The Mason Jar Lifestyle Gift Giver’s Guide

by Mary Nadeau

Hello Mason Jar Fans!

It’s that time of year again — the most wonderful and… the most stressful!  I personally see December as my annual Thank-Everyone-Athon! And if you’re like me, then you might be feeling stretched a little thin these days.  I know that I end up burning the Yule log at both ends!  There’s the decorating.  And the baking.  And the parties.  And the shopping…

You could drive to the mall, play chicken with other motorists over the last parking spot for miles, get jostled around by other frantic shoppers, and wander around for hours in a Holiday Music daze searching for the perfect gift for Uncle Ernie…  Or you can sit back, relax in your comfy pants (no judgement here!), sip some eggnog, and click your way to present nirvana!

Here at Mason Jar Lifestyle, we’ve got you covered!  Whether you’re shopping on a budget or searching for just the right gift for someone special, we have something for EVERYONE! We also offer FAST, FREE shipping on domestic orders over $29, PLUS you can request a personalized gift card if we’re shipping directly to the recipient.

If you need some guidance on the different materials and straw styles we offer, we put together a bunch of information in Reusable Straws & You to give you some guidance!

So let’s get started!

The 2018 Gift Giver’s Guide:

Budget:  $10

1.  The Essentials – silicone sleeve ($5), drinking lid ($2.50), and stainless steel straw ($2.50)- just dig through your cupboards for a half pint Mason jar or order one from us to compete the set.  This is by far the most popular combination at my house – great for kids and grown ups!
2. Shake It Up – shaker tops (2 pack for $3), plus chalkboard labels (16 for $2.50) and a liquid chalk pen ($3) just add jars.  This is an extremely versatile gift as the tops can fit on any size Mason jar with a regular mouth and can be used for spices, herbs, sprinkles, crafts, and more!  Whether you’re shopping for a cook or a crafter, they’ll love it!
3. Pour It Out – cruet pouring lid ($7) just add jar.  This beauty can be used with any size Mason jar with a regular mouth for delicately drizzling oil, vinegar, maple syrup, or anything you need to pour (and not get all over the place!).
4. Divide & Devour – divider cup for wide mouth jars ($8) just add jar.  Remember seeing those recipes circulating on the internet for Mason jar salads and overnight oats?  Now you can give someone you love healthy meals on-the-go with this divider cup and help them start their New Year off right!
5. Take This Idea To The Bank – piggy bank ($7) just add jar.  Our Mason jar piggy bank is adorable, and a huge hit with kids while helping them learn about money!  My younger daughter drags her’s around all over the place like a treasured blankie.
6. Twinkle Twinkle Little Lights – solar fairy light lid ($6) just add jar and decorations.  Giving the gift of holiday decorations is always well received!  These genius little fairy light are solar powered (so no batteries to forget to change!), simply find a jar regular mouth Mason jar and mini ornaments, decorative snow, or pine and holly berries to make a personal gift sure to please anyone on your list!
7. Light Up The Season – various candle holders ($4-$9).  Whether you’re looking for a gift involving tapers, tealights, or LED candles we have a beautiful array of options!

Budget:  $25

1. The Sampler – straight straw multi pack & bent straw multi pack ($14 each – includes 6 straws in 3 sizes, cleaner, and pouch).  If you have someone on your list who’s new to the Mason Jar Lifestyle, I recommend a multi pack of straws to get them started.  Pair it with a few of our fun and festive drinking lids and you’ll still be under budget!
2. The Oops Preventers – leak proof plastic storage lids ($15-$17).  These colorful yet durable lids have a silicone liner to keep them water tight and prevent your food and beverages from touching the plastic!  Perfect for anyone on your list who’s on-the-go.
3. Tea Time – tea infuser ($15-$17) just add jar.  Beautiful and functional, this tea infuser can steep loose leaf or tea bags while you’re on the go, then simply remove the infuser, and add a straw and lid for drinking!
4. Tis The Season For Sniffles – oil rubbed bronze soap pump (add jar) or distressed white foaming soap dispenser ($14-$20).  Hand washing never looked so good!  Either of these soap dispensers will add charm and elegance to the sink side while helping your giftee keep colds and flu away.
5. Heated Leather Treat – faux leather sleeve topped with a silicone lid ($18) just add jar.  This combo will replace all former favorite coffee mugs with its refined style and ease of use.
6. A Pour Gift – pour spout lid ($8) and whisking ball ($3) just add jar.  Busy people need on-the-go meals which makes protein shakes and smoothies popular go-to items.  These two accessories make drinking thicker beverages easier, neater, and more enjoyable!  Our pour spout lids are also great for anyone who shops in bulk and needs a better way to portion.
7. Mix It Up – cocktail starter kit includes cocktail shaker lid & the Mason Jar Cocktail Companion book ($25).  A great gift for a host/hostess or any friend who enjoys the occasional drink.
8. Ferment Curious – fermentation starter kit ($12) just add jar.  Perfect for someone on your list who’s interested to try fermentation but wants to start with small batches.
9. Burning The Midnight Oil – antique oil lamp lid ($11) just add jar.  Add ambiance to any gathering with this beautiful, functional lid.
10. Coasting Through The Season – cork Mason jar coasters ($23 for a set of 4).  After suggesting a few adult-beverage themed options, we’d be remiss is we didn’t offer you a way to keep your side tables spill-free.

