I love old jars, and I am so happy that Georgia gave me these three Ball Ideal bail wire jars before I had to hit her over the head and steal them. I put dried orange slices in the quart jar, just because I thought it looked pretty, and set all three of them in the window over my kitchen sink where I can gaze upon them lovingly throughout the day.
From what I can find, Ball starting making the Ideal jars in 1915, though my jars can’t be any older than 1933 based on a chart I found online showing the progression through the years of the Ball inscription. The style of lettering in the Ball name on my jars was used between 1933 and 1960.
The chart with the varying Ball inscriptions over the years is neat to look at and compare to your own jars. I never noticed the subtle differences in the lettering style until I studied the chart. Then I had to run around and look at the lettering on all my old jars. You can find the chart here. (Scroll down–it’s near the bottom of the page.)
When you get back from running around to compare the lettering on all your old jars to the chart, we have a BBB! Last BBB of 2010!
It’s a Ball Blue Book Project day! Today’s Ball Blue Book is sponsored by the Country School Retreat in Anamosa, Iowa.
For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. You can just put (BBB) at the end of your comment or otherwise note that you want to be in the draw. One winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive a Ball Blue Book. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tonight (December 28). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow (December 29). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn (or check the BBB Winners List).
Find out more about the Ball Blue Book Project and become a sponsor.
UPDATE 12/29/10: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is #120, pmilholl2. Email me at CITRgiveaways(at)yahoo.com with your full name and address for shipping!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
Christina S. says:
Love your jars! My lady I get eggs from gave me one a while ago – a pretty blue color. Love it!
(BBB)
On December 28, 2010 at 1:43 am
Blessings says:
I have a few of these jars given to by my Grandmother they are cherished…Would Love a BBB..
On December 28, 2010 at 2:02 am
Karen says:
Would love BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 3:39 am
Karen says:
Love the jars…..would love BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 3:41 am
Sherie Adams says:
I have some old jars, but none like that. I’ve been busy picking out my seeds in the “dreamy” seed catalogs (what would we do in the winter without seed catalogs?). . . please enter me for the drawing – BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 6:22 am
Denise says:
I’d love to have the BBB – it would make a great birthday present for me today 🙂
On December 28, 2010 at 6:34 am
Lynda Treen says:
Oh just LOVE the new jars. And LOVE the BBB!! Thank you for a chance to win.
On December 28, 2010 at 6:38 am
WatkinsGal says:
Made me look…According to the “chart”, I have two blue jars made between 1923-1933! I display them on a kitchen shelf and store dried beans in them. I never knew how old they were. Thanks for the link. …and yes, BBB please!
On December 28, 2010 at 6:41 am
justdeborah2002 says:
For Christmas my daughter gave me a pressure canner, so I can start on this wonderful journey of canning…so yes, I would love to be entered for the BBB giveaway!
On December 28, 2010 at 7:10 am
Phyllis says:
:shimmy:
Great minds think alike! My old canning jars are also in my kitchen window. One has dried orange peel vs. your slices in it. They truly are wonderful to look at and since alot of my time is spent at the sink… well where better to put them?
Please enter me in the BBB draw.
Thanx.
On December 28, 2010 at 7:15 am
Mary Hall says:
Hi Sue, Love the jars…I have some also, stolen from not only my
Gma, but my mom also ;). Oh, and by the way, yes, I would LOVE the new BBB book.
Mary :reindeer:
On December 28, 2010 at 7:17 am
Enjay says:
I love the old style jars. We had a huge green one that my mom used for flour, I think my great grands used it for pickles.
I would appreciate being entered in the BBB contest. Thanks!
On December 28, 2010 at 7:18 am
patricia(ticka1) says:
would love a bbb book!!! I loaned mine out and haven’t gotten it back! please enter me in the giveaway
On December 28, 2010 at 7:20 am
PossumManor says:
We bought six of the old jars at Goodwill a few months ago….a dollar apiece. Pretty good huh?
I would love to be in the contest.
On December 28, 2010 at 7:24 am
Peggy says:
I learn something new every day on your blog. Please enter me in the give away. The oranges are so pretty in the “Old Jars”.
On December 28, 2010 at 7:29 am
Gem says:
Pick me for the BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 7:46 am
B. Ruth says:
That’s what I’m talking about….I could just reach in that jar and pick me out a orange slice and it like a pickled peach….so pretty…I’ll take one of those BBB’s for my son that didn’t get one this Christmas the other one(canning son) got a BBB….
