Five favorites

1. Locking silicone jar lids (4), $15: We use glass jars to pack soups, pasta, leftovers, and even jar salads. But over time, the metal lids inevitably rust. Swap in these replacements to get the same airtight seal and reusability without the rust. 

2. Adhesive hooks (4), $10: I recently organized some things and needed somewhere to store my pajamas (I’m a huge fan of these). I dislike over-the-door hooks and racks because they don’t work well in our old house with nary a plumb doorframe. These handsome hooks have been an ideal solution applied to the back of the bathroom closet door. I’m planning to add a set to the back of every door in the house!

3. Green Clean cleansing balm, $35: On a friend’s recommendation, I tried this clean, non-toxic cleansing balm that melts off makeup and grime. I love it! It feels scrumptious and cleans deeply without making my face dry or tight. It won’t replace my trusty cleansing oil, but I have enjoyed rotating them to get the benefits of both. 

4. Paper sandwich bags (50), $5: I am constantly amazed at the sheer quantity of small bags needed in family life. We avoid plastic when possible, especially for food, so these paper sandwich and snack bags are our new best friends. They keep everything contained and come with fun stickers. I also use them for stashing non-food items, too. 

5. Ribbed tee, $8: We stumbled upon these tees when we needed a red tee for a last-minute event (cheers to middle school!) but turns out they’re great quality with a super flattering yet modest cut. My brand-conscious daughter says they’re a great dupe for Lululemon and run about $65 less (!!!). Nine versatile colors. 

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