Baby Food Jars

[Dymphna]

Sorry Sleuth, I have to add my pennies here.

Everyone is right. If you wanna make a spice rack, give it to your mom. She'll appreciate it. Girlfriends don't appreciate that kinda thing.

At the very least, go to a local kitchen store and see if they have little jars made for spices that will work with your idea. I know they have some that are slightly bigger than that. That way, they'll seal, keeping the spices fresh and they'll have shaker lids, too.

 

[JabbaJawz]

Sorry Sleuth, I have to add my pennies here.

Everyone is right. If you wanna make a spice rack, give it to your mom. She'll appreciate it. Girlfriends don't appreciate that kinda thing.

At the very least, go to a local kitchen store and see if they have little jars made for spices that will work with your idea. I know they have some that are slightly bigger than that. That way, they'll seal, keeping the spices fresh and they'll have shaker lids, too.

I think the baby food jars is what makes the deal go sour. If you make the actual rack with wood, and then use regular spice containers, then you might have a decent gift.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I was looking at artificial Christmas trees Monday and got that glitter #### all over me. Looked like I had spent the afternoon in a strip club.

Steve dumped a bottle of glitter on me when I was heading out the door for a party a few weeks ago. I managed to *cough* infect many male friends with it as the evening went on. Not sure what they're g/f's said.

 

[kwillia]

Don't listen to the, Sleuth... These are the same people who tried to talk me into wasting big bucks on the "Craftsman" name for hubbie's tool storage chest I got him for Christmas. I found the perfect replacement. I saved so much money, I was able to get him two of THESE ... He will be so happy! And it's red and on wheels too... just like the Craftsman chest.

 

[Ken King]

Don't listen to the, Sleuth... These are the same people who tried to talk me into wasting big bucks on the "Craftsman" name for hubbie's tool storage chest I got him for Christmas. I found the perfect replacement. I saved so much money, I was able to get him two of THESE ... He will be so happy! And it's red and on wheels too... just like the Craftsman chest.

Bwaa-haa-ha. Yeah Sleuth, forget what I said. Make the rack out of popsicle sticks too, really show some effort. Nothing says I love you more then Elmer’s Glue.

 

[Agee]

Bwaa-haa-ha. Yeah Sleuth, forget what I said. Make the rack out of popsicle sticks too, really show some effort. Nothing says I love you more then Elmer’s Glue.

Thanks for the idea! Off to e-bay for a bidding war on popsicle sticks and Elmers glue.

 

[FancyBelle]

I like the one Sharon found. Nobody uses that much spices, I dont care how much you cook!

 

[KCM]

Don't listen to the, Sleuth... These are the same people who tried to talk me into wasting big bucks on the "Craftsman" name for hubbie's tool storage chest I got him for Christmas. I found the perfect replacement. I saved so much money, I was able to get him two of THESE ... He will be so happy! And it's red and on wheels too... just like the Craftsman chest.

Man kwilla..you are just so darn resourceful. Cheap and pratical. What a gal!

 

[Sharon]

Ho ho ho ... Don't forget Mother's Day

 

[Oz]

They make paints specifically for glass.
My sister bought some clear glass paints several years ago and painted her backside in Christmas themes.

How did that turn out? Got any pics?

 

[kwillia]

Ho ho ho ... Don't forget Mother's Day

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Sharon again.

 

[kwillia]

The two of you who gave the red juju have got to admit Sharon's post made you smirk even if it was slight... you hypocrites...

 

[janey83]

I think the idea is very sweet, but I do have to agree with the others -- especially on the whole freshness of spices with the baby food jars. When you open the jars to feed the baby, the lid makes a little sound as the "freshness seal" pops up. That's the sound of the loss of the vacuum seal.
Plus, sometimes the lid doesn't screw back on so great, so that could be a problem. I don't like the idea of glass just because it would break more easily than aluminum or plastic, what if she accidentally dropped the jar of garlic powder? Then you have garlic & shards of glass all over the kitchen floor -- not fun to clean up.
If you really despise Martha Stewart, then ask if she has any other brands in mind -- she probaby just came across it one day and thought it was nice, and didn't even notice the brand so much. I dunno, holiday shop on Amazon.com or something. :shrug:

 

[Oz]

Check Pier 1 Imports for a spice rack.

 

[SeaRide]

Sleuth,
I say go for it. Live and learn. Maybe the spice rack will last forever who knows. Maybe after 30 years, you may have gone through 4th or 5th spice rack. My Dad has been making spice rack for my Mom over the years depending on the size of the kitchen, kitchen being remodeled, change of style, more spices or less, and so forth.
So just do it. Learn new experience from it.

 

[czygvtwkr]

Getting her a vaccum cleaner for her birthday too?

 

[JabbaJawz]

Ran this by husband. He agrees that you're likely to get you hide beat off when you present this at Christmas...especially since you've been shown a picture of what she really wants.

 

[kwillia]

Ran this by husband. He agrees that you're likely to get you hide beat off when you present this at Christmas...especially since you've been shown a picture of what she really wants.

Of course he did... that's cause he is skeered of his wife... she has anger-management issues...

 

[Kyle]

Of course he did... that's cause he is skeered of his wife... she has anger-management issues...

That's all women.

 

[Dymphna]

Ho ho ho ... Don't forget Mother's Day

Those are cute, especially the snowglobe. I'll have to remember those for the kids.