Love these ideas! I'm going to fill my candle jar with chocolate! Also, another cute idea is to fill your candle jar with fancy decor! I have an empty candle jar filled with fake leaves, diamonds, and mini pine cones for fall time. It really spices up the room.
I use them as mini fake flower vases for a splash of color throughout bookshelves and spaces that need fun flavor. I think I will try the deoderizer hack and use in my cabinets with peppermint oil. Hopefully it will help deter pests at the same time!
I will be helping my son decorate his apartment. I will be using the big ones to put faux succulents, q-tips, and other things in them. So many things you can use these for.
I've used two candle jars for my makeup products like concealer, eyeliner, eye pencils, lip liners, mascara, lip products and stuff. I've used another for pens and in another one I put origami stars that I made haha. I still have like another 10 jars sitting in a box and I don't know what to do with them. Thanks for the ideas! :D
Ivw been using mine for everrrrr!!!! Coffee creamer and sugar...filters...pink salts and cooking spices...hot coco and mini marshmellows...goes on and on😀
Normally I don't put food in my candles jars, but the organic candle was the perfect size and a funky shape, so after I boiled the jar, I put stevia in it. (Looks lovely on my table)
If you have old candles that still have wax left but you can no longer burn, a good way to reuse them is to melt them down and create wax melts. I melted my leftover yankee candles in a pan of boiling water, poured the liquified wax into cupcake cases (or something similar) and let them set. You can then remove them from the cases and reuse them as wax melts in a melt burner. Hope this helps! :)
Those ideas are so great, thank you Melissa! We're not really candy lovers, so I guess since my boyfriend loves cashew nut, that's what we would put in our candle jar :)
I saw an article that it was not supposed to be safe to reuse a candle jar for food purposes because something in the production of the candle ruins the jar that makes it unsafe to use even after cleaning. I would stick to non food usage ones.
I've always been wary about using candle jars for food or drink because of this reason, but I always thought it was just me being paranoid!! But I reuse all my candle jars for non-food uses such as floating water candles in the bathroom, pen holders, and as a wash pot for my paintbrushes (art brushes not decor!). But I would reuse jam-jars for food & drink as they are safe for consumables. I even have a really large pickle jar that I use for dry cat food to save me fighting with the big heavy bag everyday!
Really like your videos about reuses for recycled items. This one was a favorite. Chad is too funny! Oh and mine will be filled with Dove dark chocolates, yum.
Pour coffee grounds, baking soda, and vinegar into the jar then pour in boilinng water. Let sit upside down so the mixture also touches the lid for 15 mins, then shake for a good bit, pour it out and wash like normal
Love these ideas. Thanks Melissa! Strangely, I don't eat candy, but I could use it for nuts (almonds, pistachios are my favorites). That would also make a cute crafty gift around the holidays. PS... Too cute when Molly took off with the treat bag!
OMG the only reason I was checking to see if you can repurpose a candle jar is for cat treats. The current jar I'm using is from spaghetti The candle jar is decorative and has a pretty. Thank you for taking the time to show us how you clean a candle jar.😻
i had bought the same candle see through jar @ my local grocer. after spent. i cleaned up. Now i have a set of 8 heavy duty glassware. i have about 30 really cool jars from Broyhill and i didn't want to toss. so here I am looking for ideas.
Hahaha our cats steal the treats bags too! Melissa, what do you do with all the lids if you reuse the glasses without them? Do you store them to possibly reuse the jar in a different way (with lid) at later time? Or do you get rid of the clutter they create by tossing them in the recycle bin? I'd love to know!
i can tell which is the actual rocks glass, the one big enough around to put a giant ice block in :D, I love the Red Leaf Home candles, they come with driftwood tops and i'm looking for something to do with those. I dont really need more coasters, though hmm.. i'll keep pondering. - I add Vitamin E oil and Aloe to that sugar scrub mixture.
I use them for individual butter keepers for guests so everyone has butter when they want it rather than passing around butter while dinner gets cold. Let the butter get to room temperature before serving.
Yassss, second life for candle jars! I love the Skittles idea - if you really want to get creative, you could separate all of the colors and have a tower of Skittles LOL. I would put caramels or the classic "Red Hots" in my second life candle jar! The cat making off with treats was hilarious!!
a great alternative to empty candle jars (link included), whether you don't want to clean them out, you don't buy candles, or you just want the classy look of the jars. i would suggest these glass containers from target. they are clear, come in a variety of sizes, and..... they all have lids! and I mean good lids, like the kind where you can turn the jar over and the lid stays on. they are advertised for being "stackable" which is a good plus. they are also a great price! they range from $3.00 - $9.00 depending on the size. i hope this helped link: www.target.com/p/15oz-glass-small-stackable-jar-with-plastic-lid-made-by-design-8482/-/A-79537551#lnk=sametab
I buy the big candle jars just for diy's...don't stop permanently with the diy candle jars you have awesome ides especially the floating candle. I'm going to put peanut m&m's in my next candle jar diy
Hot Tamales would be my candy. We actually have a candy store in town that sells a jar similar to these (sealable) that you refill on return trips. Smart!
M&Ms!!! Definitely 100%! lol I love chocolate! but for this time of year I would use candy corn as a festive and decorative piece and keep them fresh with a lid. I just wanted today thanks for what I feel is that you used my ideas. GRANTED I'M SURE...like 5 thousand other people suggested using it for cat treats and or air freshner but it good to know u read your comments and we can see them in your videos. do thanks again! you rock! your cat is soo adorable! Lol keep up the good work I love all your videos!
if yu don't mind me asking...u never suggest using perfumed candles around the house for aroma!! how come yu have so many in ur house ?? i mean I remember u saying instead of them natural ways are much better like essential oils etc., right ??
The car coin change thing is amazing, can't believe I never thought of it O_o The coin holder in my truck doesn't pop out & it's super little, the coin thing is going to be a life saver.
I've read several posts saying candle jars are not safe for food use. Would you give your opinion on this? I have a glass jar which I filled w/some tiny split-peas, & use this as a pencil holder (the weight holds the pencils in place).. Pretty enough to display anywhere. I look forward to your reply.
Glass containers are perfectly safe to use for food or beverage enjoyment, as long as they a clean of all previous residue. Once you remove all wax from the jar wash it in the dishwasher or very hot water before any future use. Most glass is food safe, except lead based glass. BSND (Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics)
Oh man, my jars would have mini peanut butter cups or some plain m&m's. more than likely the plain chocolate candies, because my 1 year old loves grabbing a few m&m candies and scurrying off to eat them with her Minnie Mouse doll. 😂🙈🍫
I actually prefer the candle jar/glass than the one you bought! :p Thank you for the scrub recipe! I'll have to try that one. I'd put M&M's in a candle jar. I'm addicted to them! :p
Loved this video. Just one problem. Now I want to buy more candles. Thank the cat for his cameo. That's one portly feline, but definitely clear on priorities!
