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Mason Jars

Mason jars are my jam! But their so much more than just jars to can with. Here is where I share their history, fun facts, uses, and why you should use them instead of plastic.

Homemade Chai Tea Spice

Homemade chai tea spice is one of those spices I like to make and keep in a mason jar in my cupboard. It makes a delicious cup of chai tea hot or cold. But it is also great in baked goods and ice cream! Chai means tea in India and…

Blueberry Cobbler in a Mason Jar

How about blueberry cobbler in a mason jar for a wonderful way to serve dessert at your next picnic! Mason jars are so versatile you can even bake in them and this recipe is a fun way to cook up something sweet and fruity for summer (or spring, fall, or…

Planting Basil in a Mason Jar

Planting Basil in a mason jar is a perfect way to have fresh basil for all your cooking needs. Its an easy herb to grow indoors or outdoors. Its nearly pest and disease free while beautiful to look at and has a wonderful fragrance. Whats not to love! Grab your…

Friday Finds

So glad it’s Friday and I’m looking forward to the weekend! Today I’m sharing my Friday finds. Since you can never have to many jars or lids all my finds are from Ball jar. They have such great products I have a hard time…

What makes a mason jar a “mason jar”

I just love mason jars. My first jars came from my mother in law who passed hers down to me. At first I thought these are cute maybe I can can something or put some flowers in them. Fast forward a few years and I have found many more things…

A Short History of the Mason Jar

The short history of the mason jar starts with Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon offered a prize of 12,000 francs to anyone who could create a vessel that would preserve and carry food for his troops. It needed to be a container that was safe and reliable. Napoleon was the one…