The Homegrown Collective- June 2013

The Homegrown Collective is a great monthly subscription box that's goal is to promote a sustainable way of life for its members.

I love the instructions provided. They're really informative.

The box comes complete with all ingredients to make various items each month, typically focused on a theme.
Last month was my first box and the theme was salt. I got to make preserved lemons (they're still in my pantry soaking up the beautiful Himalayan salt they came with) and dead sea salt lavender body scrub. I love receiving this box because I get to make projects each month that the whole family can use.

All the ingredients arrive in a really earthy and organic box.

This month's theme is vinegar and the second box did not disappoint. The kit came complete with everything needed to make blueberry infused balsamic vinegar, drain cleaner and multi-purpose solution.
I immediately prepared the vinegar, which sat in the fridge for a couple days and soaked up the dried blueberries. I then combined it with oil and now we have a gorgeous salad dressing that's delicious and homemade.
I tried the drain cleaner, which worked as instructed, and my vinegar for the multipurpose solution is under the sink combining with delicious smelling dried orange rind to create a citrus scent not a vinegar scent when it's time to use.
While the box does cost more than your typical $20-25 monthly subscription box, I think it's well worth it, especially when you consider not only how fresh and high quality the ingredients for each item are, but that you get enough of the ingredients to make it two, three or four times.
Check out the Homegrown Collective here, and use coupon code VICROS to save $10.




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