In addition to silicone baking cups, I also received cloth napkins at Christmas.
I have a few cloth napkins that are still like new after being in my possession for 10 years, but I needed more so I could just wash one load of napkins a week. My previous cloth napkins (with farm animals!) had pretty much only been used for wrapping bread in a basket.
My new cloth napkins are casual, machine-washable cotton in neutral, creamy colors like beige and light olive. I have a separate little mesh basket that I throw the dirty napkins in, and I do a napkin load about once a week.
Not a bad deal at all. Cloth napkins can be no hassle. Who wants shiny, ironed formal napkins to wipe their spaghetti sauce on anyway?
If you make the switch to cloth napkins, just pick some durable cotton napkins in colors you can live with. Don’t iron them! Go with organic cotton if you can.
For storage, I was able to reuse a wire basket in which I received a Starbucks gift package. It looks nice and it saves me drawer place.
Best of all, I don’t have to buy paper napkins anymore. I’m producing less trash and using fewer resources. And, cloth napkins don’t crumble in your hands!
This is a small step that feels good, literally. Paper is never so soft as cotton.
Light Green Stairs 
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