WW: Toilet Paper Rolls {Linky}

I decided when the pandemic happened that I wouldn't hoard toilet paper. I in fact bought a lot before the pandemic went down. 

Instead of hoarding toilet paper, I hoarded the toilet paper rolls. 

I decided to cut them, paint them, and cut them into 1/4" strips. 

Then it was weaving time! At first I didn't like how the process went. Weaving with thin cardboard isn't quite the same at weaving with fabric. I eventually got the hang of it. Clothes pins work great as clamps. 

The table runner is coming out pretty good. The sections will be painted with varnish. I have to decide if I want to sew them together, or sew them to a fabric backing. 

What crazy projects have you worked on lately?

Superior Bidet Review

The day after my sinus surgery happened a package arrived! I got a Superior Bidet to review! 

What is a Superior Bidet?

This is their most popular bidet toilet attachment. It cleans everywhere, so you use less toilet paper. The supreme model is an attractive design that leaves you feeling clean. It has an adjustable dual nozzles, so women and men both will leave the bathroom feeling clean.

Instructions:

The instructions were pretty easy to follow. My husband put it in. I went to go get allergy shots, and by the time I got home we had a new improved toilet! He went from being irritated with me because I didn't tell him about this, to saying it was easy to install.

There was a mishap. He forgot a washer. He did make one trip to the hardware store for toilet seat risers. Otherwise everything was included except for the tools!

Our box had easy to understand instructions:

If you get this, and instructions happen to not be included by accident, or you've misplaced them, there's a set of instructions on their website as well.

What a Superior Bidet looks like:

It's nice! It's like a remote for your tush! I do wish the tubing was hidden, but otherwise it's modern looking. The first time I used it I was excited and nervous. That sounds kind of silly. It is just water. I get nervous with anything new really.

Features of the Superior Bidet:

• There are adjustable dual nozzles that help with rear and feminine washing. I've used both, and they work. 

• It says that all body types and shapes welcome! Isaak used it, and his 9 year old self got water all over. Either he needs practice, or his butty is just too small. I'm thinking he needs practice.

• It has a discreet retractable nozzle.

• Adjustable water temperature from cold to hot, and somewhere in between. I think we have it set right in the middle now.

• Easy installation to cold & hot water connections.

• Easy installation using existing water supply and toilet seat components. 

• Really all you need is a hammer and screwdriver. We did get toilet seat risers. I think that was optional. They give you everything else. 

• There's a self-cleaning feature flushes nozzle with fresh water. That's great if someone is sick. I was on antibiotics, but I really didn't get sick with them like I normally do.

• Ergonomically-designed control panel with attractive, chrome-finished dials that seamlessly adjust the water pressure.

• High quality components including ceramic core internal valve. We've experienced no leaks and this is a safer operation.

What's the right Bidet for you?

I'm glad I got the Superior Bidet - $89.99. It's great that it has different water temperatures. What are some of their other options?

• Deluxe Bidget - $79.99
• Standard Bidet - $69.99
• Base Bidet - $59.99

Each one has less features than the top Bidet - the Superior Bidet is the best! I think in comparison to other brands this is so inexpensive!

Transform your toilet into a booty wonderland!

The boys had a friend get together. They made sure to tell their friends all about our Superior Bidet. It was so funny.

I know I feel much more clean after having one!

Do you know... 

• that flushable wipes are not even supposed to go down the drain? People mess up their toilet every year using them. 

• how many trees are taken down every year just for toilet paper? On the average Americans families spend $400 a year just on toilet paper. 

• bleach is added to most toilet paper and tampons. I could do with a little less bleach! 

Having a Bidet solves all those problems!

Have you ever used a Bidet?

Disclaimer: I received a Superior Bidet to help assist with this review. The company in no way influenced my opinion of the product. I only review products I think my readers or family will enjoy. 

Once Upon a Poop...

If poop stories gross you out, do not read this. If you don't get grossed out, you will be laughing at this story.

Tonight Isaak hardly ate. He said, "Mom this is the grossest steak I've ever had!" It was a veggie burger...

Then he had to poop. It took awhile.

Then I heard the dreaded, "Mom I'm done!" That's when I'm thinking, I just sat down. Oh man I need to train this kid how to wipe his own butt!

I went to wipe him. The roll of toilet paper had brown on it. I said, "Isaak why does the toilet paper have poop on it?

