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I’m often asked how to reuse baby-food jars. I make homemade baby food, so I never have an abundance of jars, but I do agree that it’s a shame to simply toss them. Baby food is also sold in plastic containers, so I’ll include a couple of ways to reuse them, too. If you have any additional ideas, let me know.
MISSING PARTS: I’m always finding odd parts like a single screw, button, mini Lego or game piece. I put these odds and ends into baby-food containers.
IN THE KITCHEN: They’re the perfect size for storing rubber bands, twist ties, toothpicks, rolls of stamps, paper clips, safety pins, small amounts of homemade mixes, and herbs and spices. You can make your own compound butters, cinnamon-and-sugar mix, and spice blends, too. You can prechop an onion and store it in a large baby-food jar.
Taco Mix
2 teaspoons dried onion, Minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried red peppers, Crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dried garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin, Ground
Mix all ingredients and store in a tight-lidded jar. Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix.
Taco Filling: Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; drain the excess grease. Add 1/2 cup water and the seasoning mix. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.
Pumpkin-Pie Spice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Mix all ingredients and store in a tight-lidded jar.
Herb Blend
6 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground oregano
3/4 teaspoon thyme
4 teaspoons salt (optional)
Mix all ingredients and store in a tight-lidded jar.
SMALL TOKEN GIFT: Fill with small candies such as jelly beans, candy corns, Hershey kisses or a variety of stickers or tea bags. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the jar and give as a “thinking of you” gift. The glass works well for craft rub-ons to help you personalize the jar. They make cute balloon weights, too. Very cute used as favors for baby showers.
FOR KIDS: They’re sturdy for holding paints or crayons.
SEED SAVING: Put your saved garden seeds inside, so you can see what you have at a glance. You can plant seeds in them, too.
CANDLE HOLDER: Decorate and use as a tea light or votive holder. Small citronella candles fit, and they look pretty outside at night.
IN THE BATHROOM: Taller jars can hold cotton swabs, cotton balls, tweezers, hairbrushes and toothbrushes, floss, small clip barrettes, bobby pins and jewelry.
SAND-ART CRAFT: Layer sand inside and use as a paperweight.
TOOTH FAIRY BOX: The plastic containers work well for helping the Tooth Fairy find teeth quickly and replace them with money.
SEWING KIT: Add Polyfil to the lid and cover with fabric, and you have a pincushion lid. Fill the jar with small sewing notions, such as pins, measuring tape and a thimble.
SMALL GLASSES: With supervision, they’re a good size to use as beginner glasses for toddlers.
TRAVEL CONTAINER: The plastic containers work well as to-go containers to hold a few folded baby wipes or small snacks for toddlers.
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多功能婴儿食物罐
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别人通常问我如何重新利用婴儿食物罐，因为我总是在家做婴儿食物，所以我绝不会有一大堆的食物罐，但我十分同意，直接把这些罐子扔掉是一件让人很觉得很惭愧的事。婴儿食物也会装在塑料罐子里面出售，因此，我将介绍几种再利用罐子的方法。如果您另有想法，请让我知道。
遗失的部分：我通常会找到一些旧东西，比如螺丝钉、纽扣、迷你 垒高拼装玩具或者游戏卡等等，我都把他们放到婴儿食物罐里去。
在厨房：它们的大小刚好合适放橡胶带、扭转带、牙签、邮票、小纸片、安全别针、少量的自制混合物、草药或香料。你可以自制合成黄油、肉桂和糖混合物和调味混合物。你可以提前把洋葱剁碎，然后将它放入婴儿食物罐中。
墨西哥煎玉米蛋卷材料
两茶匙切碎的干洋葱
一茶匙红辣椒粉
半茶匙碾碎的红辣椒
四分之一茶匙的牛至
一茶匙的盐
半茶匙的玉米淀粉
半茶匙切碎的干大蒜
半茶匙磨碎的孜然芹
将所有的成分混在一起，然后装进密封的罐子里。做一包（大约两罐）混合物。
墨西哥煎玉米蛋卷馅：将一磅剁碎的牛肉放入一个中等大锅里，用中等热度加热直至其颜色变为褐色；将多余的油排干。加入半杯水和调味料混合物。降低温度炖十分钟并不时搅拌一下，做八至十个的墨西哥煎玉米蛋卷馅。
南瓜饼调味料
一匙或一匙半的磨碎的桂皮
半匙剁碎的肉豆蔻仁
四分之一茶匙剁碎的丁香
半茶匙剁碎的姜
将所有的成分混在一起并置于一个密封的罐子中。
药草混合
六茶匙干欧芹薄片
两茶匙干罗勒叶
一汤匙磨碎的干的黑辣椒
一汤匙洋葱粉末
两茶匙的大蒜粉末
四分之三茶匙剁碎的牛至
四分之三茶匙百里香
四茶匙的盐（可随意）
将所有的成分混合在一起并置于密封的罐子中。
小型象征礼物：在罐子里装满小糖果，比如说软心豆粒糖、甜玉米和黑人之吻或各种各样的标签或茶袋 。在罐子上围上一段丝带作为一份“我想念你”的礼物。这些细致的装饰工作做得好有助于你将罐子人格化。它们还可以做成可爱的气球，宝宝们在洗澡的时候很喜欢它们，
对于小孩：它们很坚固，很适合用来装颜料或蜡笔。
储藏种子：将你贮存的花园里的种子放在里面，以至你可以一眼可以看到你拥有的东西，你还可以在里面撒种子。
蜡烛支托：将它装饰为茶灯或还愿支托。小小的香茅蜡烛支托，晚上，从外面看，它们看起来很漂亮。
在浴室：高一点的罐子可以装棉签、棉球、钳子、发刷、牙刷、丝绵、小发卡、发夹和项链。
沙的艺术：将沙子分层堆放入其中用作镇纸。
拔牙大仙之盒：这个塑料的罐子有助于拔牙大仙很快地找到牙齿然后把钱留下作为弥补。
一套裁缝用具：在盖子上加花边并用布盖起来，你就会有一个针垫盖子，在罐子里装入小的裁缝饰物，比如别针、卷尺、顶针等。
小杯子：在有人监护的情况下，它们的大小刚好合适用来作为小孩子的杯子。
旅行箱：塑料的罐子很适合作为随身携带箱，可用来装婴儿的湿纸巾或婴儿的小吃。
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多功能婴儿食物罐