On December 28, 2010 at 7:59 am
Kathy in FL says:
I wish I had some old jars like yours. I love all sorts of jars, not just canning jars, much to my DH’s dismay. Someday, somebody will be recycling all my jars. BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 8:04 am
brookdale says:
Love the old Ball jars…my sis has some blue ones, wish she’d give me one! And I’d LOVE to win the BBB, please sign me up!
On December 28, 2010 at 8:08 am
Zusiqu says:
I think it is amazing those jars hold up so well over the years! BBB please.
On December 28, 2010 at 8:16 am
annabel52 says:
Wow sign me up. I have a couple of those jars. Now I have to spend half the day running around and checking my jars on the web site.
Sign me up for BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 8:18 am
Anke says:
I love those old canning jars! Every once in a while I can still find some here at a thrift store and if the price is right, I’ll take them home with me.
BBB please.
On December 28, 2010 at 8:19 am
Lisabeth Olson says:
I have a neighbor that I am going to teach to pressure can chicken today, I would love to give her one if I win, so PLEASE enter me for Julie.
I have a array of those jars from my mother in law with lids and bands. I remember when that was all we had in Virgiinia to use when I was a child. I HAVE TO SPONSOR one if these give a ways. Love U Suzanne!!!! :fairy:
On December 28, 2010 at 8:33 am
Kathleen H In Indiana says:
I am going to collect all my old Ball jars and date them today, thanks! Would love BBB!
Thanks Suzanne and Happy New Year!
On December 28, 2010 at 8:41 am
texwisgirl says:
You’re too cute! There are much worse things to be obsessed with, so I appreciate your addiction to these neat old jars! 🙂
On December 28, 2010 at 8:41 am
rileighsmom1 says:
Please enter me in the drawing! Thank you. : )
On December 28, 2010 at 8:43 am
Blyss says:
How cool are those jars?! Would love to win the book.
On December 28, 2010 at 8:44 am
Mark Garner says:
I would love to have a BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 8:48 am
Julie Hardie says:
How cool is that…would love it!!! BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 8:53 am
Gwen Holderfield says:
Hey Suzanne, Happy New Year! I would love to have this book to help
me with my canning this year. Hope to get a pressure canner for my
upcoming birthday. Thanks in advance for your consideration. BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 8:54 am
T M says:
Thanks for all the info on your Jars.. They were made in Muncie IN not far from where I live.
On December 28, 2010 at 8:54 am
Sheri says:
Would love to have the BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 8:56 am
Julia says:
My daughter started collecting the Blue Ball jars this year and we also started trying to date my old jars, so much fun. Please put me in for the BBB. Thanks.
On December 28, 2010 at 8:56 am
cmgrob says:
My garden is resting now under the snow – but my mind is already moving toward next sumer’s bounty. I would love that book! BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 8:58 am
windspiritwhimsies says:
What a wonderful way to start the New Year! Would love to learn about canning! Please enter me for the BBB-thanks! :woof:
On December 28, 2010 at 8:59 am
irishhillstrish says:
BBB entry for me, thanks! Is anyone as tired as I am today? 🙂
On December 28, 2010 at 9:02 am
Bonnie says:
I use my old jars for salad dressings when company comes. BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:05 am
hershiesgirl says:
I don’t need the BBB, but I couldn’t help but share your joy on the jars! I have several old wire bail jars, as well as old blue jars with well worn zinc lids, I even have a couple of blue wire bail jars! I LOVE them. They make me want to smile every time I see them in the pantry. Funny how such a simple thing can warm your heart! ~Jackie
On December 28, 2010 at 9:09 am
Joanne Semanie says:
I have a lot of these jars – come from a family of canners. You can still get the rubbers for them – I actually processed pickles in them a couple of years ago. No one died. I would love the BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:12 am
Kathi says:
Happy New Year! I’d love to win the BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:14 am
Amanda says:
I’d love a BBB for a late Christmas present!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:17 am
Gerry says:
Thanks for showing the different logos. I have some old Ball jars and now I can find out how old they really are. I would love a BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:20 am
ladybird_1959 says:
Canning season is coming and I could really use that BBB! :snoopy:
On December 28, 2010 at 9:22 am
Linda Goble says:
Love your jars. I will have to check mine. Please put me in the drawing for BBB. Thank you.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:23 am
Glenie says:
Love the jars, wish mine were in that great a shape. BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 9:23 am
Suzanne Gonzalez says:
BBB if you please, now I’m off to check out all of my jars!! :sheep:
On December 28, 2010 at 9:23 am
KentuckyFarmGirl says:
Thanks for that link. Now I’ll spend half the day comparing all my jars!
BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 9:27 am
andrea pierce says:
Yay! Another BBB! Please count me in. And I don’t blame you for considering mugging Georgia for the jars. The heart wants what the heart wants!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:28 am
Renee says:
Would love to have a BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:29 am
Claudia says:
I love the old jars and would love the BBB, While Ross has been home for the holidays with you, I’ve been in Charlestob, SC, where we had a dusting of snow yesterday morning, a treat for the lowcountry. (Home for me is Ohio). Enjoy the rest of the season.
BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 9:29 am
Faith says:
BBB! Please, please, please!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:33 am
KristenA says:
Those jars are beautiful. BBB please.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:35 am
Ramona says:
I have several old Ball jars. I would like to be in the drawing for the BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:35 am
Cyndi B says:
Thanks for the link to view the lettering style for the old jars. I have a couple and can’t wait to compare! BTW…count me in for the BBB giveaway…thanks!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:36 am
Christy Miller says:
Good morning, Lots of snow,hot coffee, and the “Wonder Cat”. Gave me a good laugh.And now, another chance for a BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:39 am
Sue says:
I have a bunch of blue jars sitting in a box in the basement. Now I’ll have to go see how old they are! BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 9:39 am
Brigitte says:
It’s fascinating what you can find on the internet!!
BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 9:43 am
Vivian Roberts says:
I have some of the blue jars one was my grandmothers, its a number 13 you know the number on the bottom. I heard that back in the day that they wouldnt use the number 13 jar for food because it was bad luck, do you know if this is true or not? Anyway I love these jars and yes I would love to win, BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 9:43 am
bubbashome says:
would love to win a bbb!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:51 am
BrendaE says:
Would love to have a BBB – I love those jars you got for xmas also. I just love jars anyway of any kind.
On December 28, 2010 at 9:51 am
Marjorie Wolson says:
My parents collected many old bottles in the woods at their house. They live on Mason’s Neck in Northern Virginia and the old road that ran down the peninsula to Gunston Hall goes across their property. For years, people would just throw their junk in piles and mom & dad found old canning jars and apothecary jars, even some old enough to have the necks hand blown. You can learn about dating old bottles here: https://antiquecannabisbook.com/chap4/Mold_A.htm
“At the height of the industrial revolution, glass manufacturers quickly adapted mass production techniques — instead of molding or shaping the whole bottle by hand in the open air, as was originally done. It was found that by blowing the molten glass into prepackaged molds greatly simplified the process.
However, the technology to mass-produce the whole bottle did not appear at once. It came in small steps. At first molds could only be used to create the lower parts of the bottle. The neck and lid would then have to be done (just as in the old days) by hand. But as time when on and the molding technology would increase and allow for this.”
That is a long way of saying Please enter me to win the Blue Ball book!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:52 am
Debbie says:
I want to be in the drawing for this BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:53 am
Lise says:
I love the old canning jars passed to me by my grandmother. She gave me lots of Ball and Atlas jars. I’d love to win BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:56 am
Susan says:
I love the old blue Ball jars — I am the proud owner of one but it does not have the wire closure. Mine has a zinc (some kind of metal) top. Love it and would love to win BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:58 am
Connie says:
I’d love to win!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:06 am
Gini says:
I had no idea you could tell the age by the lettering! How cool! BBB me. 🙂
On December 28, 2010 at 10:07 am
Miss Becky says:
Suzanne those jars are lovely, I can see why you would want to steal them. Thanks Country School Retreat, for sponsoring this giveaway. And one of these days I’m going to win a BBB! BBB me.
On December 28, 2010 at 10:12 am
Katheine Jenson says:
:fairy: I love canning and knowing the winter winds can howl away…but my family will be well fed! I have a few old jars from my aunt who canned everything. I love them and would not part with them for the world! PleaseI would like BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:13 am
Naomi says:
suzanne thanks for a veryfun 2010 i hope you and your kids have a great 2011, i want in the drawing too
On December 28, 2010 at 10:14 am
Sundownr / Bev says:
Supposedly, the bail-wire canning jars with good gasket seals make good containers for fermenting pickles, slaw, etc., as built-up gas can escape but air cannot enter to spoil the food. I have over a dozen of the jars to experiment with and I’m thrilled to see the lettering chart so I might put a date to them, too.
