You never know what may spark your brain to connect with an idea. This is really a small idea...probably one that you already do. But for me it was an "enlightenment". And it involves glass jars. Lots of them.I was reading through "50 Things you can Reuse" and #26 jumped out at me. "Reuse old glass containers" jarred me a little. You see, I am in dire need of storage containers, and I'm trying to stay away from the plastic ones. I made up my mind to look for some American made glass containers, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. But, wait, I already have lots of glass jars in my pantry, in the frig, and on my counter! In the past, when we used up the contents of the jars, we always threw the glass in the recycler container. Wouldn't it make more sense to reuse the jars? Since I buy lots of natural, organic foods from farmer's markets, I have many interesting styles, shapes, and sizes.
You would think I just won the lottery or something - I'm so excited about this! The reusing possibilities are endless. I'll just name a few of my ideas ...a really cute fresh flower vase for yourself or a gift, storage for rice, flour, sugar, cereal, etc. (make sure the jars are food safe, with airtight lids), mixing jar and storage for homemade salad dressings, mason jar beverage glasses (so cute), candy jar, reusable water container, picnic/lunch food and condiment containers, hardware (nails, screws, washers,etc) or office odds and ends such as paper clips, pens/pencils, personal items such as cotton balls, cotton swabs.
The main reason I am out of reusable plastic containers is that I love to send food home with people after entertaining. I usually don't get them back. So, you know I'll be filling those jars up with leftovers for friends and family, and I am sure they will reuse them even more. Yes!!!
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Check out this site for some great "reusing" ideas http://www.squidoo.com/reuse-everythng
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I think you must've stopped by my house and looked around! Our house is full of innovative ways to re-use things. It was the way both I and my hubby grew up. Our kids thought it was un-cool when they were younger, now realize this lifestyle is practical AND in vogue (Wow! Now we cool parents too!)
Wow...doing the right thing AND your kids think you're cool. It can't get much better than that!
I partially fill jars with regular sand (you could use different colors)and put votive candles in them. They look beautiful at night on the porch outside and are protected from the wind so they don't get blown out. Very inexpensive and can be "dressed up " a lttle by tying ribbon around the jar in a bow or using raffia. I've used them as centerpieces at luncheons and everybody just loved them.
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