Wednesday, July 17, 2013

MAKE YOUR DRINK JAR MORE PORTABLE with a DIY straw friendly lid !







I know drinking out of Mason or Ball canning jars isn't anything new, in fact, I grew up on a farm and we canned from the garden all summer long, and drank from the jars as well, way before it was 'cool' or 'retro'. 

It still makes sense, because glass is safer than plastic and it can be used over and over again.

Here is a neat way to use a straw with your drink, to make it more portable and spill resistant. Also, you'll be recycling, or UP-cycling something as well. Save the plastic lids from coffee cans, cans of nuts, anything you wish. I use them for lots of things, but here is one of them. 



You will need:

 A canning jar, like Mason or Ball with a standard size opening. 

One standard size lid with ring to fit the jar.

One plastic cover from a coffee can, nut can, drink mix container. Anything that is water proof and not too thick. You may do clear, or designate a color for each family member.

A thin marker

A pair of scissors

A paper punch





Next, trace the inner lid, with your marker, onto the center of the plastic lid. Cut the circle out carefully with your scissors.

Flip the cover over so if there is any writing, it is underneath. Punch one hole as close to the center as you can, with your paper punch.

Put the plastic disc into the ring, pressing around the edges for a snug fit.

Screw it onto the jar filled with your drink. Water with fresh fruit pieces is nice. Put a standard size straw into the hole. Now you are ready to go. This will not be spill proof if it tips over, but it will keep it from sloshing about.

If you want to keep it cold, longer, cut a portion of the top of an unused, colorful sock, and place it around the base of the jar.   I hope to add a photo of this as well. A great use for that lonely sock that lost it's mate. Make sure it's pretty though. No one wants to have a dingy or stained white sock on their drink. 

Drinking from glass ensures you are not ingesting the harmful chemicals from plastic containers. Jars are great for toting your green juices or protein smoothies. Keep them in a cooler in a hot car. 

 I will also be posting it on my Pinterest boards, if you follow there. http://pinterest.com/pin/158470480611134345/

Have a healthy, hydrated summer!

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