{"id":8307,"date":"2013-08-21T14:06:57","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T14:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/?p=8307"},"modified":"2013-08-22T19:51:25","modified_gmt":"2013-08-22T19:51:25","slug":"other-uses-for-canning-jars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/h\/other-uses-for-canning-jars\/","title":{"rendered":"Other Uses for Canning Jars!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I work in an extension Office.\u00a0 We are in contact with many groups.\u00a0 We have a large data base to use when we need something for a class.\u00a0 This summer we used donated canning jars for a 4-H camp.\u00a0 We placed hose clamps on a 3\u2019 x 12\u201d board.\u00a0 We tightened them up with the jars inside, and filled them with dirt and herb seeds.\u00a0 The kids got to take home their own portable herb garden.\u00a0 They decorated their boards with outside paint, and had a great time!\u00a0 The picture with the herbs was our incentive.\u00a0 I placed a stake on the back of mine to be able to stick it in the ground in my garden!\u00a0 What a great way to use up old jars that cannot be used for canning anymore.<\/p>\n

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Sea Shells and Sand<\/p><\/div>\n

I received some half-gallon canning jars from my Aunt when she moved last fall.\u00a0 I also found a cute craft for these!\u00a0 I used them as table decorations at a birthday party.\u00a0 I filled them half-way with sand, then added seashells on the top and some ribbon.\u00a0 I had MANY seashells from our trips to the beach, so the whole idea cost me just $3 for a bag of sand!\u00a0 I gave the decorations away after the party.\u00a0 It was a win-win situation for everyone! \u00a0 If you don\u2019t have a wealth of people to ask for used jars, check out local yard sales and thrift stores.\u00a0 People are always getting rid of old jars.\u00a0 To see more ideas for using canning jars, maybe even for canning–check out these other great Recipe Redux blogs!<\/p>\n

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