Trying to save money but still have to get gifts for grandma's birthday or your teenage daughter. Or maybe you have an over abundance of canning and jelly jars in the basement or in the garage. Well, here's 13 ways you can use those jars and save money.
Household Uses
Dry Goods Canister And Countertop Storage
If you bulk buy then this is perfect to keep your everyday dry goods nearby. Keep the quart size handy when cooking and baking and refill as needed from bulk storage.Giant Cocktail Glass
You've seen it in the movies. People using jelly jars for drinking glasses- remember the television show ”In the heat of the night”…one of the deputies always drank sweet tea from an old clear glass jelly jar.Storing Personal Care Products
Keep hair ribbons, cotton balls, Q-Tips and bath salts in here. Assign each female in the residence their own jelly jar to store excess hair ties, etc. Some jelly jars are very decorative and can be placed on display.Canning: The Traditional Use For The Jar
It goes without saying this was the main reason for these jars to be produced. Maybe it's time to learn how to make strawberry preserves or tomato sauce.Organizing Small Items
Sewing novelties, craft supplies and small hardware fit easily into jars and can be seen without removing the lid.Leftovers For Guests
Send your dinner guest(s) home with a sampling of your homemade/canned spaghetti sauce.Shaker When Cooking
Use when making homemade gravy or mixing yeast with warm water for homemade bread.Desk Organizer
Keep you pens. Pencils and markers handy (use pint size). Great for paperclips and other miscellaneous office supplies.Piggy Bank
Keep handy for all your lose change. Roll when jar is full- you'll be amazed how much you can save. Then go out and splurge on yourself.
Gifts
Solar Power Glow Lamp
Easily find directions online for this simple gift. These sell in stores and in catalogs for around $50.Bake Bread In Quart Jar
Find directions online for "gifts in a jar". Use wide mouthed quart size jars for bread, Yum.Gifts In a Jar
There are actually websites solely dedicated to this. Find them. Give away. Make one for yourself.Make A Decorative Centerpiece
Fill with seashells, smooth rocks or marbles. Use silk flowers. Colored sand. The ideas are endless.
