet, you’re giving them a cozy night in with a warm and festive cocktail.

We’ll be honest: Of all the Mason jar food gifts a person could make, homemade Nutella is the one that makes our heart skip a beat.

Unique gifts in a jar are all over Pinterest these days.

That’s because anyone can pick up some lotion at Target or order a tie over Amazon. Sure, those gifts are appreciated, but they don’t delight in the way something lovely made from scratch does.

Cherries. Brandy. Sugar.

That’s all you need to make this yummy edible gift, which is both naughty and nice at the same time.

Tis the season to be cozy. That means twinkling lights on the tree, puzzles, movies, music and a warm beverage. Chai tea walks the line between coffee and hot chocolate by delivering a bit of a caffeine boost without a lot of sugar.

For the next month we will be sharing a series of our favorite mason jar gift ideas you can make yourself! Because who doesn't love a handmade gift? 

And everybody loves s’mores — both the act of making them and enjoying their gooey goodness.

Silicone vs. Plastic, and what is Silicone exactly? It may look a lot like plastic, but the two actually have nothing in common beyond their ability to store food. Here are some interesting facts about Silicone and why you might consider it as a great durable, eco-friendly alternative to plastic.

Single Use Plastic Straws are clogging up our Oceans, and it's time to do something about all the plastic we have in our daily lives. Here are our top 8 choices when it comes to reusable straw options and a few bonus honorable mentions just for fun. See the full list here.

Don't let your clean clothes dirty the planet. Use these simple strategies to reduce your carbon footprint and help your clothes last longer.

Find out how easy it is to start an herb garden featuring immune-boosting echinacea, oregano, thyme, lemon balm, and rosemary.

New to sourdough? You're in luck. If you haven't already been approached by a dozen or so friends looking to share a bit of their starter don't fret! You can very easily make your own from scratch.