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Why I’m Switching Dishwasher Tablets

Some of you might be surprised to see Cascade dishwasher pods in our house. 😳

But this is a great example of what mindful living looks like for me in my very real life. I have a product I bought. I found another option I’d prefer to use. And I’m finishing what I have before making the switch.

The next product waiting in the wings? Blueland’s fragrance-free dishwasher tablets.

We already use them at our condo in Carpinteria, and they work great. So this isn’t an unfamiliar product I’m buying because the packaging sounds good. It’s one I’ve used and been happy with, and now I’m bringing it into rotation at our Minnesota home, too.

Both the Cascade and Blueland came from Costco. So yes, this swap fits PERFECTLY into your “stock up” shopping trip. 💃

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Tree-Free, Toxin-Free: Why I Love Plant Paper 🌱🧻

When it comes to everyday sustainability swaps, few feel as simple—or as impactful—as switching the paper products we use daily. Enter Plant Paper: a brand that’s redefining what bathroom and household essentials can look like when they’re kinder to both people and the planet.

Most of us grew up with traditional paper products (think toilet paper, tissues, and paper towels) made from virgin tree pulp, bleached with harsh chemicals, and wrapped in plastic, because white and fluffy equaled good quality. Plant Paper turns that whole system on its head with products that are:

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