Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

A few months back I wrote here about canning tomatoes. Tomatoes are, I think, one of the easiest items to can and a great starter project for anyone who is curious about trying a canning project on their own. Canning Jars. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning.

Canning 185

Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What makes jars break in the freezer? If you are really nervous, you can always freeze the jars without the lids and then screw the lids on later. Ball does make wide-mouth jars that are labeled specifically for freezing. You can use (and reuse) the usual metal lids and metal bands.

Food 199

Food Freezers Food Waste Re-use 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2014

It’s been around forever in one form another, whether back when your grandmother reused glass bottles for canning or in 2014 when a truck comes around to pick up all those empty soda cans you put out at the end of your driveway. Get a new iPhone every six months like they try to make you think you need to? Ah, recycling.

Recycle 217

Recycle Recycled Recycling Reuse 217

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Containers.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235