Turn Glass Yogurt Jars Into Cute Storage Containers With This Amazon Find

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If your family loves yogurt in glass pots, like Oui by Yoplait, but you hate the idea of throwing them away after the yogurt is all gone, there are good reasons to keep the dishes. Those glass containers have a myriad of creative uses, from propagating your plants to transforming them into candles. You can also boost your storage options by purchasing one of the many lid options that are designed to fit the pots perfectly.

On Amazon, there are several reusable lids in different materials that are designed to perfectly fit these little glass dishes. We like the 12 Pack Silicone Oui Yogurt Jar Lids because they are colorful and food-grade, plus come with handy labels. The lids make it easy to refill the jars with other foods and then seal them shut. They are the perfect size for holding portions of homemade baby food or toddler-size portions of snacks, like Cheerios or cut-up fruit. We also like the Oui Bamboo Jar Lids Set as another option with a different aesthetic. These lids seal with a silicone ring and have a neutral wood shade that looks nice if you display them on your counters — making it easy for kids to grab their own snacks. 

One important caveat to keep in mind is that when reusing glass yogurt jars, it's important to make sure your kids are old enough to handle them safely. Supervise them closely, and keep an eye out for any chips or cracks in the glass.

Little yogurt jars have a seemingly endless number of uses. These jars can even be used beyond the kitchen and require nothing more than creativity for how to repurpose them. One idea is to use them for organizing art supplies or for holding paint. The jars are an ideal size for those little items that easily get lost, like beads, buttons, and googly eyes. You can also leave the lid off and use the jar to hold crayons. 

Repurpose the jars in the bathroom and use them to hold items like cotton balls, hair bands, and cotton swabs. In the kids' rooms, they can hold pacifier clips and all those little "treasures" that kids like to save — think items like rocks, feathers, or shells.

There are also countless ideas for family-friendly craft projects that use glass jars. In Reddit threads, people mention using the jars for tea lights, but kids can make easy glow lights with them. Grab some glow sticks and washi tape, such as the Mr. Pen-Washi Tape Set. Then wrap the yogurt jars in layers of the colored tape, making sure to cover every inch, including the bottom. When it's dark out, drop a glow stick in the jar and cover it with your lid for a fun and fancy nightlight.