Isaak said, "Mom my poop wouldn't come out. I had to help it with my fingers!"

I'm thinking, GROSS!

I wipe him and tell Isaak, "You have to wash your fingers with soap and water!"

Isaak says, "No! I don't have to. I wiped them off on the toilet paper!"

Don't worry, I made him wash his hands!

Boys!!!!

The Things Isaak Says!

Before I get into what Isaak said, I should tell you about our night:

• We went to cousin Evan's Ice Cream Social. There we had pizza, water and a cupcake. Ya no veggies tonight. They don't serve what I call "the good stuff" at events like that. 
• Isaak wanted to eat his cupcake before his pizza. I wouldn't let him and he wasn't happy with me. He got over it when he realized that we all had to wait to eat our cupcakes. I was stupid for not asking for white frosting on all our cupcakes! Aunt Terra's boys were all clean looking, and Isaak looked like a Smurf by the time he was done! Mica got white frosting, so he was pretty clean.
• We played a few games. Then it was time to go home. I wanted to catch some of Daddy's art opening. You can see his work here. The boy's clearly didn't want to leave the Ice Cream Social. Of course not! What little kid would want to leave fun games that their cousin's get to stay and play? 
• We went to walk back to Aunt Terra's where our car was parked. The whole way back I listened to Isaak cry about how he needed to go number 2, how he wanted up, he picked his nose and wanted me to take care of his booger {yuck}! I made him walk {it wasn't too far}. I know I'm a mean Mommy. We got back, went into Terra's house, and he wouldn't even go potty. 

That leads into what Isaak said:

• Isaak's nose was snotty, so I wiped it with some toilet paper. 
• He looked up at me and said, "Gross don't wipe my nose with toilet paper! That's what you wipe my butt with Mommy!"
• I explained to him that toilet paper can be used for both purposes. He wasn't buying it!

Off to Daddy's show:

• Ya it never happened. The whole way home Isaak complained of his tummy hurting. Mica was hungry and thirsty. I looked back at them, and thought they looked dirty from playing outside and eating cupcakes.
• Daddy was totally fine with that. It's not like we haven't seen his work before.

Toilet Paper and Food Bandit's

Toilet Paper Bandit

• Last night Isaak was going potty. He's pretty self reliant with going number 1. 
• The only thing, is that he sometimes needs help with is pulling down and up his pants. Mica has peanut sized hips and butt, so he rarely has to unzip/zip or unbutton/button to pull his pants up and down. Isaak on the other hand has to do both.
• I went in to assist Isaak with getting his pants pulled up; when I noticed that the top of the toilet seat had water on it. Isaak's hands were wet! He had a guilty look on his face, but said nothing.
• I was thinking, "Oh no! Is that water or pee?" I just had Daddy wash Isaak's hands and change his shirt. 
• I didn't think too much of it. 
• Later on Isaak had to go potty. I noticed inside the toilet bowl that there was toilet paper popping out of the hole where the water comes out to fill up the bowl. Isaak tried plugging it up previously! 
• I was thinking, "Gee wiz! Do I put my hands in there to yank it out?" Nope I got kitchen tongs, they can be washed in the dishwasher! Worked like a charm. 
• Then I got after the toilet paper bandit! 

Food Bandit

• Later on I talked to Grandma and Grandpa Spiehs {my parents} on the phone. They said that they had an interesting evening as well. Great Grandma Kent {who has Alzheimer's disease} was brought over for dinner. 
• They had Mashed potatoes, Meatballs and Red Gravy {a family classic}. 
• Great Grandma Kent is in a home now, and is taken out sometimes to hang out with the fam. 
• She started to mix all her food together. Fruit and all. I've seen her do this, so it was no surprise to me. When my mom was busy with dishes, Great Grandma Kent decided to mix Tinker Toys with her food mixture.

I told them that we should have gotten together the Toilet Paper Bandit and the Food Bandit. They probably would have had a lot of fun and an interesting time.

Strong Willed Son

• Isaak is only two and a half. 
• He's now says, "I Isaak Jaxon Apel Mommy!" 
• When he's talking to Daddy, and I answer, Isaak says, "No Mommy I talking to Daddy!" 
• There's been a few times lately where he's sitting on the toilet doing his duty. We go into clean him up, and there is a mound of toilet paper in the toilet. Do I train him to wipe now? Is he still too young and not coordinated for that yet? He is clean, but there's enough toilet paper in the toilet to clog it up!