Often described as red hot (definitely with temperatures this year as high as 97!) July is sun-drenched, sun-soaked, and is absolutely the heart of summer. Filled from beginning to end, it’s a month for spectacular fireworks, backyard picnics, and hometown parades. For me, those parades are one of the best things about July…who can resist tapping their toes as the band passes by? Then it’s time for fancy floats, riders on horseback, baton twirlers, and antique tractors. Maybe the best part? Little ones pulling red wagons or riding bedazzled bikes…usually with a tail-wagging dog close at hand!
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Love all your Mason jar ideas Mary! July can definitely be a doozy of a hot month here in Ohio. We’ve just spent a week at the Jersey shore in hot temps. It is so nice to come home to the high 70s though today is to warm up again.
I so enjoy your blog and always look forward to reading what you are up to.
I used the layered mix idea for my daughter’s wedding shower. I thought it would be nice for her to have some simple things ro cook starting out.
I use them for layered salads for lunches and gifting cookie or brownies pre mixed with the recipe written on a small card.
I love your candle ideas! Especially the chicken waterer since I have all those things handy. Also some blue jars I have picked up here and there. Do you have any of the old jars with the wire bale closure? A friend gifted me lots of those when she moved. I use them for decoration. Never have tried to can with them.
I hope the rest of you July is fabulous.
Cheers,
Denise
Good morning Denise, hasn’t this month been a scorcher? I know some gals just love the heat, but not me! Wow, the layered mixes are a great idea for a shower gift-how perfect for a new bride. If everyone brought several, her pantry shelves would be full! Let me know if you make the light-it’s really so simple. Yes I have some of the jars with wires, they’re so nostalgic, and I love jars with zinc lids, too. I fill them with all sorts of things, but wouldn’t preserve food in them – the guidelines for safety have changed so much. Enjoy the rest of your Jujy – and keep cool!