Mason Made

The best gifts are those that can’t be found on Amazon or in Target! Why not make your gifts in a jar? Here is the best list of Mason Jar Gift ideas that are all creative, unique & more affordable when gifting coworkers, teachers, neighbors and friends.

Mother Nature gave us flower bulbs to give us hope for the future, which is something all of us could use more of these days.

Give hope to your coworkers, family, friends or neighbors with these flower bulb starter kits. They’re quick and easy to make and offer the promise of beauty right around corner.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Put your fresh fruits and veggies to good use. From canning to pickling, it’s easy and fun to whip up fresh jams, salsas and other yummy concoctions.

In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30-40% of the food supply. That's 80 billion pounds of food annually and equates to more than $161 billion and approximately 219 pounds of waste per person. But we can all do our part to help reduce the food waste in our own homes.