The Genius Hack You Can Achieve When You Combine A Mason Jar With A Coffee Mate Lid

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Mason jars are a staple in homes across the country. Even if you aren't into making your own jams or pickles, you probably have a few lying around. People have started doing the most innovative things with these jars, most of them involving the lids. The size and shape of the top of most mason jars are identical to a range of alternative caps, including those from standard mayonnaise and peanut butter jars. This versatility is likely what inspired @lizfenwickdiy on TikTok to try her own unique hack with a coffee mate lid.

Instead of tossing out the plastic cover after finishing the powdered creamer, they opted to try it on a canning jar, and it fit! The finished product is simple but genius — it can be used as a multipurpose kitchen, pantry, and bathroom storage tool. Plus, you can avoid wondering why your mason jars are rusting, because this top has no metal that'll corrode. If you're looking for a way to minimize your carbon footprint and maximize your storage container options, this might be the hack for you.

To try this hack for yourself, you just need to finish your container of coffee mate, remove the plastic cover, wash it thoroughly, and screw it onto the glass canister. It should fit perfectly on an average-sized mason jar, but may not be successful on a wide-mouthed design. Opting to upcycle something that might otherwise get tossed out instead of buying a new product is a great way to save money and the planet. While you could make a mason jar more functional with a clever pour lid from AoJarry or AmeriPour, this recycling option costs nothing and can be used for several purposes.

The video shows how to use it to pour sugar or as a drink container with a resealable straw hole. Add two to a coffee cart for a matching creamer and sweetener set. You could easily turn them into any other pantry storage vessel for spices, rice, breadcrumbs, or snacks like raisins. They would also work great in the fridge as ready-to-grab "juice boxes" for the kids, or in the bathroom to store spare liquid soap. You could even use them to pack travel products like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. However you use it, it's likely one way you never thought to repurpose jar lids in your home, and without spending a dime.