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Save twice with manufacturer rebates and sale on Ziploc bags and Oust disinfectant and air sanitizer!

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Plastic Ziploc storage and freezer bags are great for storing food, locking the freshness in. Use them for portion control, preparing quick lunches or snacks, and more!

Here are some tips and ideas for using  resealable Ziploc storage bags:

1. Wash and slice fresh fruit or vegetables and store in individual Ziploc bags for quick snacks on the go.
2. Use Ziploc bags to store and sort cosmetics or toiletries for traveling.
3. Store matches in Ziploc bags to protect them from moisture (great for camping or outdoor storage).
4. Make ice packs by filling freezer bags with water and storing. Use them for bruises or sprains, or pack them in lunches and picnics to keep food cold.

What other tips for using Ziploc storage bags do you have?

Public restrooms might be dirty places, but there are many ways to stay clean when using the bathroom. Previously, we recommended using paper towels versus air hand dryers to spread less bacteria onto hands. Touchless dispensers also cut down on the spread of germs.

Check out this video stating how to properly place hand sanitizers in restrooms. The more that others use hand sanitizers, the less germ will spread. It is better to have hand sanitizer readily available for patrons and employees, reminding them to use them and encouraging better hygiene.

ToiletPaperWorld.com offers a variety of hand sanitizer dispenser systems for your business or workplace. Buy them to start promoting hygiene in your restrooms and bathrooms today!

So far I’ve seen toilet paper art and recycled toilet paper roll art. But this is the first time that I’ve seen any recycled toilet art!

This toilet go cart actually runs! It tops out at 35 mph. There are six toilet paper roll dispensers as well, a nice touch to the bathroom theme. Dave, the man who made this go-cart, also uses miniature cars for custom USB drives.

Recycling is a big theme here at ToiletPaperWorld.com, so we give a big two thumbs up for this recycled toilet vehicle.

Thanks to Inhabit for the photo!

Last fall we posted about Harvard grad students’ bathroom etiquette rules, some of them being so obvious that people questioned their necessity. It seems that everyone, whether it be at work, at home, or in any public bathroom, has been guilty of violating bathroom etiquette. Whether it be leaving the toilet seat up at home, or forgetting to flush, there are so many ways to offend the other bathroom users.

A search on the web for “bathroom rules” found a wide variety of signs and postings regarding bathroom rules and etiquette. Here are some of these signs that remind us to use these shared facilities with consideration.

Posted by TheContinental

From Gyani Jarnail Singh

From The Copper Cow

From IdealMoments

What other bathroom rules do you have that you think are important?

My dad is constantly working on the house, the yard, and other various projects. I never know what to get him for gifts, but I figured that he would enjoy a practical gift. If your dad would prefer a useful gift over a tie that he would never wear, this list is for you!

1. Duct Tape makes a great father’s day gift. There are so many uses. A man can never have enough duct tape, and would definitely appreciate this gift.
2. Flashlights are great gifts- my dad keeps one in almost every room. A great gift for the father who likes camping, too!
3. Tool organizers or tool boxes for the man with a messy workshop. Your father will appreciate this gift, especially if you offer to help him get organized!
4. Electronic cleaners are best for the technologically advanced dad. And finally,
5. Work gloves. My dad can’t get enough gloves, and seems to always be using a very ratty looking pair. A fresh pair of gloves will make his chores easier, and remind him of how thoughtful you are!

Perpetual Kid has many novelty items to entertain the kid in everyone! These novelty printed toilet paper rolls are hilarious.

Crime Scene Toilet Paper is for those times when the bathroom may not be suitable for others to use. A funny choice of toilet paper to use at home! This novelty bath tissue roll also makes a great gift.

If crime scene toilet paper doesn’t quite fit your bathroom needs, try Biohazard Toilet Paper.

These  novelty toilet paper rolls are individually packaged in a clear plastic gift box. Buy them as a toilet paper prank or just to brighten up your bathroom.

Recently, I found toilet paper rolls recycled into amazing art! I contacted the artist to find out how she made these beautiful toilet paper roll creations. Her name is Anastassia Elias, a 33 year old woman from Paris, France.

