Could ya think of me when you wee?

I am already mindful of how much I use. I use a mininum, except during THAT time each month…then all bets are off. But this week I will also get my kids on board.

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Sarcastic Mom says: Thank you so much for being willing to do something to join in with me. And good luck with the kiddos! That’s a hard act to complete, I’m sure.

this is where i totally gross everyone out by saying that i automatically only grab two squares. and then i fold them. if i need more after that, it’s another two squares. then fold those. all of you grab and scrunchers? i just don’t GET you.

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Sarcastic Mom says: Rock on sister! You’re saving mah trees, and I <3 ya. :-)

Sadly, I am guilty of using too much on toilet paper. I am not proud of this. I don’t remember how I learned doing this but I just have the basic fear of erm, leaving something down there.

It’s much easier when you use water and soap and tissue. But with tissue alone, oh my.

Anyway, this is a great post for saving the environment. It actually starts with us.

Honestly I’d rather use less computer paper, or photo paper But I totally agree – something needs to be done!

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Sarcastic Mom says: All of those things help! Seriously, if you want to do a little project and start using less of that paper, I’d love to see your post about it linked in. I do a PSBN post here every second Monday of the month, and all “Greenish” type posts are welcome to sign in every single time. Please consider it!
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I’ve always been careful of what I use, it’s just something that’s always been instinctive for me or something… DH on the other hand… *sigh*

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Sarcastic Mom says: Can you think of an incentive to get him on board, so to speak?

Oh. Hmmm. I don’t think I could do this. I have three kids well the two yr old doesn’t count but the four year old loves to jump up without using anything and the five year old grabs WAY too much and when I catch her on it she grabs more just to prove the point!

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Sarcastic Mom says: Well, I guess between the 4 and 5 year old, you even things out, right? Maybe you could just join in, at least?

IM in

my toddler? man I need to wrastle her to the ground whilst she’s screaming MAHHHH PAPERS MAAAHHHHH PAPERS to prevent her from using a roll per visit.

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Sarcastic Mom says: Thank you SO much! I really appreciate you being willing to humor me and come along for the TP Ride.

Many bathrooms here use this nifty thing called an Eco Washer instead of toilet paper. It turns an ordinary toilet into a bidet. I was inspired by you today and posted about it for my project supporting beauty in nature post.

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Sarcastic Mom says: Thanks, Shannon! You rock!

I cut back on my usage last year when the price went up, but the amount I grab has lately been creeping back up again. We’re still using what’s left of the last TP stock up when I bought 60 rolls at once. There’s still 25 rolls left so I just won’t buy any and see how long they last. Then I’ll buy 2 x 12 packs and see if we can stretch it further. Shouldn’t be too hard.

Sarcastic Mom says: Oh, you are awesome, awesome, awesome!

I tend to use only a little, because the flush on our toilet isn’t great and won’t flush tons.

Pleasant thought.

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I don’t use any.

Mostly because it never seemed sanitary to me. Dry paper?

I use a wet wipe, the kind we all use on babies. We don’t use toilet paper on diaper changes right? One wipe seems to work and is way less usage that TP. =)

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Sarcastic Mom says: We actually utilize the wet wipes here, too. But I cannot get up without drying my butthole. Wet butthole feels… wrong to me. Like I peed myself. Same for peeing… have to dry up before I pull up. Heh.

Lotus, if you look at the post, I believe the end date for the first phase is wrong. Yesterday? And what about ‘wipes’? Do they count? You know – those ‘wet ones’ for your nethers?

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Sarcastic Mom says: Thank you so much, Lou! Apparently I’m a MORON and I was thinking time goes backwards. I meant to type, “July!” It’s fixed now.
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OK….

But what do you suggest I do about the children?

They prefer to alternate between “wiping is for pussies!” and “if I pull out just a litttttle bit more I’m pretty sure I can clog the toilet.”

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Sarcastic Mom says: Come on now. If I’ve learned anything about you it’s that you are capable
of puttin’ the fear in people. No?

And wash his hands with his tongue.

To be honest, if I used any less I might as well go bare handed. CableDad and I did this experiment about 2 years ago and have *drastically* reduced the amount of paper we use.

