Libbey Vibe Mini Glass Jars with Lids, 4.5-ounce, Set of 12

I love the whole collection of the Libbey Vibe jars. I purchased 6 sets of this 4-1/2 oz size to store all of my spices and have some extra for adding to my collection and/or in case of breakage. I also purchased these jars in the other sizes offered. I am happy to say they were packed well and not one jar arrived broken. I am using this 4-1/2 oz size for regular size jars of spices (such as McCormick), and they fit the whole amount just fine if you shake it down just a bit. I also purchased chalkboard labels (by Ziggyboard) that fit on the caps of these jars since I am storing them in a drawer. There are other sizes and shapes of labels that will work just fine for these if you are planning to store them in a cabinet. I love the design and functionality of these jars, and how much more organized and accessible my spice collection is now!A note on the labels that are stuck to each jar: I've seen a couple of reviews stating it was difficult to scrape the labels off the bottom. Instead of trying to peel or scrape, I simply soaked the jars in hot soapy water for a few minutes, and the labels came right off by just wiping across the bottom with my sponge. No scrubbing or scraping, it could not have been easier! The jars needed to be washed anyway since they're holding food.I found the 42 oz size Vibe jars are great for holding the large 1-lb size containers of spices (the ones you might purchase from Costco for example), 12-1/2 oz size are good for those spice jars that are larger than a regular size jar but smaller than the 1-lb sizes, and I use the 62-oz size for cinnamon sticks and kosher salt.These jars have made my spice drawer and cabinet so much more attractive and efficient. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants an organized kitchen.

In my opinion, these are the perfect spice jars. The top seals well to keep out air. And the glass is a good thickness too. The picture is misleading to me because it looks pretty thin. It's probably not going to survive a drop to the floor, but it's not ultra fragile either. When I pour the spices in, I give it a good solid set of taps on my hard counters to pack it down. The mouth is nice & wide too for spoons.Before I got these, I had spice *tins*. I glued rare earth magnets in them. And they attached to the inside of my cabinet door on metal bars. This looked really nice and has worked well for the past 7 years. But some of the magnets are starting to lose some strength. And the other issue is that some of spices have started reacting with the tins. The tins also don't hold the air out quite as well. Powders in particular will often form a lump.I think these glass jars will be the better way to go, although I did get good use out of the tins and they would probably last a few years more. Each jar has a label on the bottom. But soaking the jar for a few minutes in soapy water allowed it to come right off. They needed to be washed anyway.

I love these spice jars. I love the feel of the glass, which is not too thin in my opinion; in fact, I thought just the opposite, not only the heft but the high quality of the glass itself. Glass is glass you might think, but not true. I like that they are made in the USA; however when you receive them you will notice that the lids are made in Mexico. Why; I cannot fathom, unless it is a NAFTA issue? Thank you Libbey for supporting American workers.I also purchased the "Blackboard" labels to put on top of the lids. They are sized for this application. You must let them dry completely before putting them on. Together they present a very clean and charming look. There are directions for removing them should you need to change what you put inside them. Further that would make storing your spices in a drawer much easier.I had no issue with removing the labels on the bottom of each jar. Clearly one would wash them before use; I put them in a sink of hottish water, with a splash of the Free & Clear Seventh Generation dishwashing liquid, and let them sit for a bit. The labels were easily removed. The jars rinsed off completely, with no residue or odor. I am definitely purchasing more of the spice jars, as well as, some of the larger ones as soon as I figure out what sizes I need.Pros: All of the above + purchase encourages more USA manufacturing.Cons: That the lids are not made in the USA.

These are pretty and heavy glass jars. They are a good 'middle' size for spices (I like to buy spices either from the bulk bin or in the plastic bags and transfer to these jars. The jars fit well into a drawer for nice neat storage. I put a label (homemade with a Brother P-Touch) on the side and the top so I can see the label when I open the drawer. A label on top only is not the best idea because if you open 2 jars you might get confused which lid is for which spice (with some spices. These jars are NOT good for liquids, but do work very well for dry spices. I think they are a little small for items like Bay Leaves, but a bit big for others which are generally sold in smaller amounts (cayenne & allspice). I also used my labeler to create directions or recipes for things like Carne Asada seasoning or spice combos used for dip recipes. Be sure to remove the labels from the bottom of the jars BEFORE you fill them. I put them in just a small amount of warm water in the sink for a few minutes and the labels came off very easily. Do not use too much water in the sink or the jars will tip and you will have to dry out the inside before filling.