12 Common Things You Should Stop Buying in 2021 (and What to Purchase Instead)

3. Bottled water

Seeing as tap water and bottled water are virtually indistinguishable in terms of quality, according to the Mayo Clinic, there’s no reason for you to waste money on cases of bottled water.

We understand that some households may be concerned about the purity of their local tap water, but there are far more affordable options out there, especially in the long run. You could start with purchasing a simple pitcher filter or you could invest in an under-sink or faucet-mounted filtration system.

Of course, you may also need water on the go. In that case, reusable water bottles should do the trick, no need to keep buying them while you’re out and about.

4. Natural diamonds

Some couples may be willing to drop thousands of dollars for natural diamonds but… should they? Plenty of research on the matter has proven how companies have pretty much fabricated a need for them, especially for engagement rings. Worst of all, we all fell for it.

You should consider buying lab-grown diamonds instead- just as pretty and at a fraction of the price, typically 50% less than the real deal.

You might think that the difference in price means they’re of lesser quality, but the truth is that even gemologists have a hard time telling natural and lab-grown diamonds apart.

By doing this you’ll not only save money, but you’ll also avoid the uncertainty of buying a conflict diamond!