On another note, try not flushing every time. You know the old saying, “if it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown flush it down.” You will be amazed at how much water you save that way. The results will be instant on your water bill.

BTW, my post is up.

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Sarcastic Mom says: Very cool that you did it already! Also, we already reduced the amount
years ago when we started using those adult buttwipes for poos. One wet
wipe really does the job, then you just need a little TP to dry up. He
might like those!

Also, we totally started doing yellow-mellow,brown-down back around the time
we switched to cloth diapers. I talkeda bout it on that post:
His Butt is Toxic, and Yet, Eco-Friendly!
I actually plan on doing a whole water conservation post at some point, as
well, to reiterate that, and add other WC tips.
Thanks for posting today!

OK. so I’m a bit strange. I ALWAYS use 5 squares and it’s only by habit of how I tug, it rolls out, & I stop it with my other hand. I don’t plan to count my squares while I’m pulling, because then I might skew my results by *trying* to only pull off five.

But sometimes,after I tear off my strip of TP, I count. And it’s always, always 5 squares. Isn’t that funny?

So I DO know how much I use every single time

The same can’t be said for my 19 year old stepson. I think he averages about 3/4 roll each time he craps. And then he forgets that it got clogged. And I get to find it. Lovely! Why do boys make such big turds?

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Sarcastic Mom says: I have a tendency to use the same amount of squares, too. But over time, it seems to creep up some. I want to see if I can do with less and still get by. Little things make a big difference in the long run, and I’m willing to sacrifice for the good, ya know?

Also, you might want to introduce your stepson to those wet wipes they make. That would seriously reduce his TP consumption, I promise.

I ALWAYS think of you
When I poo.

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Sarcastic Mom says: Somehow? I knew that.

I must admit, I am grossed out by some of the comments. I use very little, but my husband insists that a bidet is the only way to rid him of his addiction to thr roll- so I’m off to read what Shannon’s talking about!

Sarcastic Mom says: I find those wet wipes they make help, too. If you can’t go the bidet route for some reason, you may be able to get him to try those.
Oh, and just to gross you out some more: DOOKIE.

That is one area where I’m completely selfish. Don’t mess with my TP consumption. My husband actually comments on how quickly we go through it. Can I help that I have to pee 374 times a day right now?

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Sarcastic Mom says: Haha, I remember those times well. Pregnant ladies? I don’t ask ANYTHING
of.

Mostly because I just fear for my life.

I actually have the opposite problem with my kids. They don’t use enough toilet paper. They will tear off one tiny corner of a square of TP and give a little cursory wipe.

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Sarcastic Mom says: I’ll bet they get The Itchy Butthole later. Heh.

BTW I wanted to mention-

My brother went to China a couple years ago with his wife’s family, who are Chinese. He was unprepared for the lack of TP. It’s a very rare thing there. If you want some you have to request it before going into the bathroom, and they will hand you one square, no more. That really made me wonder about how we take it for granted.

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Wow I’m at the top of the weekly top 40! I should just comment a billion times on this one post so I can stay there all week! Mwahahahaha!

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Sarcastic Mom says: “Sneaky, sneaky, Sir.” (Mr. Deeds quote)

I’m cheating and posting a link to last month’s post. I had one set up for this month but the photo is on my PC at home. Oh well…you’ll have to wait for my example of “green” gift wrapping until next month! :O)

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Sarcastic Mom says: It’s all good! Just glad you’re playing. And can’t wait to see your next month’s post, as well!
Twitter: mommy_wins

Hee hee.. I would love to partake but I think I already should get some kind of TP conservation trophy (perhaps it could be a little Tee Pee) because for the past week I have been conscientiously using up TP out of a bag that was used at a bridal shower to make ‘TP dresses’.

Real fun stuff. While I wee I have to inspect the piece I am about to use for scratchy scotch tape first. LOL. The things I do to be green!

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Sarcastic Mom says: Haha, reminds me of when Braden was about 11 months old and pulled all the TP off our roll. We had it piled on the sink counter and used it all up from there. Fun times!

I read YOUR blog while I’m on the crapper. *snort*

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Sarcastic Mom says: You may as well. I’m full of shit.

Wow. Apparently people DON’T LIKE IT when you suggest messing with their Butthole Habits.

