a big faq on my instagram!
as I mentioned in my list of my favorite systems and routines, I love using subscriptions whenever we can on products we use often. because the mental load of running a household can be overwhelming, and automating what I can works reallyyyy well for me - subscriptions automate a big part of our household, especially since there are many items that we use on a predictable, regular basis to run said household.
and as a book I'm reading says, “creating structure creates freedom.” I couldn’t agree more. subscriptions can be such an easy way to add some structure to a household.
and one of my monthly routines is to review our Subscribe and Save order.
and when I shared on Instagram stories that it was Amazon Subscribe and Save day for us, and showed a photo of a biggg box on our doorstep, DMs flooded in. what do you get??
so i thought I’d share a peek into what we have added to our Amazon Subscribe & Save.
and let me say this - sometimes buying items via Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program is cheaper, yes. but sometimes, I’m paying for the convenience of automation. meaning, it may be similar in price to my grocery store, but I prefer to have it set to Subscribe and Save, rather than remember to add it to my grocery list. and I only go to the grocery store once a week, and Costco once a month (and I hardly ever go to any other stores), so sometimes I’d just rather an item arrive on my doorstep via Amazon, than seek out a separate store, online or in-person. (because a separate store takes more energy - mother mental and physical - and more time. and oftentimes that separate store tempts me to spend more.) while saving money can be a perk of subscriptions, my main goal here is automation and simplification. lighten that mental load of mine.
as always, just sharing what works for us - you do whatever works for you!
Our Amazon Subscribe and Save:
a lot of our personal things we use frequently:
most of my skincare + mascara
some of our toiletries we use on a predictable basis
epsom salt for my baths
some household items:
a lot of our cleaning products we use on a predictable basis
our dishwasher cleaner + our washing machine cleaner + disposal cleaner + coffee maker cleaner
see some of our monthly routines here
trashbags for our beloved trash can
toilet paper
some baby stuff:
diapers*
some dog stuff:
dog food*
etc
Notes:
Every now and again I do add some snacks for us/KK, too. But usually I get them through the grocery store, Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and Costco.
Diapers (and wipes) I sometimes grab from Costco when they’re on sale, but I usually get them through our Subscribe and Save order instead. Because I loveee diapers showing up on my doorstep (like my brilliant friend Lisa’s flawlessly-run household), instead of hogging half my Costco cart.
*And yes, there are tons of diaper subscriptions out there (and other subscription websites to get dog supplies) that are fantastic - I just use Subscribe and Save to keep it all in one place for me. Whatever works for you is great!
And the end!
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