Sustainable Living Article Archive
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...
DIY Bath Salt Making Kit
Make Bath Salts at Home Have you ever wanted to make your own bath salts at home? Grow and Make has a selection of DIY Bath Salt making kits which include floral herbs and essential oil fragrances. You can make your own unique signature blend and...
DIY Body Lotion Making Kit
Make Body Lotion at Home Have you ever wanted to make your own body lotion at home? The benefits are that you'll know what is in your body lotion and you can make a distinctive blend with your own signature and style. Our DIY Body Lotion Kit offers natural, high...
DIY Wine Making FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) – Help for Beginning Wine Makers
Making Wine FAQ - Answers to your DIY Wine Making Questions If you've been thinking about making wine or purchased one of our Wine Making Kits and want to learn more about the process or have questions, this FAQ for Wine Making should be of help. There are a lot of...
DIY One Gallon Wine Making Recipe and Instructions
How to Make Fruit Juice Wine at Home People have been making wine for far longer than they have been writing recipes. Wine-making, like any art form, ranges from quite simplistic to incredibly precise methods. There are literally volumes upon volumes of books that...
DIY Mustard Making FAQ: What you need to know and recipes
How to Make Mustard at Home with Great Recipes Please read our disclaimer at the end of this article* The history of mustard Records of mustard seeds being used go back 5000 years across the globe. It was in ancient Rome that mustard was first seen to be used as a...
DIY Monthly Subscription Box
Did you know that Grow and Make has a Monthly DIY Subscription Box? With our monthly subscription you will receive a unique kit each month which will provide a great opportunity to make something for a friend, with a friend, for a family member or with a family...
Making DIY Cocktail Bitters at Home
Everything you need to know about DIY Cocktail Bitters Cocktail Bitters History Bitters have been made by many cultures all around the world. The oldest known mention of bitters are from the Ancient Egyptians, making herbal wine infusions. The herbs included in...
Guide to Growing Tea Herbs
Grow Herbs for Teas at Home with our DIY Guide HERBAL TEA GARDEN GROWING GUIDE If you are excited about the idea of growing herbs for tea, this article can help you to get started with recommended herbs and how to grow them. Follow the directions below to start...
How to Make Body Lotion at Home
Making Home Made Body Lotions Making your own body care products is fun and cost effective. Most importantly, it is a healthy choice for your body and safer for the environment. Over time you can create a signature lotion which you’ll call your own. The skin is our...
