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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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 Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 08:18:43 AM
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Ok I live in the second largest Co-op in the world. (over 20,000 apartments here) Any way, we have had a weavel problem for about 5 years now. No matter what I do I can't seem to completely get rid of them, I figure partly because they may come from neighbors!
Any way, I've been using these screw top jars for a while......I keep usually prewrapped snacks in them though just to avoid mice. (we don't have mice, but I figure if I keep stuff in the jars they won't be able to smell it and won't come!).
I was thinking about buying tupperware to keep cereal in, but 1 it is very expensive (especially for the number I would need) and 2 they just don't go with the country look I like. So I thought yeah what about the glass screw top jars.
Now here's my question, has any one used them for cereal? Did you have a problem with bugs being able to penetrate them?
Here's a pic of what I am speaking of-
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 09:05:22 AM
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I've used jars to hold lots of stuff. You can get bugs in there, but if you do, the most likely source is the flour/cereal you put in if it was old off the shelf at the store. If you have fresh stuff to begin with and use it up, those should do the trick nicely. If you want to double check to keep moisture out, you can take one of those little silica packages that come in your vitamins "do not eat" and stick it to the inside of the lid. So long as you don't get the silica in the food. It just sucks up moisture. You might want to put a small label with the date on it so you know how fresh the items in your jar-pantry are too. :) Sorry about the critters.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 09:08:10 AM
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I just take a square of plastic wrap and lay it over the top and then screw on the lid. I've not had any pest problems doing it this way.
And I agree, sooo much cuter than Tupperware.
Karin
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 09:13:59 AM
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Huck, I love the silicone idea! I will try it! And yeah I try to get the "freshest" thankfully most things now have dates on them, so I try to get the best dates.
Mum, I was thinking of plastic wrap/baggies some how, but couldn't think of how to do it where it would work, you gave the answer! I will do that! Thanks!
And yes so much cuter, and a fraction of the cost as well! |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 09:48:20 AM
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I look for things at the grocery store that already come in these good containers. I know you can get a gallon of pickles in a nice glass screw top jar. I get family size mayo and put my pasta in the containers when I'm done. Spaghetti sause jars, jelly jars, wheat germ comes in a neat jar, instant coffee, relish, and even horseradish. The large container of Pace Salsa comes in a jug that makes great storage for rice because you can pour it out so easily. I even keep the small jars like horseradish just for things like spices and such. Dukes mayo is in a plastic jar a bit bigger than a quart, but it seals really well, and makes a pretty display. It's a great way to recycle too! You could even get creative with a hot glue gun and some fabric circles and put little "hats" on your jars. Heck, then add a face and each jar has a personality! That'd be cute!!I'll post a pic or my storage containers in a few mins.
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Edited by - MsCwick on Aug 12 2007 10:13:35 AM |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 10:12:08 AM
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| lol Ms. I keep all those jars too. But, for Cereal I'm going to be buying I think gallon size jars. But, I don't throw out the jars either! :) Can always find some use for them! :) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 2:55:07 PM
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I have seen a lot of people put cereal in screw top glass jars. I think with the combination of the advice you already have recieved- it should work out for you :)
Alee
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Michelle Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
Michelle
Many
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 6:53:37 PM
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| I bought about 5 of those jars at Target last week for my island in my kitchen. I have flour and sugars in them right now and haven't had any trouble with anything. We are having an ant problems here. It happens every summer and it drives me nuts! |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 7:02:56 PM
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Good to know the ants are staying out of them, they are about the same size as weavels so that's good news!
I plan on buying them at Target as well. |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 7:50:32 PM
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If it makes you feel any better, I open a box of velveeta shells and cheese, dumped the shells in boiling water and then found a few minute roach larvaes come floating to the top. It's nice to try to make something and then have to throw it away :(
It happens to the best of us, luckily I had some pasta in a jar and that worked just fine.
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 07:09:03 AM
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Heather,
I have one Tupperware cereal storage container that has worked well for years...no issues. However, we have a second home where I store smaller amounts of cereal in large canning (Ball) jars, with the plastic lids you can buy for them (These plastic lids can't be used for the canning process, but for after you open and partially use a sealed jar.) I keep everything in my cabinets at that place wrapped in Ziplok or glass/plastic due to occasional ant visitations. I also think everything looks better in a clear glass jar than that old cardboard box, anyway! I do this with the bulk stuff I buy from MJF and other places, too.
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 10:03:48 AM
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Oh Ms. I would freak! I know how you feel! Grr, darn bugs! lol haha I just hate Roaches, thankfully we've only had a few the whole time living here. I think most came from neighbors but once we had them for almost a week (I was having to kill them left and right in the kitchen and bathroom!), and that time sad to say and I am not putting her down in any way shape or form but this is just a truth, I think they came from Martha Stewart's studio. I had been there that week and was doing some tapings of a different show above Martha's show (but she owns the whole building), I was doing DLife (a diabetic TV show). Any way because I worked on the show and am a diabetic myself and it was the last taping of the year, they said I could have all the "goodie" bags I wanted, as they had a lot of things for diabetics in them. (They were also giving all the last few audiences as many as they wanted as well). I took home I believe 2 or 3 boxes of these goodie bags, and the next day we were in roach heaven for about a week! UHG! No more goodie bags from Martha's studio! lol haha
Good to know Jo. How well do those plastic lids hold up, I know the ones you are speaking of. My husband is always dropping things and breaking the "plastic lids" even on the mayo and things, amazing how the glass mayo jar doesn't break but it's plastic lid always has a huge piece missing or a big crack! lol So how do the "ball" ones hold up?
Thanks again gals! |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 10:35:49 AM
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Heather,
The plastic lids work great - I have used them over and over for many years, put them through the dishwasher (top rack) and haven't had a single one crack, melt, or fall apart in any them with tomato or grape -- although I did transport leftover had no issues. I like the fact that they screw on nice and tight, just like the metal rings.
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 11:24:31 AM
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Don't know about where you live, but here, deli's and ice cream shops give away glass pickle jars (big ones!) and ice cream shops give away the food-grade plastic buckets with tight fitting lids. I use the glass pickle jars to keep flours, dried beans and sugar in. Might be worth a couple phone calls. Free is great!
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 11:32:19 AM
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| Thanks Jo and Diane! Both good things to know! :) |
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Aunt B
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Terri
Chillicothe
OH
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 04:26:31 AM
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I bought different sizes of jars at Wal-Mart and use them for tea bags, Splenda, non-dairy creamer, Raisin Bran, Coffee, Flour, Corn Meal, pasta. They keep the items fresh in humidity.
I have not had a problem with weavels or ants getting in the jars - make sure you tighten the lid after use.
I have gallon jars, half gallon jars, quart jars, pints, and half pints. I also look at antique shops and thrift stores for old canning jars (the green ones or square ones), but make sure there are no chips in the rim.
Aunt B
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Edited by - Aunt B on Mar 30 2008 04:31:04 AM |
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