I'm storing my dried beans in half-gallon mason jars. I'm really liking it because I can see exactly what I have. I just pour in the stuff and put a lid on.

Is there something I'm missing here? I've heard some people add a bay leaf to wheat or other stuff to prevent bugs.

DH just bought me 65 more quart mason jars at our DI this week... I'm thinking of using more jars for more things, like dehydrated foods, even grains and rice.

Is this a good idea? (Sometimes I think I have a great idea and there's some disastrous aspect I hadn't thought of.)