Got any empty glass jars? Get creative and find ways to reuse them!

1. Beach in a jar - This is a fun project for kids who have visited the beach recently and gathered seashells. We just went to Florida and YES we brought home seashells and authentic Florida sand. Simply put some sand in the bottom of the jar (colored play sand works great for this) and add the seashells. A larger shell can be glued to the lid for a finishing touch. Letting the kids paint the shells first is another fun way to add some color.

2. Lantern or candleholder - This is a good project for a glass jar of any size. The kids can use glass paint to create a stained glass look. Use the candle for dining outdoors in the evening…add a citronella candle and you have a bug deterrent too.

3. Use glass jars as paint containers. Just fill with a little paint and away you go. They last longer than plastic, they don’t stain, and since you are reusing something you already have, they are practical too.

4. Flower vase - Glass jars make charming vases. You can give them a layer of paint or a ribbon if desired. Then have your kids pick some wildflowers and you have a lovely arrangement.

5. Snack jars! I like to keep nuts, raisins, shredded coconut etc. glass jars when I can. They stay fresh and they aren’t in close to proximity to plastic.

6. Bank - Jars make great banks. Simply cut a slot in the lid to put change in, and let your child decorate the outside as he or she chooses.

7. An ispy jar - Fill the jar with rice and a few secret objects like a coin, a paperclip, a button, a bead, a small toy, dice, etc and have kids see if they can find all the treasures. Of course make sure to keep and eye on young ones when doing this.

8. Jack-o-lantern jar - This is a great Halloween project. Cut shapes for the eyes, nose and mouth out of masking tape, and place them on the jar. Paint with orange paint, and remove tape when dry. Add a candle or small light to make it glow.

9. Candy jar - This can be decorated any way your child likes. Fill it with candy or other favorite snacks and give it as a gift, or keep it on the coffee table for guests to enjoy.

10. Planter - Put pebbles in the bottom of a small jar, then fill with potting soil. Plant herb or flower seeds, and put in the windowsill.

手中有空玻璃瓶嗎？讓我們來點創意將它們變廢為寶吧！

1. 瓶子中的海灘 - 對于最近去海灘玩過并收集了貝殼的孩子來說，這是件有趣的事。我們剛好去了佛羅里達州的海邊玩，帶回來一些貝殼和真正的佛羅里達海灘的沙子。只要將沙子鋪到瓶底，（如果是彩沙就更漂亮了）然后再放入貝殼。最后可以把一個大點的貝殼粘到瓶蓋上作為裝飾。或者先讓孩子給貝殼涂上顏色，這樣既有樂趣又增加了色彩。

2. 燈籠或燭臺 - 適合于任何體積的玻璃瓶。孩子可以用玻璃涂料把瓶子涂成彩色的。在玻璃瓶中點上一只蠟燭，就可以在戶外享受燭光晚餐。。。。。。你也可以點上一只香茅蠟燭，既溫馨漂亮，又可以防止蚊蟲叮咬。

3．用作顏料瓶。 只需裝一點顏料，隨身帶著就可以了。玻璃瓶比塑料瓶壽命長，也不容易臟，而且因為是廢物利用，所以更經濟實用。

4. 花瓶 - 玻璃瓶可以做成漂亮迷人的花瓶。你可以給瓶子涂上一層顏色，如果喜歡也可以用絲帶裝飾一番。然后讓你的孩子去摘些野花，好了，現在你有了一個漂亮的裝飾了。

5. 零食罐！我總是喜歡把堅果，葡萄干和椰絲這些小零食裝在玻璃罐里。這樣既保證了食物的新鮮又遠離塑料保證食物的安全。

6. 儲錢罐 - 玻璃罐是個很好的儲錢罐。只要在蓋子上剪開一個可以放零錢的小口，再讓你的孩子隨心裝飾一下罐子就可以了。

7. 瓶中尋寶 - 把瓶子裝滿大米，在里面藏一些小東西，比如一枚硬幣，一個紙夾，一枚紐扣，一枚珠子，一個小玩具，一顆骰子等等。讓孩子找找，看他（她）們能不能找到寶物。當然，玩游戲時要注意照看年齡小的孩子免得發生意外。

8. 杰克燈- 萬圣節的好節目。用遮蔽膠帶剪出眼睛，鼻子和嘴的形狀，貼到玻璃罐上。把罐子涂成桔黃色，等干了之后撕下膠帶。再在罐子里面放一只發光的蠟燭或燈泡就完成了。

9. 糖果罐 - 孩子們可以隨意裝飾一番。裝上糖果或是其他的零食，作為禮物送給朋友，或者放在茶幾上供客人們品嘗。

10. 花盆 - 在小玻璃瓶底鋪上鵝卵石，然后裝滿陶土。種上藥草或者花種，放在窗臺上等它長成吧。