25 Ways to Use Mason Jars in Your Outdoor Entertaining

After being cooped up in my house during the longest winter ever, I’m ready to get outdoors and feast with my friends and family. I’ve spent the past few weeks assembling my outdoor entertaining equipment, and it quickly came to my attention that mason jars are the one item I can use to replace so many others. So, instead of purchasing a special cutlery canister, or a divided dish to hold condiments, I’m using jam jars for many of my summer entertaining needs. Here are some of my favourite ways to use jars of all shapes, sizes and colour.

1. Drinking glasses
2. Cocktail shaker
3. Flower vase
4. Utensil holder
5. Straw holder
6. Personal pie dish
7. Individual appetizer holder
8. Layered salads
9. Whipped cream shaker
10. Punch pitcher
11. Matchbox (line the lid with sandpaper)
12. Salt and pepper holders
13. Votive candle holder
14. Toothpick holder
15. Condiment containers
16. Popsicle mold
17. Simple centerpieces
18. Candy jar
19. Powdered sugar shaker
20. Breadstick holder
21. Lemon and lime wedge holder
22. Ice cream sundae bowl
23. Jar lanterns
24. Hostess gift (fill with homemade or store-bought treats, jam, or pickles)
25. Party favours (fill with homemade cookies or caramel corn)