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25 WAYS TO USE A MASON JAR
JUNE 21, 2012 BY FOURFORMOM
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Mason Jars are not just for canning foods (confession, I have never canned a fruit or
vegetable, but if you are interested in canning heres a great guide to get you started
on Untrained Housewife). There are endless possibilities when it comes to using the
nostalgic American icon that is the mason jar. I snag one whenever I see them at a
thrift store or garage sale. Here are 25 of my favorite ways to use a mason jar.
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Decorating with Mason Jars
1. Flower Vase perfect centerpiece for any dinner party, or just to brighten up a
weeknight meal and here is a tutorial for painting your mason jar vase a solid color
from Blissfully Domestic or painting it with a transparent frosty look on the glass.
2. Candle Holder for any backyard parties I fill the base of the jar with sand (or any
non-flammable material) and place a votive in. These work great as luminaries as
well. Or set a line of these on your dining room table to instantly dress up any dinner.
3. Terrarium make your own mason jar terrarium. Heres a tutorial from Lifes a
Garden So Dig It.
4. Mason Jars with candles hung from iron plant hooks in the backyard perfect for
summer!
5. Homemade Vanilla Extract Not only valuable, but also a fabulous gift. In a
decorative glass jar? Winning!
6. Mason Jar turned hanging wall vase tutorial from Blissfully Domestic.
Organizing with Mason Jars
7. Coin Jar I keep one large jar in the kitchen to collect loose change.
8. Bathroom Storage Use the mason jar to hold cotton balls and use a votive that fits
in the opening of the mason jar to hold cotton swabs.
9. Pantry storage I use mason jars to store baking supplies such as chocolate chips
and sliced almonds as well as foods I buy in bulk like brown rice and quinoa. Check
out this bulk herb storage in mason jars post by Lowes Creative Ideas team.
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out this bulk herb storage in mason jars post by Lowes Creative Ideas team.
10. Office Supplies Store pens, markers, pencils in an open jar and keep paper clips
and other small office supplies in one place by using a jar with a lid.
11. Homemade Cleaners if you make any homemade cleaners than store the surplus
in a mason jar with a lid just make sure to label them.
12. Shaker turn a mason jar into a shaker for craft glitter, spices, baking supplies etc
using the lid from a grated cheese container
13. Tool bench storage separate screws, nuts, bolts and any other tool bench items
using mason jars.
Cooking with Mason Jars
14. Blissfully Domestic has a recipe for Strawberry
Shortcake in a mason jar. Enough said.
15. Drinking Glass Tie a ribbon around the top and
add a colorful straw and these are great for a party. I
also use a mason jar with a handle for my coffee mug.
16. Cookie Mix in a Jar Makes a great gift for any
occasion.
17. Simple Chocolate Fudge Cake in a Jar Recipe
YUM! You should add this to your list of must-eat
recipes because how delicious.
18. Herb Wall Garden I have a seen a few different versions of this but here are my
two favorites from
Stacy from Not Just a Housewife and Claire at Camille Styles.
19. Meals in a Jar PrepareWise has 12 Mason Jar Recipes for meals. These would be
great for your own meal planning (especially if you pack your lunch for work) or for
when you are delivering meals to a new mom or under-the-weather friend. Big Red
Kitchen has some tips for mason jar meals.
See 5 more fabulous Mason Jar Ideas in Gifting With Mason Jars on Page 2.
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Angela @ homecookedhealthy says
June 22, 2012 at 7:10 AM
Love the idea of using mason jars for dessert recipes. I have so many from
canning. What a cute way to display desserts for a picnic or cookout. Think Ill
have try some gingham ribbon around the edge with a spoon for a great
country theme on our next cookout. Thanks for the tip.
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fourformom says
June 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Oooh thats a cute idea there really are endless possibilities! Whenever I
see them at a thrift shop I grab them and lately I have found coupons for
them and I stock up when they are on sale at the grocery store:)
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maria says
August 2, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Love those ideas.
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fourformom says
August 2, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Thank you!
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Chelsea says
August 17, 2012 at 9:37 PM
This is such a great post. I am so happy I came across this blog. Thanks for
sharing!
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fourformom says
August 17, 2012 at 9:42 PM
Thank you for reading!
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ang says
December 27, 2012 at 10:51 AM
great ideas! i found this on pinterest and repinned it, too
happy holidays!
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fourformom says
December 27, 2012 at 9:33 PM
Thank you!! Happy Holidays to you as well:)
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Clarissa says
May 1, 2013 at 5:02 PM
You have chosen what I personally consider to be one of the best titles for a
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web site/blog. The title resonated with me because I too was an untrained
housewife and mother. Literally had to teach myself everything. As a wife,
mother and grammie now, I have plenty of experience, but am still learning.
Thats why I love the phrase, Relearning the lost skill of homemaking. I dont
think I will ever be finished learning, nor do I want to be. This is a journey I
love and enjoy. I never leave comments, but you deserved a good one.
Blessings dear lady!
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AngEngland says
November 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM
I appreciate that a lot. My motto for this year was Embrace the Journey
and I feel like that is something to never stop doing. This life weve
chosen of home and family and intentional living isnt an easy one but its
worth it so worth it. And sweeter for the friends we meet along the way
who encourage us with their timely words. Thank you!
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Jodi Massie says
April 9, 2014 at 5:49 AM
I absolutely love these ideas!! So glad I came across this!
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