Can-It-Forward Day {Giveaway}

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS Sarah said…I love chilled Ball jars for an ice cold Coke with a wedge of fresh lime. I also keep a couple in the laundry room to collect “treasures” from my two little guys’ pockets (before their shorts or pants go in the washing machine). I plan to save the jars and their contents and give them to the boys when they are older and reach a milestone birthday:-) It’s amazing to see what these little guys “collect” through out the course of a day.
srhbrnn at netscape.net

 

Y’all just might have heard that tomorrow is International Can-It-Forward Day! Hosted by Bravo’s Top Chef judge and Atlanta restaurateur Hugh Acheson, Can-It-Forward Day celebrates home canning via a live webcast on www.freshpreserving.com and will be exploring all sorts of fun and unique uses for the Ball jars we know and love down South. I mean, I can’t remember Daddy-O drinking out of anything but a Ball jar for at least half of my life.
International Can-It-Forward Day
In celebration of International Can-It-Forward Day, Ball reached out to little old me to find out my favorite ways to use the jars. Without a moment’s hesitation, I knew I had to share the most common ways that I use the Ball jar – for drinkin’, eatin’ and holdin’ a big bunch of blooms!! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the The limited edition Spring Green Heritage Collection Jars commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Ball brothers’ “Perfection” Jar.

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With a new neighbor popping by for a glass of sweet tea on the porch, I was excited to pull out the Spring Green jars – using the larger quart size for my bouquet of sunflowers and hydrangeas and the pint size for our minted sweet teas.

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Add a plate of tomato crostini with whipped feta and it just doesn’t get easier – or more Southern – than this!

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Hold that thought – I think it might actually be possible to get more Southern! And that’s where our family’s favorite Ball BBQ Sundae comes in to play. Hold on to your hats y’all… this is one yummy meal and hands down my favorite use for the mason jar!! I used the clear jar here because the green just didn’t do the contents justice.

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Here’s how to pull it off – this will serve 6 in the medium size mason jars:

– 2 cans baked beans
– 1 recipe of my easy slaw
– 1 recipe of my hands down never had better crock pot BBQ
– jar of bread and butter pickles
– Layer beans, slaw, bbq and then top with a pickle garnish.
– Swoon from Southern goodness

My Easy Slaw

  • 1 bag shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 T mayonnaise
  • 1 T honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
    1. Whisk together everything for sauce.
    2. Mix into shredded coleslaw and chill until ready to serve.

     

  • My Hands Down Never Had Better Crock Pot BBQ
    • 4 lb. eye of round roast if you’re feeling spendy; 4 lb. piece of pork if you’re not
    • 1 tsp salt
    • large can tomato sauce
    • 12 oz. bottle chili sauce
    • 1 chopped sweet onion
    • 1/2 cup vinegar
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup butter
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice
    • 2 T Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
    • 1/2 tsp chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp paprika
    • buns (if you’re not serving in a jar, of course)
    1. Place roast in crock pot. Sprinkle with salt and add water to cover. Cook on 6 hours.
    2. In the last hour, stir together tomato sauce and next 10 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
    3. Shred meat and mix with sauce.

Now for the super fun part – the giveaway!! Jarden Brands not only provided me with the fabulous limited edition Spring Green Ball jars, but one lucky Dixie Delights reader is going to receive their very own prize package, including:
· The New Limited Edition Spring Green Heritage Collection Jars (1 case of pint sized and 1 case of quart sized)
· 4-pack 16oz Drinking Mugs perfect for entertaining and serving mocktails, cocktails or simply infused water!
· Mason Jar Infuser BPA-free plastic top that fits on any wide mouth mason jar and is equipped with a hanging basket which you can fill with your favorite herbs, fruits, etc to add a hint of flavor to water, tea or spirits.
· Sip & Straw Lids that fit perfectly atop any Wide Mouth or Regular Mouth Ball Jar.

Okay, so y’all must be chomping at the bit to enter :-) The giveaway is open to US mailing addresses. Leave a separate comment for each of the following and include your email address if you aren’t linked to a blog where I can find you. There are TWO ways to enter per person!!

1. Follow Dixie Delights blog.
2. Let me know what is YOUR favorite way to use a Ball jar!!

Easy as pie. I’ll pick a winner next Friday, August 22!

