Jars: What Do You Keep in a Jar? Jam? Pickles? Jelly Beans?

Just why do jars feel so special? Well, it’s what they hold and how they hold it.

We talk to Andrew’s mom about making blueberry jam, Amy Dickens from Salt + Sage Catering about keeping foods separate and pickling turnips. Plus, we count all the jelly beans in Polly’s giant jar of jelly beans!

What are *you* up to with jars this summer? We want to see your jar projects! Check out the fun ideas below and share them with us on on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok.

 
 
 

Thanks to all of you who guessed the number of jelly beans in Polly’s jelly bean jar! And congrats to the four closest guessers - Simon, Miles, Abbey and Spencer!

Thanks to Anika, Aarys, Rala, and Liv (who made the art for this episode!) for sharing what they know about jars. If your child wants to share what they know on the show (or just say hello) visit earsnacks.org.

Ear Snacks is a free interactive experience for families centered around kids’ voices and ideas. If you believe in this show, consider becoming a supporter for as little as $2/month on Patreon or Apple Podcasts - and thanks!

Jars: Are They The Perfect Container or WHAT?

How many jars are in your house? We ask Salt and Sage's Amy Dickens -- who has at least 110 jars -- about sharing food and jar mishaps. We talk food science and scare away some microbes with Harry Rosenblum and Hannah Fordin from the Time for Lunch podcast from the Heritage Radio Network. And we start a jar band. Obviously.

 
 
 

Can you guess how many jellybeans are in Polly’s giant 1-gallon jar? Give it a try! Comment with your kiddo's guess by following us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok.

Thanks to Anika, Liv Rala, and Aarys (who made the art for this episode!) for sharing what they know about jars. If your child wants to share what they know on the show (or just say hello) visit earsnacks.org.

Ear Snacks is a free interactive experience for families centered around kids’ voices and ideas. If you believe in this show, consider becoming a supporter for as little as $2/month on Patreon or Apple Podcasts - and thanks!

Great Music for Kids: All One Tribe's Juneteenth Mixtape

In this brand new episode of Ear Snacks, we share songs from "All One Tribe," a compilation celebrating the rich culture and diversity that Black voices bring to family music.  We also discuss the meaning of Juneteenth, the years between the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery in Texas, and how recognizing this holiday can help make the United States a better place for all.

All One Tribe / Juneteenth Mixtape

  • For All by The Wise Channel

  • Family Reunion by Fyütch (feat. Divinity Roxx)

  • I Believe by Shine & the Moonbeams

  • Clap Your Hands by The Magic Jones

  • Shine (Melanin Remix) by Alphabet Rockers

  • Nothing Wrong With The Black Crayon by DJ Willy Wow! | 

  • We All Live by Melanie DeMore

  • Mtoto Mzuri by Jabali Afrika (feat. Ahadi)

  • Beautiful Brown Babies by Kymberly Stewart

Learn more about each of these 24 GRAMMY-nominated Black family music artists across the country and on social media via #allonetribe #1tribecollective. Support the project by buying the album and sharing the music!

@tuffgonginternational @ayaworldproductions @aaronnigelsmith @shine.moonbeams @milstrills @themagicjones @thewisechannel @UncleDevinShow and @WEENationRadio @groovynatekids @fyutch @hellounclejumbo @ms.janis_music @joyfilledmusic @missjessicasworld @imculturequeen @jabaliafrika @kymberlystewartmusic @butchyg3 @msnikismusicclass @nannynikkimusic @piercefreelon @rissipalmermusic @robbi.kumalo @thestemusic @saulpaul @shine.moonbeams @mysnooknuk @alphabetrockers @fathergooseent @djwillywow

Special thanks to Aaron Nigel Smith and Family Music Forward for facilitating this mixtape.

 
 
 

For Parents: On Children & Advertising and How Kids Listen to Podcasts

We are excited to announce that Season 3 is on its way, and with it a new format! In this episode *for parents* we discuss advertising on kids podcasts, data on kids listening habits from the non-profit organization Kids Listen, express heartfelt appreciation for our audience and announce upcoming subscriber requests.

To kick things off, we could really use your help to better understand our audience! Please share some anonymous information with us by taking this three-minute survey: http://bit.ly/earpodsurvey .

For more information on Dr. Esther Rosendaal's work on kids and advertising, listen to her on this episode of "Your Parenting Mojo." If you want to learn more about Ear Snacks or how to be on the show, visit earsnacks.org.

Season 3 Trailer: What Even is Ear Snacks?

Whether you’re brand new to Ear Snacks or an old friend of the show, here’s a treat for your ears!

Are you wondering, “what happens on Ear Snacks?” Kids and grownups share what they know and are curious about what they don’t know… yet! What you hear might make you sing, giggle or want a hug.