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” .
Reusable Lunch Bag Insulated Lunch Box
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.
Petite Market Bag in Natural with “BE WELL”
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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Reusable Bee's Wrap
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.
Stasher Bags
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.
All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate + Glass Spray Bottle with Silicone Sleeve
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.
Glass Food Storage
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)!
Bento Lunch Box
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.
Swell Bottle
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).
Mesh String Shopping Bag
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.