Mason Jar Organization in the Kitchen
I'm organizing my kitchen cabinets for once and for all.
With jars! Mason jars, Ball jars, glass jars, pasta jars...
Whatever glass I can recycle, repurpose, or thrift I'm using.
I set out on a trip to the thrift store and was lucky enough to find exactly what I was looking for. Extra large 1/2 gallon Ball jars with the lids were half price and only $1.50 each.
They are perfect for holding cereal. A regular size box of cereal fits in one and a large box uses two. The jars are easy to grab and the cereal stays fresh for a long time.
I'm using quart sized jars for the oats and the granola, the oatmeal packets are within easy reach using large glass jars with lids.
The best part is you can see at a glance how much cereal is left so you know to buy more.
I don't know about you but my young adult children are not kind to the cereal boxes and this solution will keep my closets neater for sure!
In my corner baking cabinet I'm using jars of all sizes, both vintage and new to hold flour, sugar, brown sugar, sea salt, cocoa, and corn starch. Jarred pasta sauce jars are also a great way to recycle!
Each jar is labeled with clear labels using the Dymo Label Maker. I use this label maker often to label files, food jars and in the craft room. Label cartridges are available in white, colors, and clear.
All the utensils that aren't used on a regular basis plus all my measuring cups are stored in 1 gallon glass jars as well.
My ultimate plan is to redo the footprint of our kitchen someday and add a pantry. For years I've been making and selling pantry signs but I don't actually have one of my own.
In the meantime I organized my silverware drawer and it made emptying my dishwasher so much easier!
For the time being I will be happy to continue keeping my kitchen cabinets clean and organized using recycled and repurposed jars.
You can read all about my painted cabinets {here}.
I'm waiting on my next order of 1/2 gallon sized jars so I can continue to organize the remaining boxes of crackers, granola bars, and pasta left in my cabinets.
I'm hoping I've inspired you to organize your pantry and kitchen cabinets to give you more room and a little peace of mind.
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