Anastassia Elias is a full-time artist and illustrator. Her preferred medium is paper collages and paintings. She has illustrated two children’s books and exhibited her paintings.

The toilet paper roll sculptures were inspired by the artists’ everyday observations. She cut small paper shapes that she places inside the toilet paper rolls with tweezers. Using paper that is the same color as the roll gives the illusion that the paper figures are part of the toilet paper roll. They have a whimsical quality, capturing moments in time that may otherwise be overlooked or seen as mundane in a busy world.

Q & A with Anastassia Elias:

Q: What was your inspiration for reusing toilet paper rolls for art?

A: I have fun to find what can I do with recuperated materials. And one day I looked at an empty roll and wondered if I can do something with it. And later, with no reason, I had an idea.

Q: How long does it take to make each toilet paper sculpture?

A: I need few hours to make one piece, 2-3 hours on average.

Q: What is special about using a mundane part of every day life to create something beautiful?

A: Every day we take the same road to go working, we make the same gestures to prepare a morning coffee. All these small events of everyday go unnoticed. But it is they who make a life. So I wanted to put these neglected events on a pedestal and to show that everyday life is not boring.

Q: What other recycled art sculptures (if any) have you made?

A: I used old CDs to make the series “Patron Saints”. Also I made the series “Hunger” by using rusks and different recuperated materials.

See more images from “Patron Saints” and “Hunger” on the Artist’s Blog

See more Toilet Paper Roll Sculptures

Thanks to Anastassia for sharing her work with us at ToiletPaperWorld.com!

The Wedding Contest 2010 as sponsored by Cheap Chic Weddings is an annual event. Contestants enter pictures of their toilet paper wedding dresses online. Some of the previous winners have such beautiful dresses, it’s amazing that they were made from toilet paper!

The rules state that contestants may only use toilet paper, glue, tape, and a needle and thread to assemble the wedding dress.

Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest 2010 Prizes

Grand Prize $1000

Second Prize $500

Third Prize $250

Contest ends May 15th, so there is only a limited amount of time to get your toilet paper wedding dress done! Photos of toilet paper dresses need to be submitted to tpdresscontest@gmail.com. See contest rules for more details.

You can buy bulk toilet paper rolls from ToiletPaperWorld.com to make your dress! Consider recycled toilet paper for an eco-friendly toilet paper wedding dress. Toilet Paper World has fast shipping and top toilet paper brands like Charmin, Kleenex Cottonelle, Angel Soft, and Scott.

What brand of toilet paper do you think would make the best toilet paper dress? 2-Ply or 1-Ply?

3M recently hosted a Scotch Tape Sculpture contest, called Off The Roll, inviting artists to submit photos of their original sculptures made from clear Scotch packaging tape. I was impressed with the diversity and depth of the sculptures that people submitted.

You can see the winners here, as announced on their contest website, but I chose to share some of the Scotch packing tape sculptures that did not receive prizes.

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The Scotch Tape Chess Game was a great entry, featuring a full set of chess pieces, carefully crafted from scotch packaging tape. A really creative sculpture!

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Here is the Scotch Tape Peacock, a beautiful sculpture made from packing tape.

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And I couldn’t skip the Toilet Paper Roll Sculpture, made from 3M Scotch tape.

Who knew that you could do more than seal packages with 3M Packing Tape? Though the contest is over, you can learn how to make your own Scotch tape sculpture on the contest website. Be sure to stock up on 3M Scotch Packing Tape from ToiletPaperWorld.com for creating your next work of Scotch tape art!

Here is a funny gift idea for your 1st wedding anniversary! Did you know that the first anniversary gift is traditionally a gift of paper, symbolizing the strength and connection of the interlaced threads that make it up.

Since no one uses stationery anymore in the age of e-mail, novelty toilet paper is a great personalized anniversary gift for your paper anniversary. Or if you’re feeling practical, you could just get them a case of toilet paper or recycled paper towels from ToiletPaperWorld.com. Don’t forget the Kleenex for the tears that may ensue from your thoughtful gift.

What other funny gift ideas do you have for the paper anniversary?

Thanks to FlatOutFun for the funny toilet paper gift idea!