• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Crafts, Recipes, and Imperfect Families!

  • Family
    • Parenting
    • Grief and Loss
    • Pets
    • Health and Wellness
  • Crafts & DIY
    • Gardening
  • Frugal Living
    • Finances
      • Coupons
  • Travel
  • Entertainment
    • Movies/TV
    • Products
    • Books
    • Giveaways
      • Winners
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breads
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Snacks
    • Breakfast
  • About
    • Meet Dina
    • Work with Me
    • PR/Disclosure
    • Sponsor Me!
    • Our Gift Guide

5 things you never have to purchase again!

08/17/2015 by Dina 16 Comments

38 Shares
Share
Tweet7
Pin31
Share
Share

5 things you never have to purchase again!

There are certain things we buy that aren’t really necessary. There are some things we can reuse and get more use out of so that we don’t have to repurchase them again. Here’s a few things I bought so that I do not have to buy these items again. It’s good for your wallet and good for the environment! 

 

5 Things you never have to repurchase again (2)

 

  1. Straws  Glass straws are so much better for the environment. If you’re going to use a straw make it a glass one. We send so many plastic straws to the landfill and it’s got to stop. We’re creating so much waste just in straws. The glass is better for us and better for the environment and we never have to worry about the plastic ones going to the landfill again while using glass. 
  2. Fabric softener sheets These are so toxic to us. They can easily be replaced with wool dryer balls and aluminum foil balls. The wool dryer balls decrease drying time and soften your clothes. The aluminum foil balls takes away the static cling and leaves your clothes dry and clean. No neurotoxins need come back into your house! 
  3. Laundry detergent I make my own laundry detergent. That way I know exactly what is in it and my clothes get clean with much less chemicals and a less harsh impact on the environment. It’s a win/win.
  4. Paper Towels I have a ton of kitchen towels. We use them for everything from napkins at dinner to drying our hands while I’m cooking and cleaning. There’s no need to buy paper towels if you have enough kitchen towels to use all the time. It saves you so much money to just use your own kitchen towels. 
  5. Women’s feminine products or disposable diapers They make cloth everything now. Everything is made to be washed in the washer. It’s a wonderful thing. When you use those feminine products you are putting tons of chemicals up close and personal with your body. It’s not a good thing. Once you get used to using the cloth items they’re so much better for you and our home planet. Choose cloth pads and cloth diapers!

Well I’m not trying to get you to change your life. But I’d love for you to give some of these ideas a try. Just to plant a seed and see if there’s someone out there that says, “You know what she’s right. I need to cut some chemicals out and why not save money at the same time!” It’s a win for everyone but especially for you by getting chemicals out of your life and off your body! 

Which one of these tips are you willing to try to go without buying? 

There are affiliate links in this post. Which means if you choose to buy something through the links I may get a nickel to help keep the site running! Seriously. 

  • Summer is almost over…
  • Interviewing Emilia Clark from Solo #HanSoloEvent
  • LulaRoe Giveaway 3/24 US
  • Sometimes it’s hard to not be sad during the holidays.
  • Mission Giveaway Alternavites @alternavites #payitforward
  • A Dog’s Purpose coming soon 1/27 #ADogsPurpose
  • Wipes are for more than cleaning babies bottoms! #ad #TripleClean @Huggies
  • 5 Tips to keep your senior dog well #ad @PetSmart @Wellness #WellnessPet

38 Shares
Share
Tweet7
Pin31
Share
Share

Filed Under: Family, Finances, Frugal living, Home Tagged With: saving money

Previous Post: « School Lunches Gluten-free School Lunch: Sandwich on a Skewer
Next Post: Gain confidence with color in this Monroe and Main #MMColorConfidence »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

    09/17/2015 at 5:02 pm

    This is such a cool list! I’ll definitely be looking in to the glass straws. That’s better for the environment, too.

    Reply
  2. Melissa Pezza

    09/17/2015 at 5:09 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this! I’m really excited to get some glass straws and make my own laundry detergent.

    Reply
  3. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    09/17/2015 at 5:14 pm

    I never thought to get glass straws before. I think I am going to invest in some because my little one loves to drink from straws.

