Modernthird
is a shortlist of great stuff to simplify & live better.

Buy less. Live efficiently and enjoy more.

The best way keep your laundry soft and static-free

Felted Wool Dryer Balls

$5-15 for years of never buying dryer sheets again (and they're better for your clothes, too)

The best napkins at home

White Cloth Napkins

$20 for two to five years of feeling fancy dining at home (while saving trees, too)

The best leftover food storage containers

Glass Snap-and-Lock Food Containers

$3 per container that will last for years and never stain, make food taste weird, or get gross like plastic quickly does.

The best simple investment

VTSAX – Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund

Less than a nickel per $1000 to own part of every major US corporation and make them work for you.

The best way to keep cozy and warm at home and outside

Layers of Uniqlo Heattech

$20-50 to save hundreds of dollars on heating bills over a couple years

The best all-purpose home cleaning product

White Vinegar & Water

About $5 for a year of all-natural cleaning supplies

The best dry or liquid food storage containers

Wide Mouth Mason Jars

$1-2 per classic airtight jar that will last for years and never stain, make food taste weird, or get gross like plastic food containers.

The best single piece of cookware for your kitchen

10-inch Cast Iron Skillet

$10-20 for a lifetime of delicious easy cooking