I've been buying some of my bottled condiments in smaller jars. I know it's
more expensive, but unlike the huge jars at WW (which are cheaper), the contents do NOT
become all "mooshie", with no body, by the end of the jar.

Best Foods mayo in a 15oz jar. Grey Poupon in a glass 8 oz jar. I
haven't noticed a downside, yet. Plus, I tend to eat less and that's
always good.

nb

On 11/9/2018 5:28 PM, notbob wrote:
> I've been buying some of my bottled condiments in smaller jars. I know it's
> more expensive, but unlike the huge jars at WW (which are cheaper), the contents do NOT
> become all "mooshie", with no body, by the end of the jar.
>
> Best Foods mayo in a 15oz jar. Grey Poupon in a glass 8 oz jar. I
> haven't noticed a downside, yet. Plus, I tend to eat less and that's
> always good.
>
> nb
>
I know what you mean. With just the two of us the big jars are not
always the best value. A friend came for lunch the other day adn seh
brought up the same thing. Many items are just too big for a single.

On 9 Nov 2018 22:28:27 GMT, notbob wrote:

> I've been buying some of my bottled condiments in smaller jars. I know it's
> more expensive, but unlike the huge jars at WW (which are cheaper), the contents do NOT
> become all "mooshie", with no body, by the end of the jar.
>
> Best Foods mayo in a 15oz jar. Grey Poupon in a glass 8 oz jar. I
> haven't noticed a downside, yet. Plus, I tend to eat less and that's
> always good.

Mustard and mayo get "mooshie"? or "Mooshier"?

I'd rather read John's posts - at least they make sense.

-sw

On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 5:28:31 PM UTC-5, notbob wrote:
> I've been buying some of my bottled condiments in smaller jars. I know it's
> more expensive, but unlike the huge jars at WW (which are cheaper), the contents do NOT
> become all "mooshie", with no body, by the end of the jar.
>
> Best Foods mayo in a 15oz jar. Grey Poupon in a glass 8 oz jar. I
> haven't noticed a downside, yet. Plus, I tend to eat less and that's
> always good.
>
> nb

I prefer mustard in the plastic squeeze bottle, even if it is a little
larger.

Hellman's in the 15-oz jar works well, and sometimes my husband makes
creamy blue cheese dressing right in the jar if the amount left is
just right.

Cindy Hamlton

On 11/10/2018 8:57 AM, heyjoe wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Nov 2018 03:03:07 -0800 (PST)
> in Message-ID:
> >
> Cindy Hamilton > wrote :
>
>> I prefer mustard in the plastic squeeze bottle, even if it is a little
>> larger.
>
> And I HATE those squeeze bottles. They are too difficult to empty.
> Can't get a spatula in there. Can't squeeze out the last couple of
> servings. Adding water is a no go.
>
> How do you avoid wasting those last couple of uses?

Make a vinaigrette in the bottle. Or get one of those spoons
designed for getting the last bit out of jars:

http://spatulamart.com/silicone-spat...poon-spatulas/

or

https://tinyurl.com/ybp92qnr

nancy

On 11/10/2018 8:57 AM, heyjoe wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Nov 2018 03:03:07 -0800 (PST)
> in Message-ID:
> >
> Cindy Hamilton > wrote :
>
>> I prefer mustard in the plastic squeeze bottle, even if it is a little
>> larger.
>
> And I HATE those squeeze bottles. They are too difficult to empty.
> Can't get a spatula in there. Can't squeeze out the last couple of
> servings. Adding water is a no go.
>
> How do you avoid wasting those last couple of uses?
>
>
Prop the squeeze bottle (spout closed, of course!) *upside down* so the
mustard/ketchup/whatever condiment gravitates towards the top of the
container where the spout is.

Jill

On 11/10/2018 9:26 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> Prop the squeeze bottle (spout closed, of course!) *upside down* so the
> mustard/ketchup/whatever condiment gravitates towards the top of the
> container where the spout is.

And, just like hand cream, etc, if you really want that last
bit, cut the bottle in half.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 11/10/2018 9:26 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Prop the squeeze bottle (spout closed, of course!) *upside down* so the
>> mustard/ketchup/whatever condiment gravitates towards the top of the
>> container where the spout is.
>
> And, just like hand cream, etc, if you really want that last
> bit, cut the bottle in half.
>
> nancy


That's what I do. LOL

Cheri

On 11/10/2018 10:25 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> And, just like hand cream, etc, if you really want that last
>> bit, cut the bottle in half.
>>

> That's what I do. LOL

Right? You have those large pump bottles of body lotion,
it stops pumping and there's like two weeks of product left
in there. I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.

