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Home » Home Organization » 9 Creative Ways to Organize with Mason Jars

9 Creative Ways to Organize with Mason Jars

Last Modified: May 8, 2025 Sabrina Quairoli This blog uses cookies. It also has affiliate links. We earn sponsored content income.

Mason jars (Affiliate Link) are fantastic—no wonder they have been around for so long. They are versatile and can be used for many things around the house. We all have used mason jars for food, whether storing food in our refrigerators or our pantry (Affiliate Link); you may not have thought to use mason jars (Affiliate Link) for other purposes. Today, I will share creative ways to use Mason Jars (Affiliate Link) all over the house, not just in the Kitchen.

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  • Ways to use Mason Jars in the Kitchen:
  • Using Mason Jars in the bathroom:
  • Using Mason Jars in the garage or tool area:
  • Using Mason Jars in the craft room:
  • Using Mason Jars in the homework area:
  • Using Mason Jars on the go:

If you want to use any of these ideas, be sure you have a 2-inch standard opening mason jar (Affiliate Link) in either the small, medium, or large size, depending on your needs. If you use them for food, purchase safe (Affiliate Link) food jars. There are some decorative mason jars (Affiliate Link) out there (especially at craft and discount stores) that are not safe (Affiliate Link) for food. The bottle or the packaging will indicate if it is safe (Affiliate Link) for food storage. If you have specialty mason jars with decorative lids, it's best to use the cover with the jar for a better seal. I divided this list into different home areas to help you see how easy it is to organize with mason jars (Affiliate Link).

Ways to use Mason Jars in the Kitchen:

Overnight set-it-and-forget-it meals. Recently, I used my medium-sized mason jar to create an overnight chia seed pudding. It was so easy, and I made two servings for my hubby and me. Feel free to check out the post by clicking here or on the image below.

Dairy Free Coconut Chia Breakfast Pudding in a mason jar

While looking through my pantry (Affiliate Link) for inspiration on what to store in my Mason jar (Affiliate Link), I found that the Mason Jar (Affiliate Link) Flip Cap fit even my Peanut Butter 16 oz plastic jar. Wow! It's a tight fit, too. Try jars with a screw top; you may be able to find even more jars that this flip cap would fit.

reCAP FLIP Mason Jar Lid

MasonJars.com 2 inch lids works great with the 16 oz peanut butter jar

Using Mason Jars in the bathroom:

We all have several things in the bathrooms that we can store in mason jars (Affiliate Link). I found that storing cotton swabs in the smaller mason jar worked great. The smaller mason jar (Affiliate Link) also fits nicely in my above-the-sink mirror cabinet. Cool! When storing stuff in the large mason jar (Affiliate Link), be sure to check that you can reach the inside bottom of the mason jar (Affiliate Link) because if you can't, the items will just stay there forever. Visit my DIY blog about how to make a wall-hanging mason jar storage unit.

Cotton swaps in mason jar. 9 Creative Ways to Organize With Mason Jars

Bobby pins and hair clips can get lost very quickly. So, storing them in a mason jar is a great option. Pick a jar that will easily allow you to get the items. I found that the smaller jars work best for this. Check out the other creative bobby pin options by clicking here.

hair clips in mason jar - 9 Creative Ways to Organize With Mason Jars

Using Mason Jars in the garage or tool area:

Basements, garages, and sheds are where we store most of our tools (Affiliate Link) and supplies for home repair. Keeping nails, screws, and various small items in mason jars (Affiliate Link) will make the area more organized, which will help you save time and eliminate frustration trying to find things. Below, I discovered that storing zip ties in this mason jar helped keep the size separated. I choose to rubber band (Affiliate Link) each color, but you don't have to do that.

Zip ties in Mason Jars - 9 Creative Ways to Organize With Mason Jars

Using Mason Jars in the craft room:

I have a daughter who loves her crafts, so when I find large bags for really low prices, I will buy them. But what happens then is not so fun. The bag breaks, and all the small craft items fall everywhere. They get lost and thrown away. But, using a mason jar helps keep them organized and together when she or I feel the need to craft.

small craft items in mason jar - 9 Creative Ways to Organize With Mason Jars

Using Mason Jars in the homework area:

Of course, I couldn't miss out on an opportunity to organize the kids' homework area. I purchased a large bin of erasers and the container it came from; it was just not strong enough, so storing these items in a mason jar was a perfect idea. The clear glass jars, instead of the colored jars, will make it easier for the kids to see what is inside. Therefore, you will not need to label (Affiliate Link) the jars. Woo hoo! Store them in a place that is easy for the kids to reach. Also, ensure the jar is protected so it won't break if dropped. I found that using rubber tacky placemats cut down to size and hot glue to the glass will help with this issue.

School supplies in mason jar small craft items in mason jar - 9 Creative Ways to Organize with Mason Jars

Using Mason Jars on the go:

We are so busy these days that eating well on the go is hard. So, you and your kids can eat better by taking a food-safe (Affiliate Link) mason jar. I found that putting cereal in the mason jar and bringing a thermos (Affiliate Link) with almond or coconut milk works nicely for a run-out-the-door, busy morning. Don't forget your spoon.

Bring to work with your favorite breakfast cereal. - 9 Creative Ways to Organize with Mason Jars
Toddler snack in mason jar - 9 Creative Ways to Organize with Mason Jars

When I made baby food for my kids, the smaller mason jar worked ideally for a quick meal on the go. It helped keep me from quickly grabbing the jar of prepared baby food. The food held up well in the refrigerator for at least a few days.

Well, there you have it, my nine creative ways to organize with mason jars. I hope this helped you get your life organized. Please leave a comment below on how you use mason jars in your home. I would love to hear from you.

If you are wondering where I got this Mason Jar (Affiliate Link) lid, click the image below to visit Mason Jar (Affiliate Link) Company's site. If you decide to purchase this handy Mason Jar (Affiliate Link) flip cap lid from MasonJars.com, please know that I will receive an affiliate fee.

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  1. Sarah Soboleski says

    March 27, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    I love the cereal idea! And I, too, do overnight oatmeal in them for breakfasts. 😀

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  2. Hazel Thornton says

    March 27, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    I do love a roundup of different ways to use a single product! I'd never seen the flip top lid either. Thanks, Sabrina!

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  3. Linda Samuels says

    March 27, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Who knew there were so many uses for mason jars? I recently saw a video on Facebook showing so many unique ideas...although you've come up with even more. I love that flip top addition...so cool. I've often used plastic containers for things, but I like the idea of using glass.

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  4. Seana Turner says

    March 27, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Wow - I've never seen the flip tops before. What a great idea! These greatly increase the "ease of use" for using these jars to store other things. I can think of many small items I come across that would fit well in a mason jar!

    Reply
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