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National Can-It-Forward Day + Giveaway

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Marisa

This Saturday, July 14 is National Can-It-Forward Day. Organized and hosted by Jarden Home Brands (the owner of Ball and Kerr), it is designed to be a day dedicated to the celebration of home canning. This year, the live events … Continue reading →

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Ball Canning Books Giveaway

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Marisa

Hey kids, it’s giveaway time! Though the canning high season is coming to an end, I firmly believe that truly, home preserving is an activity that can be done all year round. And sometimes, it’s helpful to have a new … Continue reading →

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Fresh Preserving Kit Winner

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Marisa

Okay kids, we have a winner in the Fresh Preserving Kit giveaway! At 11:59 p.m. last night, the random.org reached deep down into it’s bag of digits and came back with the number 5. That means that the lucky gal … Continue reading →

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Seattle Canning Class + Giveaway

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Marisa

Thanks to the combined power of good people and cross-country emails, I have a world of good news to share. The first tidbit is that I’m going to be teaching a jam-making class in Seattle on Sunday, August 30th. Here’s … Continue reading →

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A happy jar encounter + giveaway

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Marisa

I am always on the lookout for canning supplies. Whether I’m at a grocery store, hardware store or rummage sale, I constantly scan shelves and displays for jars, lids, pectin and more. It’s not that I’m in need of these … Continue reading →

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