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The past three years have been celebrated with the Can-It-Forward Day, however, Jarden Home Brands will be hosting their 1st Ever International Can-It-Forward Day this year on Saturday, August 16th, 2014.  They have now expanded their reach to Canada, South Africa, and Australia.  This day is in honor to celebrate home canning and allows home cooks to connect through a variety of different venues.  There will be both online and in-person activities going on for this special event.

International Can-It-Forward Day Celebration Includes:

~Live Webcast from Brooklyn Borough Hall Farmers Market
~Canning Demos
~Viewer Questions Answered In Real Time
~Special Guest Chef Hugh Acheson
~Additional Experts
~Popular Home Canning Recipes
~Can-It-Forward Day Celebrations Happening At 25 Farmers Markets Across The Country
~Additional Segments Shared On Crafting, Herb Gardening And The Brand’s New Drinkware Line
~An Attempt To Break The Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Mason Jar Mosaic!

While Ball Canning Jars work amazingly at storing home-made preserves, fruits, vegetables, sauces, herbs, soups, and more, they are not just for canning!  Since we had a very slow start to our Minnesota Summer and the growing season hasn’t been that great, I have not yet started any canning for this year.  I’m especially anxious to get my salsa canned before the baby comes, but for now, I have another great way to use my Ball Canning Jars.  They are also a perfect way to serve beverages.

Healthy Fruit Punch In A Jar Recipe (Someone Shared On The THM Facebook Group):

~Steep 2 Raspberry Tea Bags In 1 1/2 to 2 Cups Water
Add
~2 to 3 teaspoons Truvia
~1 Teaspoon Cherry Extract
~1 Teaspoon Orange Extract
Stir Until Completely Mixed
In A Quart Jar (or 2 Pint Jars) Add
~Ice Cubes To The Top
~1 to 3 Tablespoons Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
Pour Tea Mixture Into Jar(s)
I also add a couple drops of Orange & Lemon Essential Oils.
Place Lid(s) Securely On And Shake

Tastes like a delicious fruit punch! My husband and children all love this and have no idea how healthy it is for them! I have sipped it and like it as well but have refrained from drinking too much at this time because I’ve been told that raspberry tea can bring on labor and I don’t want to take any chances.

Looking for more trim healthy mama recipes? Try these!

Italian Creamed Chicken
THM pancakes recipe

Chocolate chip zucchini cake
THM chocolate milkshake
THM baked blueberry oatmeal
Trim healthy mama muffin pancakes
THM approved fruit punch in a jar

Buy It: Head over to Ball Fresh Preserving Store to learn more about the International Can-It-Forward Day and to see for yourself the great selection of products they offer.

Connect: Don’t forget to like Ball Canning And Recipes on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and Pinterest, and subscribe to their YouTube Channel for all the latest news and promotions.  Make sure to use the hastag #canitforward and share your thoughts, photos, questions, and recipes on social media as everyone gears up for this celebration.

Win It: Ball Canning is generously offering one of our lucky readers a prize pack consisting of:  2 cases of their new Limited Edition Spring Green Heritage Collection Jars, Fresh Herb Keeper, Dry Herb Jars, Frozen Herb Starters, 5 Blade Herb Scissors, and a Ball Blue Book packed with 125 pages of information, tips, and recipes.  The giveaway is open to US only and will end August 24th, 2014. For your chance to win, enter the Giveaway Tools below. Good luck!

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I’m a city girl turned country by my awesome husband and we have three busy boys and two darling daughters. I love spending time with my family, reading Karen Kingsbury novels, and catching up with friends while our kiddos have play dates. I’m blessed beyond measure and can’t wait to see what God has in store.
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