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Making life in the kitchen easier doesn't always have to mean drilling a hole in your wallet by refurbishing the entire space. Yes, the latest design cabinets, double bowl sink, pull-out pantry, touchless faucets, specialty oven installations, and other modern kitchen appliances do add a whole lot of value to your kitchen. But if the goal is saving time and enhancing productivity on a budget, a modern kitchen experience isn't your only hope.

The internet is loaded with several inexpensive ways to make kitchen life practical and delightful. All you need is a change of perspective and the ability to think outside the box to envision tools and techniques you can use to improve your kitchen experience. Step one: Figure out what your biggest kitchen concerns are. If you keep misplacing items, you need to store and organize your everyday essentials. If you are tired of washing endless trays and bowls, you need something to replace bigger dishes and serve separate ready-to-eat portions for your family. If you are bored of your kitchen's look, you need something to make the space look more attractive and appealing.

If the three concerns mentioned above are the things that bother you the most, you need one thing in your life - a regular supply of canning jars. This one product can bring you a significant amount of benefits - that too on a budget (compared to what a modern kitchen costs). Here are four ways you can incorporate canning jars in your kitchen to make your life easier:

1. Storage

These wide-mouth canning jars are the ideal storage containers for kitchen products. Fill them up with dry goods, snacks, pantry items, spices, a fresh batch of cookies, leftovers, or more. Imagine how efficient your time in the kitchen can be if these canning jars filled with ingredients are sitting right there on your kitchen shelf for easy access. Less repeated trips to the pantry will save you a ton of time, and being able to see all your spices through the clear glass of the jar will keep your recipe on track. Canning jars also look good sitting on a shelf or inside a fridge as they help you make your space much cleaner and more organized.

2. Decor

Studies show an average housewife spends almost a quarter of her day in the kitchen - sometimes cooking a meal, sometimes serving food, sometimes eating food, and periodically cleaning the space. In addition, families eat three meals a day sitting together in the kitchen, making it a significant family space. These factors are why you should put a great deal of thought into making your kitchen a beautiful, welcoming area. You can use canning jars to make your kitchen pretty and functional in the following ways:

●        Store your daily use spoons and ladles in a jar to organize your countertop.

●        Melt some scented wax in a jar to make a custom DIY candle for the table.

●        Fill a jar with water and add an indoor plant to your kitchen shelf.

●        Put your phone in an empty canning jar when listening to songs and create a DIY speaker.

3. Cooking 

Do you like experimenting with food and drinks? Why not throw a canning jar into the mix and see what you end up creating? Long canning jars can be great for serving fancy drinks at a family gathering. If you are a caffeine lover and the regular cup size doesn't satisfy you, use a canning jar to enjoy a wholesome fill of caffeine in the morning. Canning jars with a wide mouth can be great for serving desserts on the table. Forget the hassle of creating a big bowl of dessert and then going through the stress of serving equal portions to every family member. Instead, use canning jars to make separate small dessert portions for every individual to enjoy instantly. You can even use canning jars to store quick meals like salads, overnight oatmeal, single-serving veggies, and fruits to snack on a busy day.

4. Gifting

Canning jars are not only good for making your kitchen life easier; they are an excellent gift for when it comes to making your loved ones happy. Are you tired of looking for the perfect heartfelt gift items for your loved ones? Get off your browser and put your creativity to good use. Bring out your art supplies and start creating an adorable gift for your loved one. For example, you can use canning jars to make the following:

●        Use paper, paint, ribbons, stickers, and more to decorate the exterior of a canning jar and create a jewelry storage container for a practical gift.

●        Fill a canning jar with small sticky-note size pieces of paper that read heartfelt notes and messages to express your love.

●        Create a DIY candle using a canning jar, candle wax, glitter, and your favorite essential oil fragrance for people who love their relaxing me-time.

Conclusion

While there may be several other ways to use canning jars in the kitchen, this article covers all the basics. You can get as creative with canning jars as you like and use them inside the kitchen space or outdoors. Feel free to experiment with canning jars' various shapes and sizes to satisfy different needs. Have fun creating possibilities; remember to enjoy the process!

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