Talking about conscious consumption while recommending products can feel contradictory.
I understand that.
But when I share products on this blog, it is not to encourage you to buy more.
It’s to help you buy less — especially as a mother.
Motherhood changes the way we consume
Becoming a mom changes everything.
Suddenly, every choice feels heavier.
Every product promises safety.
Every label claims to be healthier.
Every ad whispers:
“A good mom would buy this.”
Without realizing it, we start consuming out of fear instead of need.
More products.
More research.
More decisions.
More mental load.
This is exactly what I want to step away from.
I don’t recommend “extra” products
The products I mention here are not additions to an already long list.
They are replacements.
Replacing:
- disposable with reusable
- plastic with durable materials
- constant re‑buying with a one‑time purchase
When I recommend something, it’s because it removes multiple future purchases — not because it adds another one.
Buy once, not every month (because parents are tired)
Most products I share are things I personally use.
I own them.
I live with them.
I don’t buy them again and again.
They were bought once, and that was it.
As parents, constant re‑buying is exhausting.
Running out.
Forgetting.
Adding it back to the list.
Buying once — and being done — is a form of relief.
Yes, the initial cost is sometimes higher.
But over time, it is often the simplest and most economical option — financially and mentally.
The perfect example: reusables
Let’s take something very simple.
Reusable towels.
— Yes, they cost more upfront.
— Yes, they require a small habit change.
But:
- you don’t buy them every week
- you don’t store twenty of them
- you don’t throw them away constantly
Personally, I have two.
And that’s enough.
Not ten.
Not twenty.
Two.
Because sufficiency is the goal not abundance.
Less, but better (for family life)
Every product I recommend has something in common:
✔️ it lasts a long time
✔️ it replaces multiple items
✔️ it simplifies daily life
These are what I call “free” objects.
Once they’re part of your home, they disappear from your mental load.
Less to manage.
Less to clean.
Less to replace.
And more energy for what actually matters.
What you won’t see here
You won’t see:
- unnecessary product lists
- seasonal “must‑haves”
- trendy items with short lifespans
I don’t believe in responsible accumulation.
I believe in enough.
Especially in a home with children.
Recommending is a responsibility
As a mother, I take recommendations seriously.
When I share a product or a link, I do it with a clear intention:
👉 to help you buy less
👉 to help you exit the disposable cycle
👉 to help you keep what you buy for a long time
If a product needs constant replacement, it doesn’t belong here.
Buying less means choosing better
True conscious consumption isn’t about finding a green version of everything.
It’s about asking:
Do I really need this?
Will it last?
Will it reduce my mental load as a parent?
Will it prevent future purchases?
If the answer is yes, then sometimes buying once is a deeply sustainable — and peaceful — act.
And if it’s not…
Choosing not to buy anything is always a valid option.
For the curious one, here’s the link to see what diaper I use and why.
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