With that, I’m off to jump start the weekend. It’s been a doozie, this whole going back to school thing.
xoxo

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201 thoughts on “Can-It-Forward Day {Giveaway}”

  4. I have a Ball jar obsession! I just bought square small wide-mouth jars and they're just perfect for overnight oats! I have jars everywhere and use them for food storage and decoration as well!

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  9. There are so many great uses for Ball jars. Drinks, flowers, candles. My brother and sister-in-law had a beach wedding and used the aqua Ball jars for the reception centerpieces. They were so lovely. I have a few that I keep in my laundry room. I use them to collect coins, coke pop tabs (for Ronald McDonald house) and buttons. I follow your blog on feedly.

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  12. Love Ball jars! On the not so glamorous side I use them to store left over paint. Easy to find the wall color I need for touch ups and cute on the shelf!

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  14. I have been eyeing the green jars, and just spotted the new shaker tops for herbs and such…perfect for the pantry.
    Favorite way to use them: We love them in our staples pantry…perfect for holding sea salts!!

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  21. Sending gratitude from the left coast for MY FAVORITE BLOG in the history of the world!!! The enjoyment is endless. Thank you!

    Jane ~ San Diego

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  22. We use Ball jars every day (that are kept in the freezer) for drinking teas and water, juices and lemonade, Coke…you name it! There's just something about the way it tastes so pure.

    Growing up in Indiana, my grandmother and aunt always used them for canning and they were just the right size for little childhood bouquets.

    On summer nights, they became home to a few fireflies we would so proudly cup in our hands. Before we would start, a nail was used to hammer holes in the lid and we soon added twigs and bits of grass to the magical glow. We would later make a wish and then release them before going inside.

    Ball jars endure not just for their functionality but for such good old fashioned memories of a simpler time.

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  27. I love layering tossed salad in mason jars. I make a weeks worth and they stay fresh & crisp. Such a time saver too!

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  30. Too, too many beloved uses to choose a favorite!! Currently just in one room I have flowers in one jar, sweet tea in another, and hubby even has screws in one. Used one to make salad dressing this evening and am canning pepper jelly tomorrow :). But I think my very favorite……catching lightning bugs in them as a child.

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  44. As others have noted, I love to us mine for drinking glasses, obviously canning/preserving, vases, and also to store lemon slices in the fridge to always have them available for iced tea and water. Oh, and I use them for storing sugar and creamer at my coffee station.

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  48. Oops…that's me up there, chatting about fireflies, just under my other comment….forgot to add my name. :)

    This is such a cute discussion!

    Jane ~ San Diego

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  49. I love chilled Ball jars for an ice cold Coke with a wedge of fresh lime. I also keep a couple in the laundry room to collect "treasures" from my two little guys' pockets (before their shorts or pants go in the washing machine). I plan to save the jars and their contents and give them to the boys when they are older and reach a milestone birthday:-) It's amazing to see what these little guys "collect" through out the course of a day.
    srhbrnn at netscape.net

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  51. I love using Ball jars for my homemade jams and jellies along with anything leftover from a bag (raisins, coconut, oats, brown sugar…you name it! And it sure makes the pantry look cute too.

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  57. I love to drink sweet tea out of Ball jars and they are perfect vases -especially love them for holding fireflies

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  59. I use Ball jars to hold flowers, candles, pens, make up brushes and my favorite, utensils during backyard BBQ's :)

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  61. I usually use my mason jars for lemonade and flower arrangements but I just tried your BBQ meal in a jar. Delicious. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  62. I follow you via GFC. I love to use jars to decorate with on my porch, I have several filled with shells from the beach!
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

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  73. I love Ball jars. I love the new heritage colors. I think they are great for drinking glasses and vases. Mostly I use them for canning jam and applesauce. I am hoping to try out sweet relish this year.

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  77. I have always read your blog but now I officially follow it on bloglovin! Did I mention I collect mason jars? These green gems are swoonworthy!!

    Have a great one!
    -Lexi

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  81. I like to use Ball jars to welcome new neighbors to the neighborhood. Just pick up a bouquet at Publix and arrange..Kristen L Jacksonville FL

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  89. Mine hold straws in the kitchen and toothbrushes in the bathroom, nuts and bolts in the garage, I could go on but you get the picture…There has never NOT been a mason jar in my life. Btw, I'm a faithful follower.