Budget:  $50

1. Let Your Light Shine – Mason jar pendant light – complete kit ($24-$43).  You need to get a gift for someone already rocking the farmhouse chic?  Take them to the next level with our hand cut Mason jar pendant light to hang over their farmhouse sink!
2. Decor Galore – gift set for decorators ($38).  Perfect for anyone on your holiday list who loves Mason jars (can’t blame them!) and decorating!  This set has a smattering of goodies like a chicken wire basket, frog lid (for flowers or pens), tea towels, cork lids and more!
3. Max Mixing – gift set for the mixologist ($42).  This gift set will thrill the cocktail lovers on your list with beautiful and useful bar ware plus a book for inspiration!
4. Yes You Can – gift set for canners ($44).  This gift set is the perfect mix of fun accessories, useful utensils, and great recipes!
5. Perfectly Crafted – gift set for crafters ($46).  Pin cushion inserts, twine dispenser, Mason jar craft idea book, and more.  These will be sew appreciated.  The perfect combination for crafters of all levels!
6. Scented Greetings – wax warmers in Pinwheel & Faith, Hope, Love designs ($45) jar included.  Bring the smells of the holiday to your loved one with this thoughtful gift.
7. Birds Of A Feather – hanging bird feeder ($45).  Winter is a great time to start feeding the birds and your giftee will appreciate its charm and how easy to refill it is!

Canners

1. Yes You Can – gift set for canners ($44).  This gift set is the perfect mix of fun accessories, useful utensils, and great recipes!
2. Make Boiling A Breeze – collapsible silicone lid rack ($16).  Boiling your canning lids is a must — so get the canner in your life this and make the job easier — PLUS the rack collapses so it won’t take up valuable cupboard space.
3. Add Some Flare – colorful silicon canning toppers ($11).  Let your canner proudly display their hard work with these playful can toppers!  They’re simply adorable.
4. What’s That?! – chalkboard labels (16 for $2.50) for sides, round eyelet labels (set of 12 for $4.50) for tops and a liquid chalk pen ($3).  To keep track of it all and be stylish too!
5. Because You Can – adorable market tote ($37).  Roomy, well constructed (with pockets!), and ADORABLE!  A must for any canner on your list!
6. Or shop all our canning supplies to find just the thing you need!

 

Fermenters

1. Ferment Curious – fermentation starter kit ($12) just add jar.  Perfect for someone on your list who’s interested to try fermentation but wants to start with small batches.
2. Serious Fermenter – gift set for the at-home fermenter ($52).  This set has everything you need — 2 glass fermentation weights, silicone fermentation airlock valve lids with stainless steel bands, PLUS the Fermented Vegetables recipe and instruction book.
3. Just The Lid – silicone fermentation airlock valve lid ($5-$7) just add jar.  No more burping – this lid makes fermenting easy and automatic!
4. Shop all our fermentation supplies to find just the thing you’re looking for!

Cocktail Connoisseurs

1. Mix It Up – cocktail starter kit includes cocktail shaker lid & the Mason Jar Cocktail Companion book ($25).  A great gift for a host/hostess or any friend who enjoys the occasional drink.
2. Max Mixing – gift set for the mixologist ($42).  This gift set will thrill the cocktail lovers on your list with beautiful and useful bar ware plus a book for inspiration!
3. Dazed & Infused – stainless steel filter and lid ($9-$11) just add jar.  For the person on your list who’s ready to take their bar skills to the next level with infused spirits.

