Back in 1793, a penny could get you a biscuit, a candle or a piece of candy. These days, many sit in drawers or glass jars ...

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Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers. Sometimes the glass has an attractive, smoky hue or a fancy lid that would fit right in on your bathroom counter.

A DIY Redditor posted photos of decorated glass jars — one containing a candle and the other, a bouquet of flowers — in a forum dedicated to upcycling. "These are lovely!" one commenter observed.