Thank you!
:hole:
(I have a couple BBB, so DO NOT include me in the drawing)
On December 28, 2010 at 10:17 am
Barbie says:
I have a large collection of canning jars, mostly for canning 😆 My Grandma gave me some of her jars, some are old enough that I don’t use them to can. I made a quick survey of my pantry shelves (of the jars in front) and found a blue ball jar with wire and lid from 1910-1923. I can hardly wait to look for more! Thanks for the information about Ball jars. BBB, please,!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:18 am
JoyceAnn says:
Would love a chance to win the BBB , now I’m going to check-out my jars.
~ Be Blessed ~
On December 28, 2010 at 10:18 am
jan~n~tn says:
Love your jars. Please enter me in BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 10:19 am
Robin says:
I would love, love, love to win the BBB ! :heart:
On December 28, 2010 at 10:20 am
Nancy Stickler says:
BBB Please! I have a couple of blue, wire top Ball jars and I was wondering how old they were so thank you (once agin) for the link! Suzanne, I was thrilled to find your books available on Kindle!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:26 am
Diane says:
I would like to win the book, BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 10:28 am
patrice says:
I’d like to win the BBB for my daughter.
On December 28, 2010 at 10:28 am
claudia w says:
Georgia is such a great woman to give those Ball Jars! What a wonderful gift.
I think the dried orange slices is a good idea for the jar. So pretty.
I would love a BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:29 am
Alicia says:
I just received a box of old jars from a friend! I would love the BBB!!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:40 am
Laura says:
Please put my name in the hat! BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 10:42 am
Ramona says:
Those are neat!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:43 am
Michele says:
Now I am going to be looking for these jars at garage sale!!! They are very cool! BBB please, I would love to win a book. :snoopy:
On December 28, 2010 at 10:45 am
ladychef says:
BBB Thanks to Country School Retreat for another chance to win!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:45 am
Lana says:
Got a pressure canner for Christmas – can hardly wait to get started!! I have a BBB, but would love to get one for my daughter-in-law. We live cross country from each other, but are planning to get together and have a canning session this fall. Thanks for the opportunity!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:46 am
Lee in KY says:
I’d enjoy winning the BBB. I’ve always loved their old bail-wire jars, while I don’t own one I do have the blue jars with the zinc lids.
On December 28, 2010 at 10:54 am
cricketjett says:
BBB, please.
On December 28, 2010 at 10:56 am
Rachel says:
Isnt that the perfect gift for you!? I’m excited to use the chart on my own old jars! I never noticed the subtle differences wither, and now I’m curious! BBB Please!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:57 am
geena22 says:
ooo i want BBB this will BBB MY cHRISTMAS PRESENT.
On December 28, 2010 at 11:22 am
sal says:
I don’t have a single ‘old’ glass jar. Whine, whine. If I win the book I’ll have some consolation… BBB come to me!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:29 am
Sharon Skelton says:
I am an Oregon Farm Girl and would love to win the BBB! Happy New Year to you and your family…I hope this year bring you a barn!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:37 am
Linda T. says:
please count me in! Happy New Year, all!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:40 am
Lisa W says:
Thank you for the chance of winning BBB. Happy New Year!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:45 am
melissashea68 says:
Thank you for the link! Please enter me for the BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:47 am
maryann says:
Happy New Year btw, I wish they would make those types of jars again. If they do I haven’t found any up my way. I would like a chance for the BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 11:48 am
Mim says:
enter me……do you have any # 13 jars? :pawprint:
On December 28, 2010 at 11:50 am
Renee Leveque says:
I love those old jars! I wish I had some!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:57 am
Grammie Earth says:
I would still love to be able to give my sweet DIL the BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Carol Berridge says:
I copied the listing for the dates of the jars. Most of mine are in the 1910-1923 years. I have a few blue jars. Beautiful aren’t they
On December 28, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Carol Berridge says:
count me in
On December 28, 2010 at 12:07 pm
mygirls01 says:
I would love to be entered and those jars are really pretty!! and thanks for the link to the Ball chart! I am going to check and see how old some of my jars I had been wondering about are now!
On December 28, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Su says:
I love the old jars! They make me think of my grandparent’s place in VT when I was little. :happyflower: BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Merlin says:
BBB please.
