8 Ways To Reuse The Viral Yogurt Jars From Costco

Costco has gone viral again. This time, it's because it sells the yogurts from the French brand La Fermière. People love these yogurts, but not for the way they taste. Instead, they're going viral because each comes in its own little ceramic pot, which are perfect for DIYers and upcyclers.

These stoneware pots are a type of terracotta made clay and water. Unfortunately, like most ceramics, they're not recyclable. But what's a downside for some is a great perk for others, specifically, DIYers and people who will cherish these little pots by giving them a new purpose. La Fermière seems to know this, since the brand even has a DIY inspiration page on its website showing how people have transformed and reused their pots at home. Many might use them for food, since they're resistant to both cold and heat. But if you get your hands on these, you can also use them as planters, matcha whisk holders, trinket bowls, or flower vases. It's a fun way to incorporate ceramic art in your home without breaking the bank. 

And you're probably thinking that a yogurt that comes with a ceramic pot costs a ton, right? Well, not really. People have found eight-packs for just $10. And don't wait too long before getting yours! On its website, the brand says that it has switched over from stoneware pots to glass in order to reduce its carbon emissions, since the latter is recyclable. It's not clear weather the ceramics pots sold in Costco locations in the U.S. are from remaining stock, special promotional series, or will continue to be available in the country indefinitely. In any case, some people are already selling these as "limited edition" on eBay and Etsy. 

These little ceramic pots work perfectly as planters. But before you go ahead and fill one with soil and seeds, there's an important thing to do: make a drainage hole at the bottom. As is, these pots don't have any escape route for water, which can lead to root rot and other diseases for plants. But no worries, you can make the hole yourself. Place the pot in a container of water, and hammer a nail into the bottom. This might sound like a bizarre internet ceramic hack, but it works. 

If you like the look of the pot as a planter but don't want to bother making a drainage hole, no worries. You can use the yogurt pots as covers for small plastic pots instead. For this, you just need a small plastic cup, like a disposable cup, that fits inside the stoneware pot. Make cuts at the bottom with scissors, and fill it with soil for your plant. That way, you can take the plant out of the ceramic container when watering to drain any excess water. 

La Fermière's ceramic yogurt pots have both height and weight, which makes them perfect pen holders. This is key, because DIY pen holders can sometimes be inconvenient. If they're made of light materials or too short, pen holders can topple over when they're full, which is super frustrating. But that won't happen with these heavy duty ceramic pots. You can place these on a desk or in the kitchen, where you might use pens to write recipes and grocery lists. 

Instead of spending money on scented candles, make your own. Since Costco's ceramic pots can withstand heat up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit and candle wax heats up to between 120 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit, they're safe to use. All you need is your wax of choice, wicks, and wick sustainer tabs to turn ceramic yogurt jars into candles. Add a few drops of essential oils, and you'll have a scented candle that's perfect for your home (these make great small gifts, too!). 

If you're an espresso fanatic, you probably love to collect fun new cups to use for your morning caffeine shot. The Costco yogurt cups are 4.9 ounces, which is perfect for fun espresso creations. Considering a double espresso shot is 2 ounces, these cups allow you to make lattes, cappuccinos, and other coffee creations with steamed milk. You can also use them as a transitional cup to brew espresso shots in before transferring it to a larger cup filled with ice and milk. 

And if you're more of a matcha drinker than an espresso addict, no worries, we have a hack for you, too. Before using your whisk with matcha, you need to soak it in warm water for up to a minute to soften it. People often use a simple cup, but La Fermière's ceramic pots are perfect for this. While you may be tempted to use one of these as a matcha whisk holder, it's best to stick to real whisk holders to make sure those tools maintain their shape over time.

If you like to pick flowers and always need a small container to place your latest finds, one of these jars can work as a DIY small vase. It's pretty simple to do. Just fill the jar with water, and place your fresh-cut flowers into it. You can place the jar on a windowsill, shelf, or table and bring a bit of color into your home. You can also skip the water step and fill the jar with dried or faux flowers instead. 

And what would a home be without a trinket bowl? Everyone could use one of these jars to store bread tabs, loose change, odd nails, long-lost buttons, and random pins. Because they're ceramics, these jars aren't see-through, which gives them a competitive edge as a junk-concealer trinket bowl. Just place one on the shelf by the door or on the kitchen counter, and use it for those random things that you don't know where to put. But remember to empty it once in a while!