Organizing with jars - Part I

   Glass canisters and jars make it easy to see what is on hand.

Organizing with jars - Part I.

Making an investment in glass canisters and jars, and taking the time to organize your staples will save you time and money, and reduce stress. 

I know I am not the only one who has gone to the grocery store and purchased items I already owned, because I either couldn't remember if I had the item on hand, or wouldn't take the time to look for the item because my cabinets were disorganized.

When your counter tops and cabinets are organized and items are easy to view, you will be able quickly to ascertain what you have on hand before you head to the store, eliminating spending money on an item you don't need.

   Vintage Nash Coffee jars purchased for 50 cents each add a decorative element.

Decorative canisters designed to hide what is inside can be found on most kitchen counters. I had decorative canisters until a few years ago, when I converted to glass canisters for my flour and sugar, as I was tired of forgetting to check what I had on hand before I went shopping.

By using the glass canisters I can readily see what I have and what I need. Recently I purchased decorative glass Nash Coffee jars to house flaxseed and bread or wheat flour.

   Tea cups add color and serve as a scoop.

Insert a tea cup in each canister to add color and serve as a scoop. Use orphan tea cups if you don't want to break up the set you use regularly.

Glass canisters, jars and tea cups can be found at garage, rummage and estate sales, and thrift stores, and can be purchased for as little as 50 cents to $15 depending on age and size.