Comments on: Safe Kitchen Storage

By: Tami

Tami — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:36:53 +0000

I could have written this post myself, every last word of it! I recently made the switch to all glass. I had been receiving my raw milk in the 1/2 gallon mason jars and one day it suddenly dawned on me that I could buy more and use them for storage! Gradually I had been making the switch, until a rodent invaded my newly finished pantry and destroyed many bagged items I had not stored in glass. That caused me to make the switch completely! Grrrr! So trust me when I say, you won’t regret making the switch! It’s pretty and keeps the pests out!

You can also use the glass jars from the store for things like holding all your pony-tail bands, cotton balls, office supplies, ect… The ideas are endless and it has made things much more organized in my household. I love it! Kids and I decorate the tops to make brand logos go away and the kids have fun doing it, so it’s a win-win situation.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:43:48 +0000

Our local hardware store carries these plastic lids, so anyone who doesn’t have a Fred Meyer may want to check their hardware store and save on shipping costs. Lindsay, you got me started on glass jars a couple months ago and I love how beautiful the honey, cinnamon sticks, raisins, granola, grains, etc. look when they are displayed in glass! Not my reason for doing it, but certainly a nice perk.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:35:08 +0000

Lindsay

I found this today, about eco friendly furniture.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28510099/

Apparently couches as horrible chemicals in it too. Ugh, imagine what’s in our mattresses we breathe in every night, and our babies mattresses!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:24:06 +0000

ooohhh… great idea. Thanks for sharing and posting links, too.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:06:00 +0000

I just came upon your blog yesterday while searching for freezer meals. A friend and I have been doing bulk cooking every first Monday of the month and it has been so helpful! I have put some of the recipes on my blog. Can’t wait for Jan. 20th and the freezer meal carnival.

I didn’t realize you could get plastic lids for canning jars….I have them on my shopping list.

By: lizzykristine @ Uplifted Eyes

lizzykristine @ Uplifted Eyes — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:49:58 +0000

I love glass storage, too. It also looks prettier than the plastic sacks that many things, like dried beans, come in. Since my cupboard space is so limited, I have a collection of various sized jars displaying food on the counter. And when using a variety of shapes and food colors/textures, it even counts as decor!

I’ve even been debating about putting up a shelf on the wall, just to have more space for glass jar storage.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:39:30 +0000

Thanks so much for this tip. The plastic lids would make the storage so much easier. We are slowly trying to convert all of our storage containers over to glass, and we have been using canning jars as well.

By: Shady Lady

Shady Lady — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:36:59 +0000

Azure Standard has the plastic lids for $2.85 for an 8-pack. Just thought I’d let you know!

By: Kileah

Kileah — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:41:09 +0000

Aren’t these lids just marvelous?! My mom had gotten some a bit ago and when we were staying with my family I saw those! Definitely going to be getting some of my own! Thanks for sharing!

By: Donielle @ Raising Peanuts

Donielle @ Raising Peanuts — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:33:42 +0000

I LOVE my plastic lids!!!! I store so much in them because they are so easy to use, no double lid thing going on. Plus I use them as soon as I pop open one of the jars I’ve actually canned.