Sorry, guys!
Twitter: LotusCarroll

I am totally in. I try to spare as many squares as possible anyway. The challenge will be keeping my kid from playing with it while I am in the bathroom, because you know, I never pee alone anymore…

Sarcastic Mom says: Thank you for playing my butthole game. Braden fell in love with the TP as soon as he discovered it. See here for photographic evidence. We don’t keep the rolls on the wall anymore, they sit up on the sink counter. Foils the lil’ bugger!

Lotus,

I think it is a GREAT idea! I’ll mention it to my husband. He’s going to be the tough sell. And he’ll kill me if he knows I said that on a blog. EEK!

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Sarcastic Mom says: Thank you so much! Hope you can sway him… money saving arguments may work. And you can always suggest wet wipes.
Twitter: ramblingreba

CB and I use toiletpaper for more than just butt wiping, plus I often use a wet wipe on my bum. I feel more clean that way. Also, due to the weird bathroom situation, we use a “peepot” when we’re upstairs, so it means we use the toilet for pee a lot less, therefore flushing a lot less.

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Sarcastic Mom says: We use toilet paper for nose blowing, too. But I just can’t bring myself to use cloth “hankies.” *shudder* I’m a wuss about a snot-crusty piece of cloth. We do use paper-towels – but we’ve reduced the amount we use for household cleaning by using cleaning cloths. Next, I’m also going to gather up some old rags, so I can wipe up Braden’s potty training messes with cloth, too, instead of paper towels. Reduce!!!

The kids are allowed three squares. Period. (Well ok, if it’s extra messy I’ll allow them a few more. Bug, when she’s sleep-crapping, tends to pull off too much and we find a wad in there in the morning still trying to be flushed.)

For me – three for normal “bizness” and four for crap. If I’m on the rag, anything goes – or I’ll use wipes because…just, EW.

I don’t know how long a typical roll lasts in our house. it depends on whether or not I’ve made my chili or if we’ve been eating a lot of stuffed cabbage. But we do limit how much we use and we buy double rolls so we’re not running out so often.

For the record, Charmin blocks up my fucking toilet. Scott brand makes me shove my finger up my ass, and I don’t play that. Give me my store brand paper any day of the week. Strong enough to wipe your ass, but “melts” after sitting in the toilet for a few minutes and easier to flush.

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Sarcastic Mom says: Three squares is very conservative! Rock on. Also, you cracked me up in all kinds of different ways, and I thank you for that. We use Quilted Northern. I HATE Charmin. It… uh… sticks to me. ???

I use as little as possible, but that’s mainly because I’m cheap. This is true of so many areas.

Anyway, since you said my one little line in an otherwise completely unrelated post would count, I put up my link. I haven’t printed one single recipe on a piece of paper since mid- to late April, and that happens to have not used any paper, too.

I’ve limited my use of paper towels drastically and have been boycotting my dryer, too.

Sadly, all of this has more to do with my paranoia that the cost of gas is an indicator that we are totally screwed and that we are headed for tougher times, but if it helps be good to the environment, then that’s nice, too. I do like trees. And coffee. Not that coffee has anything to do with trees…

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Sarcastic Mom says: Everyone wins when you save resources AND money! You are a smart lady.

That would be a very good idea for me. The hubbs is always on me or the amount of toilet paper I use. He asks if my goal is to clog the toilet every time. I’m just obsessive like that and have to make sure NOTHING touches my hand while I wipe. I will try though!

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Sarcastic Mom says: Thanks for being willing to make the effort, babe!

Oh I SO want in, but we just potty trained C and she’s our biggest culprit right now. It’s all part of the learning curve and at least it’s better (and cheaper) than diapers, but it’s still hard to watch her use a quarter roll each time!

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Sarcastic Mom says: That really has got to be hard – getting our kiddos at that age to use less. Maybe those wet wipes for kids would help? She’ll be able to clean up with less of those, and they’re sectioned, so she can’t take more than one at a time. Maybe??

I just surferd over here from Military Mama’s blog and already see some friends joining the effort here. It’s funny, I was JUST thinking about this issue this morning so I am definately IN!

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Sarcastic Mom says: Awesome! Thanks.

