Mason Made

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.

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. 

Prepping several meals in advance each week puts you on the fast track to a healthy diet, because eating those meals then becomes as easy as a ready meal, quicker than a takeaway, and healthier and cheaper than both.

New to meal prep? Here’s how to get started.

In many ways magnesium is like the bassist of a rock band: Though few people give it much thought, and it clearly doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, it’s a crucial link to holding things together.

Looking to level-up your nutrition without breaking the bank? There is virtually no better way to do so than incorporating home grown sprouts into your diet. Better yet, sprouts couldn't be simpler to grow. All you need is a mason jar, cheesecloth, sprouting seeds, and some water.

Farmers markets are truly a little slice of heaven.

You’ll find just-picked peaches, honey from a hive down the road, fresh-baked apple pie, gluten-free homemade bread, sweet summer corn and bunches of basil just asking to be made into pesto.

Sweet summer peaches add the perfect dose of seasonal flavor to this simple-yet-elegant entrée

 

Americans waste nearly a pound of food per person each day, according to a 2018 study by the University of Vermont.

As alarming as that statistic is, here’s the real kicker: Healthier diets were associated with more food waste. 

We all know the benefits of eating healthy and nutritious foods, but we also know it can be tough on the wallet.