The Spruce recently published “What Pros Buy Every Year for Spring Cleaning”. Check out the article to learn about Shannon’s favorite cleaning supply.
Lemon Essential Oil by Grove Collaborative
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Since our holiday gift guides were such a big hit we decided to keep the fun going with Valentine’s Day gift guides.
Weighted blankets reduce stress and anxiety and this Brooklinen version does just that. It feels like a cozy, 12lb hug and the breathable fabric doesn’t create extra heat.
Yes, you all get it….We love MZW and we love versatile pieces. This design is half backpack, half tote with all the MZW bells & whistles (a million pockets, detachable pouch, leather detailing). Plus leopard & hearts is a no brainer.
You may recall seeing this on our travel gift guide. We love anything Away - the compression board allows us to pack more outfits and the spinner wheels actually work! And now it’s available in this stunning rose gold.
It’s hard to find nice smelling perfume that lasts AND is clean. We’ve been using this set since the holidays. The scents can be layered so it’s been fun to play around creating new scents each day. The best part is that the scents are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free and phthalte-free.
We love multipurpose pieces so we’re always looking for items that can be used in many rooms. We thought this could be sweet in an entryway as decor, bathroom to corral your perfumes and pretty bottles, as a serving piece for parties or simply mounted on the wall as a piece of art. It’s hand-carved from repurposed oak.
This is a fun, modern take on the birthstone necklace. Choose up to 5 different stones and place in any order you’d like. Shannon and her best friend have these as “best friend necklaces” and wear them every single day.
Cashmere scarf sounds boring but we loved the “Made with Love” detail on the bottom and it’s super wide so it can be used as a shawl or travel blanket - another double duty product!
Or a Rhino or giraffe at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. Jared was lucky enough to visit a few years ago and came home with an (adopted) elephant for Shannon which is still one of her favorite gifts. You can read about each orphan’s story on their website and choose the orphan that speaks to you
Grove products never disappoint. This certified organic lavender essential oil is a more budget-friendly essential oil and is great for aromatherapy and home fragrance.
We’re so excited to be sharing the first edition of our holiday gift guides. We covered different categories from our personal picks to stocking stuffers to items for the cat lover (I know, big stretch but we love our cats).
First up are gifts for the no-plastic home.
As we like to say, “Keep it clean. Keep it green” .
We’ve never been fans of lunchboxes. They are bulky (both to carry and store) and have unnecessary compartments but this one has slim handles, no interior compartments and doesn’t take up a ton of storage space. Plus there are cute patterns.
If you’re an OG Tidy Nester, you know we LOVE this brand. These bags are super durable - they hold over 50 lbs - and have an interior coating which makes cleanup super easy. We love this petite size but check out their other sizes and customizable options. The mothers who handcraft this bag receive Fair Trade wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund to help them achieve their dreams thanks to the Bangladesh Project.
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Once you use this plastic-wrap alternative, you’ll never want to use plastic wrap again. This is made in the USA with certified organic cotton, it’s made with responsibly sourced beeswax, certified organic plant oils, and tree resin. It’s reusable and comes in multiple sizes. They last about a year with the proper care.
This is another OG favorite of ours. They are made with food-grade silicone and safe for use in the freezer, microwave, dishwasher, boiling water, and oven up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. We use them for everything both inside and outside the kitchen.
These reusable glass bottles are a perfect alternative to single-use plastic spray bottles. The bottles are made from partially recycled glass and the non-slip silicone sleeve provides protection. Fill the bottles with your homemade cleaning solutions or use the Grove cleaning concentrates which are free from hash ingredients.
We tend to break glass food containers more than we wish to share which is why we’re always buying glass containers with silicone protection sleeves. These containers are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe (and you don’t even have to remove the silicone sleeve)!
We’ve tried a lot of bento boxes (well Shannon has because she doesn’t like her food to touch), and this one has been a favorite for many years. Let’s get the boring stuff out the way - the corners are rounded so it’s super easy to clean, it’s leak-proof (for real) and dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe. Now on to the fun parts - this one comes with a divider (yay!), chopsticks and utensils that fit in the lid and a handy band to keep all the compartments together during your commute.
This isn’t groundbreaking but it’s our tried and true water bottle. It comes in a ton of fun colors and the triple-layered vacuum-insulated container keeps drinks cold or hot forever. The most important part - it fits in most vehicle cup holders (Fun fact - containers that do not fit in cup holders = one of Jared’s pet peeves).
We were drawn to these bags because they are Tidy Nest brand colors but after testing them out there’s more to them than just the cheerful colors. They have a long handle (about 13 inches) so it makes carrying much easier. Surprisingly they can handle quite a bit of weight (about 40 lbs according to the description). They are washable and biodegradable.
When building our Tidy Nest supply kits, we look for cleaning and household products that are sustainable, non-toxic and cruelty-free – qualities that are very important to the team members of Tidy Nest.
Since we’re breathing new life into client’s spaces, we wanted to make sure we’re not introducing any toxic products or producing excess waste. Enter Grove Collaborative. Grove Collaborative is a customizable auto-shipment service that delivers all-natural household products right to your doorstep. Grove makes products that are created with organic and plant-based ingredients, and they never use synthetic fragrance (which is s incredibly hard to find – it’s in everything!). Shannon is passionate about using cruelty-free products and was pleased to discover that Grove works exclusively with Leaping Bunny certified manufacturers to ensure everything they offer is 100% cruelty free.
Here are some products that are in our Tidy Nest supply kits:
Glass Spray Bottles with Silicone Sleeve
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