I know we use a lot in our house. We can go through a 24 pack in a month and that is for a family of 5. Some weeks are better than others.
I have posted my cooling tips!

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I was running behind today, but I did get my post up!!

And as far as yours goes, I’ve already implemented this in our house! Sometimes I forget, but mostly I try to use as little as is necessary for the task at hand! It has saved us some money…it’s nice not having to run out for a new pack of TP as frequently!

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We’re already pretty mindful of it. One of my clients years ago was a major paper company. I toured a TP plant (fun times!) and it took 8 football fields of trees A DAY to make one brand of TP. One brand. This company made 5 brands of TP, plus a number of brands of paper towels and napkins. You can probably do the math.

That’s always haunted me. Good job making others aware and conscious of it though!

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Ahh Lotus, I would love to think of you while on the pot! Because of a vacation that I will be taking soon I can’t participate in the challenge exactly, but I will make sure to not over use when it comes to too much TP. I must agree with TLC, when Aunt Flo visits, all bets are off!

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This is a great idea. I did not know before tonight that they make grown-up wipes for poop! Love that idea. What are they called?

Plus, think of all the awesome slogans you can come up with for this whole nether-regions and paper experiment! Here’s a couple I thought up on the fly.

Crotches Uniting For the Environment
Saving the Earth, One A$$ at a Time

Anyhoo, I will make a concentrated effort to use less paper, and to try my best to get the family in on it as well.

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i have a long history of ALLEGED toilet paper over-consumption… i can remember my military dad very clearly barging into my room when i was about 12 and telling me that there ” is NOTHING you can do in a bathroom that requires more than 3 squares!!!”… as a woman, i know he is wrong… when my husband and i started living together he remarked out of the blue one day ” apparently toilet paper consumption is one of those exponentially increasing things… like, there are two of us now, but we consume, like, 4 times the amount of TP….” then he shot me his ” i’m just sayin’….. ” look… i leave on friday for ukraine for 10 days and one of the things we have to bring our own supply of is TP… i’m not sure the FAA weight regs will allow me to bring enough… i’m desperately afraid of the TP rationing that will ensue… but i’ll definitely be cutting back in the near future… for 10 days at least…

We already use it VERY sparingly. It takes us about 5 months (or longer) to go through a 24 pack of toilet paper. I say that’s pretty darn good! And that’s not the super duper thick shit either. Just two-ply regular rolls of Angel Soft.

I’m still with ya though!

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i purposefully use a minimum. i know there are those that use say 15 squares to wipe their butt. and then 15 more for a second wipe. i might use 4 and wipe, fold, wipe, etc… maybe that’s tmi–but serisouly, tp is one of those things like a tissue that you can use all the way up and not just snuffle on and then get a new one. that’s a bad habit people get into and its wasteful. like liquid soap. do you really need 3 lbs to wash your hands? or about 2 drops, enough to make suds? sheesh. again, sorry if its tmi

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i’m off to count rolls and blog about this tomorrow I can’t wait, thanks for inspiring me to do better!

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Okay, already! I’m in. You had me at those photos of the trees!!!

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How awesome are you, Lotus? So awesome that you can get this many people to leave comments about their toilet habits and agree to count their toilet paper rolls! You ROCK, babe.

For the record, I like the Target brand. And we all use those Cottonelle “potty wipes” because they give us that “fresh” feeling

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I will be interested to see what the difference will be.

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back from Ukraine… and i did have to use less… their wimpy toilets have trouble flushing down waste, let alone TP… i packed 4 rolls for my husband and i for 11 days… scary!!! in the end i wound up giving away one roll and leaving almost all of one behind! incidentally their toilet paper is like crepe paper… only it is a putrid brown. they could really liven things up by using some brightly colored actual crepe paper! incidentally, they don’t seem much interested in livening anything up. very former soviet union. very big dirty european city. and the trash, oh, the trash. everywhere. we think we have a litter problem here? not compared to l’viv!!! anyway, i did learn that it takes less when you have less. and after i spend a couple days taking a HOT shower 6 times a day just.because.i.can and wrapping my arm to the elbow with TP just.because.i.can i will definitely start using less!

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i used to take the maximum of what i need . I wil change this bad habit.