On December 28, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Richelle says:
Yes, I would love to win the BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 12:33 pm
northcountrygirl says:
Please enter me in your BBB drawing. Thank you. BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Patricialynn says:
I have two dozen canning jars that I haven’t been able to use to can in, since I don’t have a canner (plan to get one soon though). But the jars come in handy for all sorts of things…for example, we have been buying those little jars of yeast for bread baking, because it was a better buy than the packets (I make about eight loaves a week). But yesterday I discovered a 2 lb. bag of yeast for only a dollar more than the little 4 oz. jars I’ve been buying.
My husband was skeptical – his worry was how would I keep the yeast dry once the bag was opened? I grinned and said “Canning jars!”…and he smiled and bought the large bag.
Canning jars are totally worth having – even if you don’t yet have a canner. BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Granny B says:
Merry Christmas. So nice to see you have your lovely family with you. I would like a BBB.
On December 28, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Tonya says:
I’ll have to run around and look at my jars too! BBB please…..and Merry Christmas!
On December 28, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Melanie J. says:
I want to start preserving and would love BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Melanie says:
BBB please and thank you. Happy new Year!
On December 28, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Rosemeri B. says:
I have a large collection of Ball jars too. I just love them. Some have wire bale tops and some have the old zink screw tops. BBB please.
On December 28, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Amanda aka Salamander says:
Enter me in the BBB please!
On December 28, 2010 at 1:36 pm
lavenderblue says:
So I ran out to the kitchen to “date” my bail wire canning jar. Except it’s not a “Ball”, it’s an “Atlas”. Anybody have a chart for them?
So now I so want to copy this chart and carry it with me, garage sale-ing and flea marketing, except it sounds like the author asks that you don’t. I will re-read.
I also have a jar with a bail wire and a zinc lid. I don’t think it has a little bail wire for clamping the lid down though, just one for carrying. My dad used it as a make shift thermos, sometimes. It doesn’t have any markings except small ones on the bottom that mean absolutely nothing to me as far as identifying it.
Anyway, even though my bail canning jars aren’t Ball, can I still be in the “I want a BBB, please” club?
On December 28, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
lavenderblue, the author of the site was just requesting it not be recopied and reposted on other websites (which is why I only showed it sort of distantly in my photo with my jar, where you can’t see the details or dates, and linked to it). I’m sure he would think it was wonderful for people to print it out for personal use to take with them to thrift stores and yard sales!
On December 28, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Lanette says:
Thanks for the chart. I’m printing it out and putting it in my purse for Thrift Store/Yard Sale referencing! Would love a BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 1:46 pm
JOJO says:
:woof: Love old canning jars, I recently emptied out one of my old flat wall cupboards in the kitchen and put everything from my pantry such as meals, pasta, and dried beans in them, I used the old blue jars with the zinc lids and then used the half pints for spices. I dont can anymore, but I always put my store bought jams and jellies in the old jars, they look much nicer on the table— I really like the way it looks, and every thing is visable and so handy.
On December 28, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Melissa (N4M) says:
Need BBB!!!
On December 28, 2010 at 1:57 pm
lavenderblue says:
Oh, and Patricalynn, can I suggest freezing your yeast instead of keeping it on a shelf in canning jars. I don’t think you can actually can it, the heat would destroy it and if you left it on the shelf it would degrade quickly after opening the big bag.
I buy mine from Sam’s Club in vacuum packages. They keep on the shelf until the expiration date or until the package is opened, at which point in time I transfer the contents to a plastic container, in my case, an empty ricotta cheese container, and stick it in the freezer. Anybody have better ideas? I’m open to suggestions.
On December 28, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Michelle says:
Maybe I’ll get lucky in the last drawing of the year!
On December 28, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Debbie says:
I like your old jars-I love old jars too! Love to win the BBB!
Thanks,
Debbie
On December 28, 2010 at 2:27 pm
pmilholl2 says:
Would LOVE the BBB!!! My book is very old and falling apart (it was a hand-me-down from my mother-in-law. (I would keep the old one of course,but would also treasure a new one!
Thank you!
On December 28, 2010 at 2:40 pm
cin13 says:
BBB, please :ladybug:
On December 28, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Sarah says:
I have a soft spot for Ball jars since I went to Ball State University which was started by the same Ball family as the brothers that started the jar company.
