do not throw those empty baby food jars away! Five
do not throw those empty baby food jars away! Five ways to use them to organize your home
we are all aware of the general movement to produce less household waste and so improve the environment. Recycling programs are available in almost every community. Just about everything, from newspaper to plastic bottles can be recycled and used to reduce waste of resources. However, when you recycle cans or whatever, some energy, time and labor is necessary to produce the ‘renewable’ item.
So, in many cases, it makes sense to cut out the middle man, so to speak. For example, plastic milk jugs can be cleaned out and used to store cleaning agents. You might also cut off the tops and use them to start next year’s garden plants or vegetables. Likewise, empty baby food jars can be used for handy, neat storage solutions in your home. After all, you paid a pretty penny for each one of those baby food jars. Why not give them a new life, save some money and clean up some of the clutter? Here are five ways to use them to good purpose throughout your home.
Most people buy the little spice jars at the supermarket, which are quite costly. Next time you run out of a spice, instead of purchasing a replacement jar at the grocery, visit an herb shop and buy the loose herb or spice in bulk. These shops usually package them in a little plastic bag, closed with a twist-tie. A half ounce of dried parsley will cost about 25 cents. You refresh your supply, using the clean baby food jar to store the herb. Slap a folder file label on it and put it in your usual herb and spice storage space. you have saved a couple of bucks over the fancy supermarket product and contributed to an improved environment! Continue your program until all of your herbs and spices reside in baby food jars. you will find the savings remarkable. You may find yourself able to afford a larger spice choice.
Everyone has at least a minimal sewing repair kit. Avid sewers often have extensive supplies of sewing notions. Why spend hard earned cash buying a ready-made storage cabinet for these items? Items like pins, needles, buttons and beads fit perfectly in a baby food jar. Use a combination of the small and large sizes to store these supplies in a neat and accessible space.
How about all of those nuts, bolts, washers, picture hangers and cup hooks? Instead of cluttering up a ‘junk drawer’ with paper or plastic packages, that eventually fall apart, leaving a disorganized mess, separate and organize such items in yes empty baby food jars. Oh, my, your home is getting neater by the minute!
You can make good use of these versatile jars in the frig as well. The larger jars are perfect to mix up a marinade or an oil and vinegar dressing. they are also great for that bit of leftover corn from tonight’s dinner. Why buy clarified butter, at a premium price, when you can make your own? Label your jars and save space in that cramped frig.
People who take vitamins on a daily basis can take good advantage of empty baby food jars. With just seven jars, you can put your daily assortment in order. Attach a label, identifying which supplements are in the jar, along with the day of the week. You no longer have to sift through and open a dozen bottles each day. You just grab Monday’s jar and take them. At the end of the week, you replenish your supply in one effort. you will save time and frustration. When you refill for the coming week, you will certainly notice if you are running low on one or another.
Baby food jars are recyclable in so many ways, without ever leaving your home for re-processing. Save money as well, always a good thing, these days!
