I am sure you are not surprised to see that my spice drawer is full of 8 ounce mason jars. For years, my spices have been super disorganized. They were different brands in different sized bottles. They have also been difficult to see at a glance because they were in rows in a cupboard. I write the names of the spices on top of the jars because I can usually narrow down which spice is in the jar due to color and texture. This leaves the sides free and clear, yet still allows me to verify what is inside. I can also easily wash the jars without the residue from labels.
Just in case you are wondering, these are the reasons why I store my spices in mason jars:
1. Because of their consistent size, they are orderly.
2. They are see through. They are kept in a dark drawer so it doesn’t affect their freshness.
3. They are airtight. The spices will stay fresh longer.
4. I can purchase my spices in bags, which saves a lot of money.
5. I am more likely to use a spice if I can see it.
6. It is more apparent when I am almost out of a particular spice so I can get a refill.
7. I like the simplicity and simpler times they represent.
8. They are inexpensive to purchase.
9. They are unlikely to break.
10. There should be a number 10, but I can’t think of one. 🙂
11. I thought of something…They have a large opening so it is easier to measure the spices. 🙂
If you are looking for a new way to store your spices, I would encourage you to give this a try. It is truly my favorite way thus far. Blessings!
I Like it!! I requested some cute jars when we got married for most of the same reasons, although mine don’t have the wide opening that mason jars do…. you win with reason #11 😉 🙂 Where do you buy your bagged spices from? I get the spices I can from Costco… how would you compare the cost for things like cinnamon and garlic salt?
I buy my spices from Penzey’s. They have an online store and several storefronts in different states. I am thankful to have a store near me. I can’t really compare the prices from Costco, because I have purchase from Penzey’s for quite sometime. But, I can say that they are more reasonable than grocery stores and that they are guaranteed to be fresh. You can see their products at http://www.penzeys.com. they also have a great little catalog and fun recipes. Hope that helps. 🙂 Blessings to you!