Problem: Half-used packages of a wide variety of foods in big boxes that take up space. Ball jars make excellent food storage and are much less expensive than the fancy food storage containers you’ll find at bed and bath stores. I collect jars of all sizes as I finish off jams and sauces to house different types of food. Fill them with all kinds of dry goods such as rice, beans, grains, cereals, granolas, pancake mix, pastas, nuts, seeds, spices and more. You can label the side or lid with a label or sticker (chalkboard stickers are particularly chic these days!) or just trust your gut that you’ll be able to identify what’s inside. If you have a little wall space, install a few shelves where you can house the jars in a rainbow of contents. Or you can tuck them neatly into your pantry. Look for wide mouth Ball jars for easy scooping, and a collapsible canning funnel makes filling them mess-free.
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