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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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 Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 11:57:06 AM
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in my former life; we had access to gordon foods and the large plastic containers- also some smaller ones from dollar stores etc-- some of my things are from my garden but many are not-- also exhubby had a bad habit of breaking glassware so plastic was the prudent choice!
anyhow- my new kitchen needs a new look- funds are extremely limited and of course i want it all now!!!!!
suggestions......??????????????
i'm in the mood for a hunt so this may not occur overnite like i would want!!!!!and i may put the seldom used plastic ones behind a cupboard door!
thanx!! hugs!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 1:54:21 PM
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Hi Margo. I buy spices in bulk and so store them in canning jars with a lid and ring because that way I can vacuum seal them with my FoodSaver vacuum sealer. It keeps them fresh as can be. I use small, used, spice bottles or baby food jars to put in enough to use everyday while keeping the rest in the canning jars. I replenish from the jars. Everytime I open a canning jar, I just use a can opener and barely pop the lid so not to damage it and then, when finished, just put the lid into hot water to soften the rubber and vacuum seal it again. You can do this over and over.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 3:04:44 PM
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I use canning jars too but I don't actually seal them - I use the 4oz size - they are sturdy and you can stack them at least 2 high, they also come with handy labels:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 3:26:57 PM
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Originally posted by graciegreeneyes
I use canning jars too but I don't actually seal them - I use the 4oz size - they are sturdy and you can stack them at least 2 high, they also come with handy labels:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
i guess i'm not familiar with the 4 oz size- or just never paid enough attention!hmmmm
Farmgirl # 2139
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 3:28:40 PM
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mary beth..great idea but i don't have a vac sealer....yet.
i'm loving the ideas girls!
Farmgirl # 2139
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 6:38:59 PM
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I've only seen the 4 oz size at one store - Fred Meyer here in the Northwest, it would be Kroger's elsewhere - I've never used them for canning anything but I like the look of them.
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 8:04:44 PM
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Congratulations on your new kitchen, Margo! How fun that must be!!! Like Amy Grace, I am using the 4 oz. canning jars, too. I've found them at Wal-mart (not my favorite store by any stretch, though), Target and the local grocery store. I just started using them the summer before last, and love them! They're really cute! I haven't converted all my spices to these jars, yet, but little by little, they're coming along! I also use these jars to store seeds from the garden - this is my first year doing so. Not sure if that's okay or not to store seeds this way, but it's working for me for now! :) I've made a couple of pin cushion jars with them, too. Have fun with everything! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
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USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 8:43:20 PM
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Peg! That is SO cool! And pretty, too! Great idea! I love it!!! Thank you for sharing the link, too! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 02:49:28 AM
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peg-what an absolutely cool site!!!!!
i'm thinking the 4 0z jars from walmart if i can find them....still looking!!!!
thanx gals!
Farmgirl # 2139
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
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