Decorators

1.  Decor Galore – gift set for decorators ($38).  Perfect for anyone on your holiday list who loves Mason jars (can’t blame them!) and decorating!  This set has a smattering of goodies like a chicken wire basket, frog lid (for flowers or pens), tea towels, cork lids and more!
2. Scented Greetings – wax warmers in Pinwheel & Faith, Hope, Love designs ($45) jar included.  Bring the smells of the holiday to your loved one with this thoughtful gift.
3. Top It Off – entire stock of decorative lids ($1.25-$13).  You’ll find every style, finish, and function for the decorators in your life!  Beautiful crystal topped lids, adorable cut-outs like snowflakes, stars, leaves, and daisies, rustic style lids with handles for some farmhouse flare, cork lids great for displaying dry goods, and so much more!
4. Farmhouse Transformations – hand cut Mason jar lighting shades ($13-20) lighting kit and fixture not included.  Transform your builder grade lighting with this one-of-a-kind, hand-cut Mason jar lighting shades.  Perfect for the shabby, chic decorator!
5. Let Your Light Shine – Mason jar pendant light – complete kit ($24-$43).  You need to get a gift for someone already rocking the farmhouse chic?  Take them to the next level with our hand cut Mason jar pendant light to hang over their farmhouse sink!
6. Tis The Season For Sniffles – oil rubbed bronze soap pump (add jar) or distressed white foaming soap dispenser ($14-$20).  Hand washing never looked so good!  Either of these soap dispensers will add charm and elegance to the sink side while helping your giftee keep colds and flu away.  Shop the whole collection of soap dispensers to just the exact look you need!
7. Go All In – toothbrush holder lid ($4) just add jar.  Grab a Mason jar toothbrush holder to go along with your soap dispenser and go all in with Mason jars!
8. Hop To It – frog / flower lid ($3.50-$7) just add jar.  Bring a beautiful and functional hostess gift to your holiday party with a frog lid!  Use it to style a flower arrangement for the party and then the hostess can use it again or re-purpose it to hold pens or makeup brushes.

Entertainers

1. Sipping Up Fun – biodegradable straws ($2.50-$3 for 25 count pack).  This is a great gift for anyone who entertains and needs numerous straws on hand for every occasion — seriously we have over 100 different colors so there’s something for everyone!
2. Put A Lid On It – various drinking lids (prices vary).  If your giftee has a lot of people over (kids too), then a variety of drinking lids is a must!  Guests can choose their favorite and easily keep track of their beverage no matter how crowded the party is!  I couldn’t live without my assortment of lids and silicone sleeves when we have playdates at our house — it’s the only way the kids keep track of their cups!
3. You Aren’t An Octopus – black wire drink caddy ($15 holds 6).  Now you need to get all those cute drinks or Mason jars full of utensils to the table, but you’re not an octopus — so buy a caddy!  They’re cute and practical.
4. Be Our Guest – neck clip card holder ($2) just add jar.  An adorable and useful gift as these neck clip card holders can be used to mark seat assignments with thank you treats in the jar or buffet items.
5. Light The Way – solar light lids ($5 on sale $4) just add jar.  Grab a few of these for your friends who loves to entertain and they’ll be able to illuminate the way to their door on a cold winter’s night.

Crafters

1. Snazz Up Their Craft Table – entire stock of decorative lids ($1.25-$13).  You’ll find every style, finish, and function to please the crafters in your life!  Beautiful crystal topped lids, adorable cut outs like snowflakes, stars, leaves, and daisies, rustic style lids with handles for some farmhouse flare, cork lids, and so much more atop useful Mason jars filled with supplies.
2. What’s That?! – chalkboard labels (16 for $2.50) for sides,  round eyelet labels (set of 12 for $4.50) for tops and a liquid chalk pen ($3).  To keep track of it all but be stylish too!
3. Looking At Life Through Rose Tinted Mason Jars – Martha Stewart glass paint ($6), colored transparent paint by Mod Podge ($8.50), chalky finish glass paint ($4).  Complete your crafter’s gift with beautiful paint to personalize their Mason jars and fuel a whole new project!
4. Just Stampin’ Around – adorable Mason jar rubber stamper and delightful bouquet in a jar stamper ($9 each).  Let your Mason jar loving crafter create cards, tags, personalized stationary and more with this unique stampers.
5. Crafting Crazy – Mason Jar Madness craft idea book ($13).  Inspire and delight the crafter on your list with this idea book.
6. Perfectly Crafted – gift set for crafters ($46).  Pin cushion inserts, twine dispenser, Mason jar craft idea book, and more.  These will be sew appreciated.  The perfect combination for crafters of all levels!

