Wednesday, August 13

Peanut butter jars, revised edition

I noticed on Crafty Crow, today, another example of the peanut butter jar storage I had posted about here a few months ago. That reminded me to show you our updated version: peanut butter jars with lose-proof lids. I drilled a small hole through the side of the jar, near the top, and a hole in the center of the lid. I threaded a piece of an old shoelace (loss-prevention laces, I'm calling them) through each hole and knotted it on the inside. Ta da!
(Note: You could use any kind of lace, string or ribbon, keeping it short to avoid dangerous situations for babies.)

Update: For more detailed instructions and photos of the process, see my post at Blissful Kids.

22 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    So imaginative! I'm going to set out my little craft drill so I'll be ready next time I empty a jar. Hanging them opens up another realm of possibilities.

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  2. Jessica JonesAugust 13, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    Dude, you guys eat a lot of peanut butter.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Ha ha. That's funny, Jess.

    Glad you use the word "Dude" too.

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  4. Astrid in Bristling AcresAugust 14, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    Oh so CLEVER!

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  5. CeliaAugust 14, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    Oh, what a great idea! Thanks so much!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 14, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    That's really brilliant! And, dude. We could have a whole squadron of peanut-butter-jar-storage-solutions by the end of the month. We eat a lot of peanut butter, too.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 14, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    how do you get that rancid peanut butter smell out? no matter how much I wash, sometimes it still lingers, and I end up putting the whole thing in the recycle bin.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    I love the ribbons, and you'll never loose a lid!
    I'm definitely trying this one!
    http://lovinpeanutbutter.blogspot.com/

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  10. amy, who leaped up the stairsOctober 25, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    Be careful to wash the jars VERY THOROUGHLY, or consider using another type of jar if the toys you store in them have the possibility of coming into contact with a child who has a severe nut allergy.

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  11. Deanna CaswellDecember 19, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    Brilliant! Truly.

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  12. NikkiJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    I just posted about peanut butter jar uses today. I LOVE the shoelace idea. and we use a lot of peanut butter too! ;)

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  13. Kristin - The GoatJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    I have always had a small love affair with peanut butter jars - mine never seem to go to waste. The funny thing is that we only go through about two a year, so I could organize my collections slowly lol

    Love the shoelace thing - love it!

    Have a Great Day!
    Kristin (The Goat)

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  14. two_girlsApril 13, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Wow, why didn't I think of that! We are always losing our lids! Thank you for great idea! By the way, found you from tweeting around at twitter, you should tweet too!!

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  15. Katherine Marie!April 21, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    So fantastic! We have a ton of extras---- I can't wait to try this. THANK YOu!!

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  16. Angie/PebblekeeperDecember 20, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    PERFECT! I've been searching the internet for DAYS looking for an idea for my Peanut Butter Jars. I'm looking to make a great beach combing contraption, but ways to keep the lid . . . :) THANKS!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Here's our version Of your idea!
    THANKS!! The boys and I had fun making 3 of them last night.

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