If you are anything like us, you would like to be a better consumer but you are always fighting budget and time constraints. Here is a quick list of items that are not only cruelty-free and minimal plastic but also a great deal. In the long run these will help you save money.
- All-Purpose Cleaner by Gaia Natural: We love this $26 starter kit. It sounds pricey but it is not once you realized that ONE bottle cleans the whole house + makes 12 refills.
- Paper Towels by Kitchen + Home Store: This is for the people that don't yet want to give up normal paper towels. Maybe the savings will convince you? $9.99 for the equivalent of 6 months of paper towels.
- Qtips by Last Swab: Produce no more cotton swab waste with these Last Swabs for $11.95, One is equivalent to the price of 2 boxes.

Last Swab, source: tiltedmap.com
- Razor by Henson Shaving: This Canadian brand really takes the cake. Did you know the average person spends X on disposable razors? This one costs $70 and will last a lifetime (comes with a lifetime guarantee). You only have to buy blades and they are each $0.25.
- Toothbrush by Boonboo: These are probably the most affordable bamboo toothbrush we have found. 4 for $7! You can replace them every six months and not feel bad.
- Ziploc Alternatives by Full Circle Home: It's hard to break up with ziplocs. Here's a great alternative and they are only $5.99
- Plastic Wrap Alternatives by Bee's wrap: Turn any container without a top into a functional container. Each wrap lasts about a year and all you have to do is rinse and air dry to clean. These come in packs of 3 for $18.99.
- Toothpaste by Hello: This one is good for traveling since it comes in a cute aluminum case.

Henson Shaving, source: hensonshaving.com
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