Kids!

1. Kids Love Mason Jars! – silicone sleeve ($5), drinking lid ($2.50), and straight stainless steel straw ($2.50) or bent stainless steel straw ($2.50) just add jar.  This is by far the most popular combination at my house and when kids are over for playdates it’s always a negotiation about who gets which sleeve and lid combo.  I love that the silicone sleeve makes the glass easier to hold and more resistant to breakage.  Grab a personalized set for every kid on your list!
2. Shake It Up – shaker tops (2 pack for $3), plus chalkboard labels (16 for $2.50) and a liquid chalk pen ($3) just add jars.  This is an extremely versatile gift as the tops can fit on any size Mason jar with a regular mouth.  My girls love them for shaking sprinkles on… well, everything!  Buy a set or two and prefill with sprinkles for the kids on your list.
3. Take This Idea To The Bank – piggy bank ($7) just add jar.  Our Mason jar piggy bank is adorable, and a huge hit with kids while helping them learn about money!  My younger daughter drags her’s around all over the place like a treasured blankie.
4. Weird Science – Mason jar science book ($15).  Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the Mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered!  This book has 40 mind expanding experiments using every day items.
5. Crafty Kid– Mason Jar Madness craft idea book ($13).  Maybe your giftee is more a crafty kid than a scientist.  Give them this idea book to inspire and entertain.  You may even get a good gift back as a thank you!
6. Divide & Devour – divider cup for wide mouth jars ($8) just add jar.  Got a kid on your list who wants to have several kinds of snacks, but those snacks can’t touch?!  OH good — it’s not just me!  This is the perfect gift to achieve snack harmony!

Cooks

1. Shake It Up – shaker tops (2 pack for $3), plus chalkboard labels (16 for $2.50) and a liquid chalk pen ($3) just add jars.  This is an extremely versatile gift as the tops can fit on any size Mason jar with a regular mouth and can be used for spices, herbs, sprinkles, and more!  Great for the cook on your list who buys herbs and spices in bulk and needs to organize and store them.
2. Grab A Seat At The Counter – sugar dispensing lid ($9) just add jar.  This vintage looking sugar dispenser is reminiscent of  1950’s diners and will have everyone pulling up a chair to your cook’s counter to stay a while.
3. Can You Hold This For Me?! – card holder clip lid ($7) and Mason jar inspired recipe cards ($4) just add jar.  Is your cook tired of propping books open, having their cell phone screen turn off (and then getting food all over their phone trying to turn back on), or just plain losing the recipe they just had…  Then this is the solution they’ve been longing for!  The card clips can double as name cards for guests or labels for the buffet.
4. Spice Of Life – salt and pepper insert lid ($8-$10) just add jar.  Stylish and functional for every cook (and food eater too!).
5. Pour It Out – cruet pouring lid ($7) just add jar.  This beauty can be used with any size Mason jar with a regular mouth for delicately drizzling oil, vinegar, maple syrup, or anything you need to pour (and not get all over the place!).
6. What A Mess! – adapta cap sprayer lid ($9) just add jar and homemade cleaner.  What a mess! is what my husband says after I’m done cooking.  Every.  Time.  I’m a good cook, but I’m a messy cook.  So the final step to every good meal is clean up!  Use this handy adapter to create your own personal cleaning solution and keep harsh chemicals out of your kitchen!  Plus your glass Mason jar won’t leach any additional chemicals into your cleaner — win-win!