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  91. I've loved Ball jars for years and years! I remember my Grandmama using them when she made pickles, chowchow, and jam. I used them at our son's rehearsal dinner for the daisies on each table. I also use them for drinking sweet tea every day and for holding straws and other things on my counters. Love my Ball jars and would love to win these!

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  93. My favorite way to use a Ball jar is to fill it with yummy jam or veggies from the garden! Canning reminds me of my childhood and my grandmother too! Mlmyers1 @ me . Com

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  94. Love following your blog as two daughters and two grandchildren live within throwing distance of you and fun to watch parallels in your lives. Both grandchildren (one girl, one boy) both play baseball and actually went to Six Flags same day you and your boys did! One son-in-law is GA Tech grad and actually going to grad school there. Yes, hundreds of functional ball jar uses but the most obvious is …. just to look at! Third daughter lives in Wyoming and keeps my grandmothers old aqua ball jars on her kitchen window seal to remind her of family in Georgia! Happy running! Michele at [email protected]

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  106. Ack! Too many cool fun uses to list–but my two top faves are beautiful and delish layered individual salads AND for storing craft ribbons, etc. ;) I also follow your blog!

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  109. Around here, mason jars are used for everything from flowers, drink and jam containers, as packaging for gifts and showcasing my grandson's found "treasures". They are one hard-working piece of glass! Thanks for the opportunity – my fingers are crossed!!!

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  114. I've made some little birthday jars for friends, I put chalkboard paint on the tops and write happy birthday or. Merry Christmas and filled them with M&Ms or miniature candy bars or bubble gum! It's a little remembrance, but I think they enjoy it! They looked cute at least!
    Kara

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  117. Wow, it is so tough to come up with just one "favorite" so I'll pick two. Absolutely love Ball jars for fresh cut flowers — seriously, even a weed would look good in one of those pretties; my next most fave is using them in my craft-sewing room to hold too many things to list. I'm also dying to try one of the many "desserts in a jar" that I've seen floating around Blogland. Thanks so much, Amanda, for the chance to win such a wonderful give-away!

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  120. Favorite summertime use for ball jars is to set LED candles in the jars making handles with wire wrapped around jar mouth then gang from shepherds hooks placing several around back yard then enjoy watching stars at night or if using for a party you can pre-set the candles timed to come on at dark and set to turn off at end of party saving party planning and cleanup time. Michele at [email protected]

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  122. I LOVE Ball jars!! I use them almost daily. There's usually one full of asparagus in my fridge, one full of my in laws delicious salsa, and there are 3 in my kid's bathroom full of Dove soap, cotton balls & Q-tips.

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  129. Love Ball jars for all sorts of things…my very favorite use is capturing shells and sand from special trips! Looks great tucked in little vignettes all over the house!

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  134. Miriam P. I love using my clear mason jars for holding some of my vintage buttons. Put the lid on and display on a shelf. Lots of color and fun.

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  139. I'm a follower of your lovely blog! My favorite use is in my kids' lunch boxes! I know, people are thinking "glass in a lunch box! Are you crazy?" But no, they actually work great. And clean up at the end of the day is so easy. I also don't feel guilty about plastic bags.

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  140. I. Have been a fan of your blog for some time….you are an inspiration and a great Mom!
    I am a crafter, so beyond the normal use for the jars, vases, cups, canning, I have used them in a different way.
    I fill the bottom up with fake snow, a few colorful Christmas balls then put a small votive cup that sits and covers the opening with a votive candle init. I wrap,fabric, ribbon or twine around the top. These have always been a great gift for teachers and family.
    Have a great Sunday!
    Jeanne Bell
    [email protected]

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  143. I follow your blog. Love it!! i like to use mason jars for fresh cut flowers ,candles and to package candies and other goodies for teachers, friends, etc. They are awesome for storing baking supplies -cupcake liners, chocolate chips, etc.

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  144. My husband uses them to drink out of but I use them for canning green beans, salsa, tomatoes and pickles. Love Ball jars and love your blog.
    Ann Bryan

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  148. I use Ball jars for canning my homemade salsa – delish! My son uses them for collecting all sort of things including seashells, lightening bugs, rolly pollies (sp?), moths, and on and on!

