Grandma B Simple Living: BLUE JARS

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

BLUE JARS

As I have told you before, I get the biggest pleasures from the smallest things. Last Saturday proved to be one of those times. I decided to go to a yard sale just down the road from me and I was so glad I did. There on a lonely shelf sat 13 blue canning jars with their original lids. The price was right and I found myself with all 13.

I'm not sure why but I have always loved glass whether it be clear or colored, but with these blue jars I felt like I had found a treasure. I shared a few with my kids, then washed them up and began to fill them with the simple things I had on my pantry shelves, like rice, barley, beans and more. Then I proudly displayed them on top of my refrigerator. Who would have thought that 13 blue canning jars could make someone so happy!

Blessings!
Grandma B

KEEP GRAINS FRESH

You too can purchase grains and beans in bulk and store them in glass jars with lids. Bugs and critters will stay out while you keep freshness in!

1 comment:

MichelleNovember 20, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Thanks for my blue jars! I love them too!
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SAVING - YOU CAN DO IT!

Saving money is hard for many of you. You want to but you barely make ends meet now! Here is a quick tip to help you. When you cash your check take a few dollars out for savings before you leave the bank. Put it away! Not in your wallet! You will find you don't even miss it. Even a few dollars a week will begin to add up over time.

Another fun way to save is to have a "My" jar. For me it was a secret place that only I knew about. I would add a dollar or more every now and then and I'd have $20 or $30 before I knew it. When you have enough, open a savings account and don't touch it. Turn it into a game and savings can become fun!