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.

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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. You can either sell it to a company like Gazelle.com or check out RecycleMyCellPhone.org.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Reuse 217

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I think the shape of them is a little better because there’s no neck and the food can seamlessly expand upward and slightly outward. You can use (and reuse) the usual metal lids and metal bands. Can you freeze glass tomato sauce jars from the store? that front yogurt jar is a wide-mouth Mason jar BUT.

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Food Freezers Food Waste Re-use 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. I’m sure most of you can add your own ideas to the list as well. Empty coffee cans are great for holding paint or turpentine or bacon grease. Glass jars can be used for jelly and canning things like pickles. Containers.

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