LIFE WISDOM / WORTHY GOODS
Everyday items that make life a little easier.
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Three shopping bags fold into this zippered sack for easy storage and handling.
Pack Your Bags
By now, you’ve probably gotten
into the swing of bringing
reusable bags when you go to
the grocery store — that is,
when you remember. This
handy tote system from MY
ECO simplifies the whole
proposition. Three giant
reusable bags are tucked
into a zippered sack, and
each is designed to pack your
groceries securely — one is
insulated for refrigerated and
frozen goods, and another is
padded for glass bottles. They
contain enough space to hold
a week’s worth of groceries for
a family of four. $25 a set at
www.getmyeco.com.
Greener Cleaner
These all-purpose soaps from
EO can handle a laundry list
of tasks, from hand-washables
to grimy bathroom floors. No
toxic traces here, just a combination of pure essential oils
with powerful crud-removing
coconut acids. $10–$16;
www.eoproducts.com.
Shaker Maker
This shaker bottle from Zyliss
comes with a removable plastic
mixer “blade” that attaches
to most blenders, so you can
make your smoothie directly in
the bottle. Available at natural
markets and many kitchenware
stores for about $6; you can
also find online stores at
www.zylissusa.com.
Handy Lotion
This rich, citrusy cream from
Weleda leverages sea buck-
thorn to help soothe and repair
hardworking hands, combining
it with pro-vitamin A, vitamin
E and organic sesame oil to
moisturize down deep. About
$11, this hand cream and other
Weleda products are available
at natural markets and select
Target stores. Learn more about
the company’s philosophy at
www.usa.weleda.com.
All-Purpose Pump
Whether you use it for dish
soap, hand soap, lotion or all of
the above, this stylish Penguin
Pump dispenser from Umbra
lends a clean, uncluttered look
to any surface. Its wide, rounded
pump surface provides a nice
ergonomic experience, and the
vertical window lets you see
when it’s time to refill. Designed
by Luciano Lorenzatti. Available
in bright blue, green, red, black
or nickel for $14.50 from www
. delight.com.