    Reply
  4. Jeanette

    09/17/2015 at 6:19 pm

    My SIL does the glass straws and I stopped buying paper towels a few years ago. I have never made my own laundry! I should try that once!

    Reply
  5. Julie (xfallenmoon)

    09/17/2015 at 9:50 pm

    Absolutely adore this article. I’m trying to be more conscious about the chemicals in my home and trying to reduce them as much as possible. One at a time of course.

    Reply
  6. lisa

    09/17/2015 at 10:10 pm

    I make my own laundry detergent too! It makes the laundry smell so much better and our clothes seem to look better!

    Reply
  7. Kiwi

    09/18/2015 at 12:07 am

    OMG I never thought about owning glass straws! Thats such a great idea and of course better for the enviroment!

    Reply
  8. ascendingbutterfly

    09/18/2015 at 1:38 am

    I can certainly try the Glass Straws idea, it will be like the wine charms we use for the adult beverages, this way kids visiting can have their own color and know which cup is theirs!

    Reply
  9. miss (@thedealmatch)

    09/18/2015 at 1:41 am

    I think we need a reusable straw.. we’ve been buying a one time use straw… i think it’s pretty bad for our environment

    Reply
  10. Ourfamilyworld

    09/18/2015 at 4:43 am

    I like the idea of making my own laundry detergent. I have to try this. We’re using metal straws instead of plastic straws.

    Reply
  11. Annemarie LeBlanc

    09/18/2015 at 4:51 am

    Cloth diapers are so much easier on a baby’s sensitive skin. I recommend using them. No more diaper rash and it is also environment friendly.

    Reply
  12. yumeating

    09/18/2015 at 7:42 am

    These are all great ideas! I have been trying to make more things so that I can buy less. It saves me money , but just makes me feel better overall.

    Reply
  13. Chubskulit Rose

    09/18/2015 at 9:00 am

    These are great tops. We have glas straws at home and the kids uses it a lot.

    Reply
  14. Kisa Johnson

    09/18/2015 at 11:10 am

    I don’t really like glass straws, I had some and they break SO easily. I have stainless steel straws instead now, and I LOVE those!

    Reply
  15. Kathy

    09/18/2015 at 4:05 pm

    I need to get some of those glass straws. I have heard about them and I keep forgetting to check them out. My daughters and I love using straws, so I’ll need to check more in to this.

    Reply
  16. upliftingfam

    09/19/2015 at 3:52 pm

    I have considered cloth pads but I am just afraid that they wouldn’t keep up with my body. 🙂 I need to make my own laundry soap though.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please check out our disclosure page at https://www.myunentitledlife.com/contact-me for more details.

Primary Sidebar

Follow Me Please!

Visit Us On YoutubeVisit Us On TwitterVisit Us On FacebookVisit Us On LinkedinVisit Us On PinterestVisit Us On InstagramCheck Our Feed
Meet the Blogger!

Hi, I'm Dina and welcome to my blog! I blog about all things southern and fun! I'm trying to raise un-entitled kids in an entitled world! Welcome to my UnEntitled Life! You'll find recipes, crafts, travel, and money saving tips here. I love my front porch, my family and decorating ideas too! Not necessarily in that order! Grab your favorite drink and hang out with me!

Join our gift guide today!

Join our Gift Guide

What I’m Currently Reading

the perfect marriage book

Visit my Most Popular Articles in a Series

 photo mothers-day-gift-ideas...._zpsge7hn8so.jpg
 photo d779096c-f780-441b-be62-828f48186255_zps008ijtoh.jpg
 photo instant-pot-recipes-for-beginners-my-unentitled-life-1_zpsrna3ijzp.jpg
 photo e6a23363-7ad9-4c70-8893-bceff608c3ca_zpsyabzpfno.jpg
 photo f241c382-cd2d-4358-887e-06e0926da232_zpsbb2ddwi9.jpg
Visit My UnEntitled Media's profile on Pinterest.

Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework My UnEntitled Media Site Designs

Organization LogoLogo Header Menu