🌿 How Ditching Plastic for Glass Transformed Our Kitchen
Rooted in glass, not plastic. One choice at a time.
Looks like décor, works like a charm. This little tree hides my electric vacuum sealer I use to keep food fresher because even practical things deserve a peaceful place. 🌿🍲
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In our home, I’ve come to love the little changes…the ones that don’t demand perfection, just presence. The quiet shifts that make a space feel more aligned, more intentional, more us. One of the first small switches I made was in our kitchen, and it turned out to be one of the most impactful.
It wasn’t about a complete overhaul or tossing everything out. It started with a single mason jar.
Today, I want to share a simple, grounding swap that has brought more peace (and a lot less plastic) to our everyday food routines.
Why We Made the Switch
Plastic has a way of lingering, on our planet and in our bodies. Over time, even BPA-free plastics can break down, especially when exposed to heat (think microwaving leftovers or washing in the dishwasher). That wasn’t something I wanted near our food or our future.
Switching to glass feels like a quiet act of care. For us. For the earth. For the meals we enjoy. Besides being safer and longer-lasting, glass is just... grounding. It feels natural in your hands. It makes your fridge and shelves look tidy and intentional. And there’s something really satisfying about seeing colorful food through a clear jar.
What We Use Instead
• Mason jars
These are a staple in our kitchen. I use them for everything: dry goods like rice and oats, smoothies, even prepped salad toppings.
But the real game-changer?
This electric mason jar vacuum sealer 🌱
I didn’t even know it existed until recently, and now I use it constantly. It gently pulls the air out of the jar, helping things like nuts, grains, and herbs stay fresher and tastier for longer. I love that it’s such a simple, quiet tool that extends the life of our food and helps us waste less. It just makes sense…practical, satisfying, and a little bit magical.
• Repurposed jars
I keep the glass jars that pesto or pasta sauces come in. They're great for storing little bits, snacks, homemade dressings, even seeds. Plus, it feels good to reuse something rather than recycle it right away.
• Glass Snapware
These are our go-to for leftovers, lunches, and meal prep. They stack well in the fridge, go from freezer to oven, and the lids snap tight for peace of mind.
Final Thoughts
It might seem like just a jar, just a container, but these quiet choices add up. Each time we reach for glass instead of plastic, we’re choosing something sturdier, safer, and more in tune with the kind of home we’re trying to grow.
Natural living isn’t about doing it all at once, it’s about layering in little shifts that feel good to your body, your rhythm, and your values. This one felt right for us, and maybe it will for you, too.
Because raising healthy families and building rooted homes starts with what we do daily… how we store our food, how we care for our space, and how we model mindful living. Even in the smallest choices, we’re planting seeds.
🌿 In the rain, we root. In the wild, we grow.