However, I have such a hard time with their canning recipes! Almost every single recipe for jam I’ve followed has not set up. I follow the recipe exactly, as far as I’m aware, so I don’t know what the problem is! I know one other person that has the same problem. Are we the only ones??
On December 28, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
Sarah, I use recipes from the BBB all the time and they work just fine for me!
On December 28, 2010 at 3:09 pm
marymac says:
That is interesting to know about the jars. BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Sarah says:
My mother and I have started collecting all sorts of old jars. We used to have quite a few, but they all were wiped out when the house was destroyed during Hurricane Ike. The fun is mostly in the hunt. New ones just aren’t the same! I’d love to be in the BBB drawing!
On December 28, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Sheila says:
I’d like to be entered in the draw please , by the way those old jars are lovely 🙂 (BBB).
On December 28, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Wendy says:
Now I’ll have to check my old Ball jars and see how old they could be. I’d love a copy of BBB…
On December 28, 2010 at 3:20 pm
LisaG says:
I have a bunch of old Ball jar I store old buttons in. I never knew how old they were. I have one that is from 1910-1923 and six from 1923-1933. Thank you so much for the information!!
On December 28, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Barbie says:
I also buy the 2 pound packages of yeast from Sam’s Club. I freeze the open bag in a plastic container (rubbermaid, with a tight seal) and keep the second bag in the freezer also. It is still good months past expiration date, I use it all now that I make grandmother bread a couple of times a week. :eating:
On December 28, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Susan says:
BBB, what can I say?
Today is Ball Blue Book day!!
BBB, I hope…I hope… I win it!
Those delicious recipes will be devoured in a New York minute!!
BBB, the Ball Blue Book,
wants to reside in my cookbook nook!
On December 28, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Ashlee M says:
I love those old jars! I wish I could get my hands on some but they seem to be pretty hard to find in my area.
On December 28, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Kelly Olsson says:
I love all your recipes! Thanks for keeping it up! BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Leslie Sausage says:
I love the jars! Would love to win BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 5:24 pm
CraftyK says:
Please add me to the drawing! Thanks for the link to the Ball site…I’ll have to examine my old Ball jars and see how old they are. 😀
On December 28, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Luann says:
BBB me please, it would definately make my 3 days here sunshinery! LOL Stuck myself up on a rock on Sunday and today got myself down into a ditch twice….oh my, boy am I gonna toughen up.
On December 28, 2010 at 6:04 pm
rivergirl says:
I have a couple of blue jars with wire lids from my Nanny..
On December 28, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Lacey says:
BBB please!
On December 28, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Debbie L says:
I NEED a Ball Book!! 🙂
On December 28, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Lucy says:
Wouldn’t winning a BBB be a great way to end the year?! Count me in for the draw.
Happy New Year!
On December 28, 2010 at 8:46 pm
langela says:
I’d love to win. Thanks for the chance!
On December 28, 2010 at 9:16 pm
CntryLadi says:
I would love to win the BBB!!!!!! :snoopy:
On December 28, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Carmen McAnalley says:
My mother has several of these jars. Thanks for the info. BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 10:37 pm
SuzzyQ says:
Need to start canning. The BBB would “B” wonderful!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Carol H. says:
BBB Please!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:46 pm
farmershae says:
What a perfect Xmas gift! I’m going to have my husband check the dates on our jars – for some reason he likes to hide the really good ones from me… BBB me please!
On December 28, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Shar says:
I’m another old-jar lover! I never looked up to see how old my jars are. That chart is neat!
Please count me in on the give-away and THANK YOU to the sponsor, Country School Retreat!
BBB!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Ruth C says:
My last chance of this year! Count me in!
On December 28, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Sherry Knowles says:
Time is running out, please count me in BBB
On December 28, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Prepared Teacher says:
If I am too late it is ok, if I am ok on the time ( i’m in california) then ENTER ME in the BBB! I just learned how to can this year and am loving it! :snoopy:
On December 29, 2010 at 12:37 am
LeAnn says:
You were right! I had to go check some of my collection, they are the 1923-1933 era. BBB, please!
On December 29, 2010 at 2:26 am
Angie Siegel says:
Suzanne I love the jars. I love BBB.
On December 29, 2010 at 10:52 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
This giveaway is closed to entry. The winner is #120, pmilholl2.
On December 29, 2010 at 10:56 am
rileighsmom1 says:
Congratulations to the winner!!! :woof:
On December 29, 2010 at 5:01 pm