If nothing else, the plastic is cleaned for recycling.

nancy

On 11/10/2018 10:16 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 11/10/2018 9:26 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Prop the squeeze bottle (spout closed, of course!) *upside down* so
>> the mustard/ketchup/whatever condiment gravitates towards the top of
>> the container where the spout is.
>
> And, just like hand cream, etc, if you really want that last
> bit, cut the bottle in half.
>
> nancy

Don't most squeeze bottles have a removeable top? Use that little
spatula thing you posted about.

Jill

On 11/10/2018 10:38 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 11/10/2018 10:25 AM, Cheri wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> And, just like hand cream, etc, if you really want that last
>>> bit, cut the bottle in half.
>>>
>
>> That's what I do. LOL
>
> Right?* You have those large pump bottles of body lotion,
> it stops pumping and there's like two weeks of product left
> in there.* I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
> remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
> Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.
>
> If nothing else, the plastic is cleaned for recycling.
>
> nancy

Don't know about yours but my body lotion has a screw on/off top. It's
easy enough to turn the bottle upside down to remove the top and use the
remaining product. No need for scizzors.

Jill

On 11/10/2018 10:52 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 11/10/2018 10:38 AM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Right?* You have those large pump bottles of body lotion,
>> it stops pumping and there's like two weeks of product left
>> in there.* I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
>> remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
>> Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.

> Don't know about yours but my body lotion has a screw on/off top.* It's
> easy enough to turn the bottle upside down to remove the top and use the
> remaining product.* No need for scizzors.

The pump top makes it tricky to balance upside down, so it's no
problem just to cut the container. YMMV, of course.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 11/10/2018 10:25 AM, Cheri wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> And, just like hand cream, etc, if you really want that last
>>> bit, cut the bottle in half.
>>>
>
>> That's what I do. LOL
>
> Right? You have those large pump bottles of body lotion,
> it stops pumping and there's like two weeks of product left
> in there. I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
> remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
> Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.
>
> If nothing else, the plastic is cleaned for recycling.
>
> nancy


I do it with most of the plastic things when you can't get the last out, I
am not wasting what actually amounts to quite a bit when you get it out.
Smart idea with the sandwich bag and I agree with the recycling.

Cheri

Cheri

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 11/10/2018 10:52 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 11/10/2018 10:38 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> Right? You have those large pump bottles of body lotion,
>>> it stops pumping and there's like two weeks of product left
>>> in there. I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
>>> remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
>>> Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.
>
>> Don't know about yours but my body lotion has a screw on/off top. It's
>> easy enough to turn the bottle upside down to remove the top and use the
>> remaining product. No need for scizzors.
>
> The pump top makes it tricky to balance upside down, so it's no
> problem just to cut the container. YMMV, of course.
>
> nancy


Agreed.

Cheri

On 11/10/2018 11:25 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> in there.* I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
>> remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
>> Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.

> I do it with most of the plastic things when you can't get the last out,
> I am not wasting what actually amounts to quite a bit when you get it
> out. Smart idea with the sandwich bag and I agree with the recycling.

Sometimes it is so much lotion it dries out before you can use it,
with the bottle cut. You press the air out of the sandwich bag,
the stuff remains perfectly usable.

nancy

On 11/10/2018 11:36 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> You press the air out of the sandwich bag,
> the stuff remains perfectly usable.
>

That's what Sheldon does with any used condoms
he finds.

On 11/10/2018 11:16 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 11/10/2018 10:52 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 11/10/2018 10:38 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> Right?* You have those large pump bottles of body lotion,
>>> it stops pumping and there's like two weeks of product left
>>> in there.* I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
>>> remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
>>> Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.
>
>> Don't know about yours but my body lotion has a screw on/off top.
>> It's easy enough to turn the bottle upside down to remove the top and
>> use the remaining product.* No need for scizzors.
>
> The pump top makes it tricky to balance upside down, so it's no
> problem just to cut the container.* YMMV, of course.
>
> nancy
>
>
Um... the pump top actually screws down to close it. So then you remove
the top after setting it (propped up against something) upside down.
Don't undo the pump, just the top to get out the remaining lotion.
There's never very much in there. YMMV.

Jill

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 11/10/2018 11:25 AM, Cheri wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> in there. I cut the bottle in half and sometimes put the
>>> remaining stuff in a sandwich zip top bag and cut the corner.
>>> Presto change-o a new way to use up your product.
>
>> I do it with most of the plastic things when you can't get the last out,
>> I am not wasting what actually amounts to quite a bit when you get it
>> out. Smart idea with the sandwich bag and I agree with the recycling.
>
> Sometimes it is so much lotion it dries out before you can use it,
> with the bottle cut. You press the air out of the sandwich bag,
> the stuff remains perfectly usable.
>
> nancy


Makes sense to me.

Cheri

One of those super-skinny spatula inventors appeared on Shark Tank, was funded by Lori Grenier,
the "Queen" of QVC, and is now a multi-millionaire. That invention was featured a couple weeks
ago on GMA's Steals and Deals. It is often shown to be used to get that last bit of skin product
like lotions and creams out of the bottle.

N.