Comments on: Organizing Kitchen Storage – Canning Jars

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:35:48 +0000

If anyone is still looking for the 1/2 gal (64oz) canning jars. http://www.freshpreservingstore.com

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:35:35 +0000

Oh…I’m not sure all that I carry. Here are the ones that come to mind: italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, dill weed, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, ground mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground ginger, and of course sea salt and pepper. Those are the ones I most frequently use.

By: Holly M

Holly M — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:57:20 +0000

I love how neat & organized your spices are! Esp. the various colors & textures… I’m curious – what spices are in the jars pictured – in other words, what are the primary spices you always have on hand & use day-to-day?

By: teresa

teresa — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:36:18 +0000

I get the 1/2 gallon wide mouth ball jars at my local Michaels craft store for $2.99

By: Anna C.

Anna C. — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:25:46 +0000

If your husband enjoys quality beer or if you enjoy quality brewed root beer, you can try McMenamin’s. A lot of their locations offer personal quantities you can order and go pick up and they store it all in Kerr Jars. You can get many different sizes. I have a few of 1/2 gallon and 1 gallon Kerr jars from them. They also have a pretty label on them to make them more decorative

By: elaine

elaine — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:52:10 +0000

Lindsay~
Thanks for the link. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know about this!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:30:55 +0000

I believe I heard that Tupperware is a #5 plastic, which is safe according to the Smart Plastics Guide.

By: elaine

elaine — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:49:30 +0000

Lindsay~
I love your blog! Thanks for sharing all the great information. I am a little late on this post but have been having fun catching up on all your topics.
Can someone answer a Tupperware question for me … is it ok?? I’ve had the Modular Mates for at least 20 years and I love them in my pantry for all of my staples – they are square and store so easily. But, with all the new info about plastics coming out I’m beginning to wonder. Any help would be appreciated.

By: Amy Lynne

Amy Lynne — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:55:32 +0000

I have been buying 1/2 gallon Ball glass jars at Michael’s Craft Store. In California they are about $2.99, but I signed up on their mailing list and received a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase. I wiped out my store and have been using them for pasta and dried goods. Good luck and happy organizing!

By: jodean

jodean — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:15:49 +0000

I have open shelves in my kitchen, and using canning jars to store grains, beans, etc…makes everything look so much neater. My favorites are the old blue/green canning jars that belonged to my great-grandmother.