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I am always on the lookout for new-to-us and new products that meet any of the following criteria:
- are non-toxic (free of all or many harmful ingredients)
- are reusable and create less waste
- are free of microplastics
- help us save money
I try to feature these products within my blog posts, but also thought it would be helpful to have one page you can view for all of my recommendations. Keep in mind, my goal is not to provide you with sales or discount codes, but to alert you to products that meet the above characteristics any time of year! NOTE: This will be a growing page with new links as I post new blog posts and find new products!
Beauty:
Magnetic clips: My oldest son bought my mom a necklace from Israel. It was turning her neck black because she wasn’t able to take it off each day. Her fingers cannot do clasps. I found these magnetic clasps we were able to join to the ends. She is happy to be able to take it off each night and still get to wear it as she likes!
Food and food-related:
Glass containers: We try not to use plastic bags in our lunches each day. These glass containers come in lots of colors and have two perfect sizes for lunch items (and leftovers). They stack nicely in the fridge, too!
Stasher bags: Our other favorite product for lunches are these Stasher bags. I have tried other reusable bags and none compare! These are sturdy, easy to clean, easy to close, and save you money over the long haul! They come in many different sizes for lunches, storage, and more! These bowls are one of my favorite size sets. I also recommend this set.
Torani sugar-free vanilla syrup: I used to be awful about drinking enough water! I often want sparkling water or Zevia. But I found a hack! I pour a little of this vanilla syrup in my water bottle each day and it makes my water taste delicious! They have lots of flavors to choose from, too! It is not just for coffee!
Silicone trivets: We used to use wood or cork trivets for hot food on our table. We found that they often didn’t hold up very well. They either got burned, cracked, or snapped in half after regular use. We found these and love them! Easy to clean and look great on the table! Lots of colors and 2 styles to choose from.
Basics:
Reusable shopping bags: One of the ways we reduce waste is by bringing our own bags for shopping. I don’t always remember to use them, but I try! To make sure I have them on the go, I keep two of these in my purse. They roll/fold up into a small bundle! They have lots of color and pattern choices!
Gifts:
Durable plastic gift bags: I love to buy these beautiful reusable bags with drawstrings to give gifts in. Then the recipient can reuse the bag for a later gift or for anything they want! They come in other sizes, too.
Cloth gift bags: These bags are also nice because they come in 3 sizes and 4 different designs. Beautiful and versatile! Again, less waste because they can be reused!
Cookbook holder: This is one of my favorite gifts to give as a wedding present or wedding shower gift (if I can’t afford anything on someone’s registry.) They hold your cookbook up for easy viewing during cooking and keep your cookbook clean.
Surviving on a tight budget 