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Reusable Swaps: How to Stop Buying Trash
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items Disposable products can be useful and convenient, but regularly having them on our shopping list was really straining our monthly budget. Over the years, we've made a conscious effort to reduce how many disposables we buy, and I'm proud to say we've ...
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Low-Waste Kitchen
Little Bit of Laundry
Baby Budget
For the Ladies
Low-Waste Kitchen
A few of our favorite kitchen swaps that have stood the test of time. We buy as much as we can in bulk to save money in the long run, and investing in reusable storage has made it easier to keep our pantry staples organized and accessible. By cutting...
These bags are so sturdy! Way cheaper than stash bags and my kids love the patterns. I can write on them when I send them in school lunches and it comes right off in the wash. We do have to hand wash them, but they are so easy to clean. My hubby put ...
melii Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags, 4 Pack
We love these!! They are so much more absorbent than any paper towel. you can wash them in the sink with some dish soap and they dry perfectly. if they are really gross you can put them in the dishwasher or wash machine. They hold up through tons of ...
RECYCO Swedish Dishcloths 6 Pack 8x7"
Easy to clean! We take ours apart and throw them right in the dishwasher with the silverware then air dry on a rack after. We've had them forever, they are a great product that lasts.
Reusable Stainless Steel Straws 4 Pack
They're so useful — baby food, yogurt, pasta sauce, you name it. They freeze well, you can write on them (and it washes off easily), and they’re dishwasher-safe, though I prefer to hand wash them. If you're sending them to school or daycare, make sur...
Simple Modern Refillable Food Pouches 10pk
These are the only kitchen towels you will need. My Grandma swears by them, and she is rarely wrong about kitchen essentials. They dry the dishes, cover rising dough, work as a cheese cloth, clean up messes, anything and everything you can think of. ...
Flour Sack Kitchen Towels 100% Cotton 28x28
I have this french press on another list too. It's perfect for a small kitchen. No need for filters, and it makes a really good cup of coffee.
Utopia Kitchen French Press Coffee Maker - 1 Liter
Little Bit of Laundry
The only thing thrown away it the laundry room in lint, and even that sometimes gets recycled into fire starters for future camping trips. We keep our laundry as simple as possible and try not to buy extra products we just don't need.
My first eco-friendly swap was investing in wool dryer balls. They are cheaper in the long run, better for our clothes and are a much better option for those of us with sensitive skin.
Wool Dryer Balls by Friendsheep - 6 Pack
This one isn't necessarily reusable but it's an honorable mention. Add a few drops to your wool dryer balls and the room will smell heavenly. It takes a long time to go through this bottle.
Majestic Pure Lavender Essential Oil 4oz
Baby Budget
When did diapers get so expensive! Every year the prices go up and the quality goes down. Investing in these products right away can feel like a huge expense but in the long run it is so worth it. We save at least $120 a month by switching to cloth. ...
My FAVORITE diapers. Hands down. We tried a few brands that friends recommended but in the end Lil'Helpers were the clear winner. The system is so simple and they worked well at daycare. I invested in 10 diapers and after 2 years of constant washing ...
The Best Reusable Tank Cloth Diapers - Lil Helper
I wish I had invested in these sooner. If you are already cloth diapering then these are a no brainer. We still buy disposables wipes for travel but now we can make a box of Costco wipes last most of the year.
OsoCozy Flannel Baby Wipes 15 Pack 8x8
These are awesome diaper liners for over nights and long car rides. I actually only use half of this set for diapers though. The other half I used as period pads while my baby was little. I'm actually really glad I tried this first, it made purchasin...
Wegreeco 12 Pack Reusable 5-Layer Charcoal Inserts
Wet bags aren't just for diapers! We always have one in the go-bag just in case. You never know when you'll need it. It was nice to have this summer for the pool too. We get away with only having 2 because I am constantly doing laundry, but if I had ...
ALVABABY Wet/Dry Bags - Waterproof
We bought this to spray solids off of dirty cloth diapers. It does the job well and its easy to install.
New Version Handheld Bidet Sprayer for Toilet
For the Ladies
No pink tax here—just reusable products designed to save you money every cycle. You’ll always have what you need on hand, without the extra cost of disposables.
Just get a cup. Any cup. This one is my favorite and now I have 2. Once you figure it out, you'll think you were crazy for spending so much money on tampons.
Saalt Cup | Menstrual Cup
It took me a bit to finally give this a try, but I’m glad I did. A friend from work recommended trying a menstrual disc, and I started with an affordable one just to see how it went—it’s been a great addition to my lineup of reusable products.
Ecoblossom Menstrual Disc - Set of 2
I loved their diapers so much and these pads are made from the same materials. This company is really impressive overall in quality and I feel good supporting them.
Reusable Menstrual Pads
Period panties look and feel like regular underwear but have built-in absorbent layers to handle your flow. They’re washable, reusable, and save you money while giving you reliable protection. Personally I prefer the boy shorts, they are super comfy ...
Knix period underwear