Moms

1. What’s On My Hand?! – oil rubbed bronze soap pump (add jar) or distressed white foaming soap dispenser ($14-$20).  Hand washing never looked so good!  As parents, we’re constantly helping with the potty, wiping noses, and finding mystery goo on ourselves.  Give a parent you love a beautiful soap dispenser this Holiday Season and tell them you see their struggles and care!
2. Too Big To Handle – JarBar handles ($6 in various colors) just add jar and straw.  Help mom get a grip… on her Mason jar with this genius invention!
3. Stop The Insanity – one piece stainless steel storage lids with silicone liners ($16-$19 for a set of 5) just add jars.  Tired of watching mom root around in the drawer for the other half of a storage lid to put something away?  She is too – so grab her a set of these one piece storage lids!
4. Scented Greetings – wax warmers in Pinwheel & Faith, Hope, Love designs ($45) jar included.  Bring the smells of the holiday to your loved one with this thoughtful gift.
5. Running On Coffee & Chaos – faux leather sleeve topped with a silicone lid ($18) just add jar.  Mama may be sporting a messy bun held together with dry shampoo but she’s rocking this stylish coffee combo with caffeine to keep her running!
6. Drink More Water?! – fruit infusion lid ($8-$10) or juicing lid ($9-$11) just add jar.  Is mom making a New Year’s Resolution to drink more water and less coffee?!  Help her out with one of these accessories to sweeten each sip.

Dads

1. Be The Change – coin slot lid in galavanized steel, stainless steel, and copper (pricing and package size varies) just add jar and change.  Dad may be the change but he probably doesn’t want it jingling in his pockets.  Give him some of these coin slot lids and he can set up coin depositories wherever he empties his pockets at the end of the day.
2. Smooth Your Smoothie – pour spout lid ($8) and whisking ball ($3) just add jar.  Parents need on-the-go meals which makes protein shakes and smoothies popular go-to items.  These two accessories make drinking thicker beverages easier, neater, and more enjoyable!
3. (ALSO) Running On Coffee & Chaos – faux leather sleeve topped with a silicone lid ($18) just add jar.  Let’s be honest, dad needs coffee too!  This faux leather sleeve is handsome and adjustable to fit every size hand!
4. Can You Speaker Up A Bit? – Mason jar speaker – “Trash Amp” ($72).  This incredible little speaker provides portable, high quality sound that can be enjoyed inside and out
5. Put A Lid On It – drinking lids in basic stainless steel, Colorado State flag design, and camo (package size and pricing vary) pair with a silicone sleeve, straw, and jar for the total package!

Coffee Lovers

1. Sip In Style – straight straw multi pack & bent straw multi pack ($14 each – includes 6 straws in 3 sizes, cleaner, and pouch).  If you have someone on your list who’s new to the Mason Jar Lifestyle, I recommend a multi pack of straws to get them started. I love drinking my cold brew coffee through a stainless steel straw!
2. Coffee Mate – faux leather sleeve topped with a silicone lid ($18) just add jar.  Can you tell I really like this one?!  Perfect for sipping hot coffee on a cool morning.
3. Daily Grind – coffee grinder lid ($17) just add jar and beans.  Nothing makes a great cup of coffee like freshly, ground beans!  Pair this grinder with a regular mouth jar and locally roasted beans for the perfect coffee lovers gift!
4. Clip It Up – coffee spoon clip ($7), just add jar and coffee.  Now you have all that beautiful, fresh ground coffee in your Mason jar, simply clip this spoon on the side for neat and easy measuring every morning!
5. Cold Brew Bliss – stainless steel filter with lid ($9-$11) just add jar, coffee, and water.  If you have a coffee lover on your list and they’re not making cold brew — they need this (and the directions on our website).  Making cold brew is incredibly easy and it’s less acidic (than hot brewed coffee).

Tea Enthusiasts

1. Sip In Style – straight straw multi pack & bent straw multi pack ($14 each – includes 6 straws in 3 sizes, cleaner, and pouch).  If you have someone on your list who’s new to the Mason Jar Lifestyle, I recommend a multi pack of straws to get them started.  Sipping iced tea through a straw is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
2. Hey There, Honey – honey dipper lid ($8-$10) just add jar and honey.  Anyone on your list who loves tea will adore this handy and elegant honey dipper lid.  Pair it with a jar and some local honey for the total package!
3. A Splash Of Citrus – juicing lid ($9-$11) just add jar and fruit.  Add a splash of lemon or orange to your tea enthusiast’s day!
4. Tea Time – tea infuser ($15-$17) just add jar.  Beautiful and functional, this tea infuser can steep loose leaf or tea bags while you’re on the go, then simply remove the infuser, and add a straw and lid for drinking!
5. Tea For More Than Two– stainless steel filter with lid ($9-$11) just add jar, tea, and water. These stainless steel filters can play double duty by being used to brew loose leaf tea easily!

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