Glass Storage jars have come a long way from their humble canning origins, and it’s not hard to see why. These glass containers, which come in a variety of sizes (and even colors, if that’s your thing), are just inherently useful. In fact, if you have a kitchen that’s in need of some organization, they can be your best friend.
Here are eight ways you can lean on these household staples to keep your kitchen in order.
3. Dry Goods Organizers
Cardboard boxes and plastic bags are messy and may enable pests to get into your flour, cereal and snacks. Glass storage jars with clamp cap keep all dry goods fresh and ready to use, and their uniform size means they fit together well, too.
4.Cupcake Organizer
Paper muffin-tin liners tend to fly all over the place, and you can never see them in those tiny plastic containers. Stack them all in a Mason jar and they’ll be a baker’s dream — always in reach.
5. Utensil Wrangler
Utensils in a drawer can get disorganized, and sometimes you can’t even get the drawer open (it’s always my can opener that’s the culprit). A hanging trio of mason jars can keep utensils just an arm’s length away from stirring or scooping.
6. Dried Nuts & Fruit
Sealed glass jars make excellent storage containers for dried fruit, nuts and seeds. Whether you keep these items on the pantry shelf or pop them into the freezer to keep things fresh for longer, lidded mason jars are an excellent choice.
7.Holding Honey or Jam
Glass jars make excellent holders for both honey and jam. Keep your “stockpile” in a larger jar and place smaller, wide mouth jars of each to the dining room table as part of your centerpiece.
8.Hold Your Tea and Coffee in Jars
Jars make pretty little holders for both tea and coffee. It doesn’t matter if you use whole coffee beans or ground coffee, if you use loose-leaf tea or prefer tea bags.