I use mason jars for just about everything. You’ll find jars with homemade kombucha in my fridge, and jars with sprouts growing on my counter. They’re sturdy, non-toxic, and versatile containers, making them perfect for the kitchen.
Expand your mason jar horizons with these 5 unique ideas for mason jars.
* Soap DispensersTurn your mason jar into a reusable soap dispenser for the bathroom or kitchen.
* Herb GardenI’m a big fan of using herbs for home remedies and cooking, but I don’t always want to take a trek out to the garden to load up on the herbs I need. Kick your windowsill herb garden up a notch with this mason jar herb garden. It can be mounted on the wall, or set on a counter where there’s plenty of sunlight for easily accessible herbs while cooking.
* Salt or Herb ShakerYou can easily put a spout onto your mason jar so that it can pour spices out just like a conventional salt container. Use it for unrefined sea salt, or ground herbs like minced garlic, basil leaves, or your own homemade seasoning blend.
* Storage ShelfIf you love using mason jars for storage but want something that’s a little more anchored, then try this mason jar storage shelf. The tutorial is for storing sewing supplies, but it would work just as well for craft supplies. You can even use this to store herbs in your kitchen as a mason jar spice rack.
* Bird FeederThis feeder is intended for birds, but we all know squirrels and raccoons will go to great lengths to get a nibble. This is a great way to attract more birds to your yard and garden. Be sure to use some healthy bird feed, and get the instructions for a mason jar bird feeder here.