Hello Reader,,

My kids are home on spring break this week, so I’m keeping this short and sweet.

We’re leaning into a low-key week over here—making fizzy eggs, running to horseback riding and lacrosse practices, and (much to my son’s excitement) heading to see the new Mario movie. And of course, we’re getting outside as much as this unpredictably Central PA weather allows.

On the horseback riding front, we’re always trying to keep things as sustainable (aka affordable) as possible—if you’ve ever looked into riding gear, you know it adds up quickly. I shared some of our favorite ways to save (and shop secondhand).

All of this activity, though? It leads to one thing: a LOT of laundry.

Which got me thinking… if you’re anything like me, you probably don’t love paying for the same thing twice. That’s how I feel about traditional liquid laundry detergent. Why pay for a water-based product in a bulky plastic container… when you’re already paying for the water to wash your clothes?

A few years ago, I made the switch to laundry sheets—and I haven’t looked back.

They clean just as well as any detergent I’ve used, come in simple paper packaging (no plastic!), are perfect for travel, and cost about the same as concentrated liquid options—just without the extra waste.

I’ve tried quite a few brands, and honestly, they’ve all worked well. The ones I’m currently using are a favorite not just for how well they clean, but because 100% of the profit supports the Coral Reef Alliance’s Maui Watershed Restoration Project—which feels like a pretty great added impact for something I’m already buying.

If you’ve been curious about making the switch, here’s the link I use:

Affiliate note: This is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you’ll get 10% off your purchase.

Just a simple swap that’s worked really well for our family—and one less plastic container to deal with.

Hope you’re soaking up a little spring wherever you are,

— Jessica

Founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable​
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