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  150. One of my favorite ways to use Ball jars is to use them to make overnight oatmeal. I also love using them for drinking glasses when I entertain.

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  152. I use Ball jars for everything canning (christmas gifts canned okra, pickles, salsa, sugar scrubs for hands and body), decorating (vases and candle holders) recipes (your yummy bbq jars, salads, ect….) and of course drinking! I would love to have these oh so cute green jars!! Fingers crossed!!!

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  154. It may seem a bit boring, but my favorite to use them is as a cup with a cute straw! They are especially great at outdoor parties.

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  156. I have to admit, I'm not a huge Ball jar user. I have used them to make 'cake in a jar' gifts for some friends and family, but otherwise I'm not a huge lover. However, I love the bbq sundae idea so this would give me the perfect excuse to try it!

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  165. I love to use Ball jars to freeze soups and sauces! I do not like to use plastic for heating or reheating so these jars are perfection. Thanks for hosing this great giveaway. :)

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  167. I follow you blog and really enjoy it…..love using these just to have some ice cold water….or to show off pretty flowers ! ( have to buy though – none growing in my back yard…. :-( )

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  168. I use assorted sizes around my house but my
    new favorite use is to display my husband's handmade wooden spoons at festivals. I get lots of comments about it! Pick me….green would be something new!

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  169. Ball jars holds my favorite Mayhaw jelly that my 80 year old Mom and I make each year. Mayhaw jelly is such a Southern love!!! It wouldn't be the same in any other jar!
    My second favorite way was to make guest favorites for a friend's wedding…the newlyweds last name is Ball! They were loved by all 250 guests~!
    I look forward everyday to reading your precious blog. You are a blessed writer and we so thank you for sharing your life with all of us. [email protected]

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  173. Hard to pick just one favorite way – I do actually use them for canning peppers from the garden every summer, but also love using them for everything from "vases" to pantry staples. And I will have to give the BBQ Sundaes a try! xo

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  175. I follow and use Ball jars for everything! From office supplies, to spices, herb container, drinking glass, vase. But my favorite is as my to go iced coffee cup with the Mason Bar Company's lid. Great giveaway!

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  186. Love following your blog from the Uk and though I know your rules state only us addresses only if I was lucky enough to win I would love the prize to go to my lovely friend Gael who lives in stone mountain , GA.
    Amanda your blog led me to a wonderful vacation in serenbe last year and a side trip to Savannah!
    My email address is: [email protected]
    Thanks for an inspiring and entertaining blog.
    Hope you like what I do with these jars!

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  187. Eton mess in a jar…. Perfect for picnics
    Eton mess is a traditional summer treat thought to have been invented by the boys at Eton. This is how I make it to go in a jar: firstly take a bag of frozen summer berries add 1/2 cup sugar and simmer until slightly thickened and syrup like then in a separate bowl whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream and 1cup of creme fraiche . Start layering the fruit cream fruit cream fruit in a jar then sprinkle crushed meringues onto the top. They travel well and taste delicious.

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  189. I love Ball jars and use them for so many things around the house. My favorite thing this summer is Cake in a Jar. For my parents 50th anniversary party favors, I used the smaller jars for chocolate pound cake and icing, sealed it and made labels, "The sweet taste of 50 Years", tied with organza ribbon and a mini fork, they were a hit!

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  191. I have been following your blog for a while now. BALL jars have a VERY special place in my heart due to my last name! We use them at Christmas to hold our spicy pecans; no guessing from whom the gift came (LOL). I use them for flowers A LOT. In June, used the jars for flowers at my son's wedding rehearsal dinner.
    theresaplayinghouse.blogspot.com
    [email protected]

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  194. I am a follower and I like to use Mason jars filled for holiday gifts and use them as small cannisters! Thank you!

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  197. I'm following :^)
    I like to use ball jars for all of the above, AND in varying sizes, I use them to store all staple goods! I have a gigantic one that we use for a cookie jar!
    Blessings to you,
    J

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  200. Love them for making homemade citronella. We save our orange peels, cover them with white vinegar, and in a few weeks, homemade spray to keep the bugs off our goats!

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