Comments on: Hormel Dried Beef: the Perfect Big-Kid Drinking Glass

By: Paige

Paige — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:03:01 +0000

Growing up my Mom gave us jar glasses to use. The fact that they are virtually unbreakable is great. Plus she actually used the contents (she makes dried beef gravy over rice) so they were free glasses, essentially. Now that we’re sick of plastic & have broken all but one Target juice glass, I’m looking to get some jars. I plan to check on Freecycle, as well as the thrift stores, to keep from extra manufacturing, if possible.

By: AJ

AJ — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:27:19 +0000

Zoe, neither store existed within several hundred miles of my home when I wrote the original article. There is a Bed Bath now, but its juice glasses (the only small drinking glasses) are thin by comparison.

But my larger point is, parents might be throwing away perfectly good toddler glasses if they happen to already consume certain foods. Meanwhile, if you're like me and don't live in chain store central, you've got to be resourceful.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:14:12 +0000

Seriously, it’s as easy as going to Bed, Bath and Beyond or Crate & Barrel and getting those small (I think 8 oz) glasses for $.89 each. They’re made of thick glass and are perfect in every way for little kids. I actually think they’re made for kids — too small for adults. I honestly don’t understand what all the fuss is about. These small glasses are readily available at these stores.

By: Amber

Amber — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:37:48 +0000

My grandma used to get these little glasses for me that were really jelly jars (like the kind Welsh’s jelly came in). They were just the right size for little kids and some of them even had pictures on them. I wonder if they still make those?

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:12:53 +0000

I found some juice glasses at target that are perfect for a toddler. They are small and perfect for small hands and they are thick and have survived several droppings. They have ridges/indentions in them which is not a design that appeals to my style but it seemed like it would make the glass have an even break, not shatter, if it actually did break. I think a four pack was in the $6-$10 range. For me this is the best option because I’m vegetarian and I live no where near an ikea.

By: My Boaz's Ruth

My Boaz's Ruth — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:57:21 +0000

OOoh. We love pimiento cheese. I’ll have to keep the jars in the future for son.

By: John Lloyd

John Lloyd — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:41:34 +0000

We have always used collectible jelly jars (welch’s), but I also like kraft jars (not a fan of pimento but I do like the pinapple cream cheese that comes in the same size jar).

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:57:00 +0000

My kids use pimiento spread jars at the dining room table, thanks to your recommendation!

I also want to say that our Born Free cups leaked, too, but I went back and bought the other kind of nipple, and that took care of the problem. I have no preference between those and the Kleen Kanteen, except that the BFs are cheaper. My son prefers his KK, though, because he thinks it looks cooler.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:26:02 +0000

I think the IKEA glasses are sturdy. They aren't super thick like the pimento jars but they survive daily use by my 3 year old...especially when he decides to put them in the sink and they get thrown in there. Plus they have held up extremely well in the dishwasher.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:20:02 +0000

I guess in defense of myself, the comment about reusing the lid is more for keeping gritties out of the drink. Dear Husband and I have a habit of putting odd things in odd places in the fridge and anything without some sort of cover always comes out with added content. The Hormel lid functions just fine to keep frozen peas, coffee grounds, cheese shreds and any other detrius out of the drinking glass. I never intend it to keep the milk IN.

I also do believe that I had the smaller of the two dried beef jars, as I measured it at 2.25" in diameter and 3.5" in height.