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February 2024 by Molly DeCristofaro
Simple Bare Necessities is a TRUE gem, and one of my new all-time favorite spots. I moved to the area in November, and Michaela (the owner of SBN) has created such a positive, community-focused environment that makes me so excited to come back every week (I am ALWAYS thinking of reasons I need to go back!!) I am so passionate about living sustainably, and SBN makes it so easy and fun - I am SO glad SBN exists and that it is making shopping sustainably affordable and accessible to the communities of northern Jersey. Plus, SBN has the cutest sustainable swaps (the retro tissue boxes make me smile), and I feel like I'm having fun shopping there, even though it's for basic (or should I say Bare!??) necessities :) 110% can't recommend SBN enough - we need more shop owners like Michaela in this world.
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February 2024 by Abby Illingworth
My favorite refill shop! They have everything I need and then some. I’ve been introduced to so many more sustainable options here. The owner is the sweetest and always super helpful!
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February 2024 by Rebecca Keenan
Lovely little store. Has so many essentials. I get my olive oil, oats, cleaning and bath products here. Employees and owner always super helpful. Bring your own containers or they have a supply people donate. We go once a month to stock up. Feel so good to shop here.
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February 2024 by Susannah Nagle
This is a lovely little shop. They have a great selection of items for your pantry, household (laundry, cleaning, etc.) and personal care. The staff is friendly and helpful and the products are clearly selected with care and attention (organic pantry items, clean and chemical-free household and personal care products). Love the scents for dish soap, hand soap, body wash, detergent, etc. It’s a pleasure to shop here. Simple Bare Necessities has made it easy and fun to reduce waste in my house and I’m always finding new ideas when I go to do my regular refills.
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February 2024 by Robin Curras
I always walk away feeling good after buying from SBN. I'm grateful this exists in Sparta. I will keep supporting so I have the option of doing the right thing for the environment. (Today, I bought pine nuts for making pesto. Next time, it will be dried fruit or spices.)
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February 2024 by Suzanne Lowery
This place is awesome. Bring your own reusable containers or use theirs to bring home everything from laundry detergent and deodorant to spices, nuts, pasta and flour. This is the way the world should work if we have any hope for the planet. Spread the word!
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February 2024 by Catherine Lambert
Fantastic refill store! Everything you need for your grocery (except fresh produce) and your home can be found here! Friendly and helpful staff make this adventure pleasant every time. Highly recommend!
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February 2024 by Harley McMahon
LOCAL BULK SHOP. This place is all about practicing what you preach. You want to be sustainable? Come here and learn the many different ways you can create a sustainable life.
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February 2024 by Erin Scudder
My absolute favorite place to shop! Mikaela and her team are so kind and helpful. The selection of products is amazing, in fact almost all of my health and beauty aids are now purchased there. I feel great knowing I am helping the environment by refilling there. The peanut butter cups and dried mango are our favorite snacks, and I can’t live without the lemon lavender hand soap. It is always a good day when I stop by!
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January 2024 by Dawn McMahon
Beautiful shop filled with sustainable goodies! A visit to this refill and eco friendly product filled store will not disappoint.
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January 2024 by Christine Whitehead
What an amazing shop! I love being able to bring my own container & buy what I want, knowing that's 1 less container in the landfill. There are so many sustainable products available & even great gifts! The owner & her team are so passionate about zero waste & it shows!
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January 2024 by Elizabeth Billyard
SBN is a true Zero Waste Store. They carry a full range of products from pantry staples to cleaning and self care products. I've been looking for a while and am thrilled that somebody has finally opened a store like this within driving distance. Their in-store system is very convenient: you can bring your own containers or use theirs, and you pay by weight for the difference between the full and empty container. I can see myself fast becoming a "regular."
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January 2024 by Donna Betsch
Absolutely the sweetest shop. My first experience with a sustainable/all natural type store. Mikaela is the best & beyond super helpful/knowledgeable. Is now one of my regular go-tos
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January 2024 by Meghan Moyer
I feel sorry for you if you don’t live close enough to this shop! I love it and everyone that works here is so kind. It’s the easiest win win there ever was. Thank you Mikaela for all you do and what you’ve created.
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January 2024 by Rob Poswall
Such a great place and the people who work there are so helpful and nice!
