Back in the early days of this blog I wrote about a homemade potato soup mix that I was finding quite a handy convenience at the time. It was nice to have in the pantry for a quick lunch and only required boiling some water and adding some of theRead More
Layered Jar Mix: Curried Rice
The holidays are certainly a time of the year filled with sweets and treats. But there are times when you need just a little break from all the sugar and goodies. That’s why I like to have a few recipes for jar mixes that can be used as quick giftsRead More
Layered Jar Mix: Healthy Snack Bites
One of the simplest homemade gifts, and often times one of the most economical too, is a layered jar mix. As a bonus they don’t take long to make either and can usually be put together with familiar pantry ingredients. I guess that’s why I so often get the urgeRead More
Mini Layered Hot Chocolate Mix
This holiday season I’ve been working on mini-sized projects not only because they’re usually quicker to make, but they’re often a really cute version of the bigger sized original – – kind of like how kittens are the super duper cute version of cats. And just as kittens are toRead More
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Layered Mix
When the Christmas season rolls around I start thinking about tinsel and trees, strings of lights and Christmas carols, and . . . layered mixes in jars. I can’t help myself. I start drifting toward my shelf of canning jars and imagine how cute they could look with layered ingredientsRead More
Creative Mason Jar Tops for the DIY Crowd
One of the early posts I did here on the blog was a quick little idea that I almost thought wasn’t worth writing about. It was a quick tip that the lids from parmesan containers fit on canning jars. It turned out that it was indeed an idea worth writingRead More
Homemade Baking Mixes {From Your Own Recipes}
If someone had come along while I was making today’s project and asked what I was making, I probably would have answered . . . “I’m making a mess!” But that’s OK because a little bit of mess and a small amount of effort will save me time and moneyRead More
Layered Baking Mix In A Jar {Blondie Bars}
A recipe for a layered baking mix in a canning jar can come in really handy when you need a little extra something to give as a gift around the holidays. They go together fast and often use frugal ingredients too. When my husband taught Sunday school for several years,Read More
Holiday Snowman Jars
Mason jars can be a handy way to give a gift of food around the holidays. I’ve filled mason jars with my chex mix, I’ve put layered baking mixes in them, and I’ve used it for my homemade pancake mix too! Add some colorful fabric and ribbon and you’ve gotRead More
Recycled Jar Luminaries
I always think it’s kind of fun to come up with a theme for the projects I share during the month of December. One year it was no-sugar food gift ideas like this Southwestern Dip Mix, another year it was homemade liqueurs like this homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream, or ornamentRead More
How To Tint Canning Jars
I’ve been seeing the colored canning jars more and more in the stores lately. Most of the time I’ve seen the blue canning jars for sale, which I’m sure are intended to look like the old vintage jars from years ago. Other times (like when I was in Joann FabricRead More
My Canning Jar Discovery
Canning jars (also known as Mason jars) certainly seem to be enjoying a new revival. I’m sure there are plenty of folks using canning jars for their original purpose of preserving food, but there’s probably more people using canning jars for all kinds of other practical and decorative purposes. I’mRead More
Homemade Gifts: Southwestern Dip Mix
Almost every Christmas I give a few homemade gifts from my kitchen. It’s been a nice way over the years to give a little something to neighbors, co-workers, teachers, or relatives. And most of the time my thoughtful little somethings were the traditional holiday sweet treats like cookies, candies, andRead More
Did You Know? Canning Jars Fit On Blenders!
Are you a fan of canning jars? I sure am. They always look good whether you’re using them for storage, decoration, or for some other functional use. I have more ideas on my “Mason Jar Love” Pinterest Board than I’ll probably ever be able to make. And ya’ll knowRead More
Pour Spout Canning Jar Top (From An Old Salt Container!)
Here’s a fun idea if you’re wishing for a top on your canning jar with a pour spout. Just re-use an old salt container! The round boxes that salt are sold in have those nice little metal spouts on them PLUS they’re the same size around as a wideRead More
Homemade Pancake Mix
Pancakes are a simple meal that even beginner cooks can easily whip up. And just as easy as making the pancakes themselves, is making a homemade pancake mix from scratch. In fact it’s so quick and simple that it’s rather a shame that pancake mixes were ever brought to theRead More
Sometimes It’s Not About Cute – Part 3
Have you ever made a layered baking mix in a canning jar for gift giving? I’ve made several over the years, as well as having received them too. They’re handy to have around and are easy to put together too. But once in a while I put together a mixRead More
Did You Know? Parmesan Lids Fit On Canning Jars!
Every so often a great discovery comes along. Sir Isaac Newton discovers gravity. Einstein discovers the theory of relativity. Copernicus discovers the sun is the center of the solar system. And . . . . { drum roll please } Bloggers discover that parmesan cheese container lids fit on canningRead More