Sustainable Living Article Archive
Favorite DIY Kombucha Recipes and Flavorings
Here are some inspired ideas for how to flavor your kombucha When using fresh fruit it is best to juice it, before adding. The fresher the juice is the better your results will be. Add one cup of juice to 1 gallon of kombucha. Then add in spices or natural...
DIY Bath Bomb Making FAQ – How to make bath fizzies
Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make Bath Bombs at Home Many of us love the idea of soaking in a hot bath with a scented and revitalizing bath bomb melting into the water. Now you can make your own at home using our DIY Kit. If you don't want to use our kit...
Easy Salsa Verde Recipe for your Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
We are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo this year with a quick and easy salsa verde recipe! This Mexican salsa recipe is the perfect addition to any Cinco de Mayo menu and only requires a few ingredients.
Ultimate DIY Fermentation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fermentation for the DIY enthusiast. Our questions include dill pickles, hot peppers, kimchi, perserved lemons, salsa, sauerkraut, scrap vinegar, tomatoes and watermelon pickle rinds. Q: What is the difference between Pickling and...
Owner’s Corner: DIY Cocktail Bitters
Musing from the owner of Grow and Make: Will Johnston I am a big fan of a Manhattan cocktail. Using bitters is an important component. If you've ever wanted to make your own cocktail bitters at home, we have this article on DIY Cocktail Bitters. What I'm...
Valentine’s Day DIY Heart Shaped Gift Box
Use this free download and tutorial to create your very own DIY heart shaped gift box for Valentine’s Day!
Ideas for making your own holiday gift wrap
We have two new articles today that we hope will inspire your creativity. DIY Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas DIY Twine Pom-Poms
DIY BEESWAX FALL LEAVES FUN
First, you are going to need some pretty fall leaves. Take a nature walk, bring a basket, and have fun picking out a variety of colors and shapes Lay down some newspaper or something to protect your work surface from dripping beeswax. Heat up beeswax until it is...
Our Favorite Kombucha Tips & Tricks
Here at Grow and Make we are constantly looking for new ways to perfect the kombucha brewing process. Every kombucha brewer is unique in their approach and it is always fun to learn from each other! That being said, there are many time-tested tips and tricks that will give you great results every time. We’ve compiled a list of our most asked questions so that you can start brewing incredible batches of kombucha at home!
DIY Infused Spirits for Cocktail Mixologists
DIY Alcohol Infusions with Mixology Cocktail Recipes Supplies needed Mason jars, or large glass bottles with secure lids Alcohol of choice (typically vodka, bourbon, brandy or rye) Infusion ingredients (included in your kit) Fresh fruit, herbs or additional spice...
Home Made Apple Bitters
Making cocktail bitters is a fun way to make distinctive flavors and a high quality bitter. You will need: 3 Cardamon pods, 3 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 5 dried apple slices A mason jar with a tight fitting lid (at least 8 oz) 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) of high ABV...
How to Make Lavender Soap
One of the our favorite tricks for our DIY Soap Making Kits is to add dried lavender buds. If you want a textured side to the soap, just sprinkle the herbs across the top of the soaps before they completely cool. If you want to make soap that has an exfoliating...
