Sounds like you've had your fair share of stinger run-ins. Thankfully I've had only one, it was from a red velvet 'ant', extra painful! Time will tell if the bees will be able to come back in numbers.

The jars were acquired from Hobby Lobby, in a package of 6 or 9, maybe $3.00 or something close to that. They are perfect for storing tiny things (not airtight). Collecting things can be very enjoyable, or a bumpy path to madness, depending on what's being collected!

In fact I did make a string of posts about cleaning a relative's house. Funny you ask because while I was there earlier today I took a few pictures for an upcoming post. Here's a little taste of what's to come: