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Someone Please Invent

November 16, 2009 By 4 Comments

…an automatic toilet paper dispenser.

Ooops!I’ve seen paper towel dispensers that stop after about a foot of paper towel. Somebody needs to adapt it for toilet paper. Mothers of young children would snatch it up  - if it was a good price.  Imagine the possibilities!

I’m sure – sure – that in the long run it would pay for itself.  I don’t even want to think about how much unused toilet paper has just gone down the drain.  On one hand I am glad that it has gone down. There have been times when it just proceeded to clog the toilet.  Nothing there but wads – wads – of TP.  And really, toilet paper on the floor is no good either.  Wasted.

There are times when the kids realize that they got too much.  That’s  good, I guess.  At least they are thinking about it, but they never remember to use the toilet paper they have piled on the back of the toilet!

That picture is not from my house. I just thought it appropriate.  Don’t you think that mother would use an automatic TP dispenser that could dispense a precise amount each time?

Edited: There are some great tips in the comments!  and – Here is what I do to Keep the Toilet Paper on the Roll.

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Would Someone Please Invent…

March 15, 2008 By 2 Comments

…a computer desk chair with fold-out sides.desk chair

It would come in so handy when the chillun’s want to see what’s on the screen. I could put one kid on each side and one on my lap. Less fighting guaranteed.

Here are some specifications that would entice me to buy one:

  • The sides would need to fold/slide back out of the way. Space is limited here.
  • The seat and back would have to be comfortable. That goes without saying, but I said it anyway.
  • Oh, yes – no squeaking parts. I tend to type while the kids are sleeping.
  • A secret compartment for a chocolate stash would be oh so cool.

This would have to be frugally priced and a rebate would be great too!

Let me know if you find one.

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A Wonderful Invention For Short People

February 25, 2008 By 4 Comments

Our ’03 Suburban has a really nifty feature.

See it right there? It’s a pedal adjustment button. Oh Yea!

Pedal Adjustment

Let me back up a little bit to help you understand my excitement better. At full height, standing straight, flat-footed, no shoes, I’m 5 feet 1 1/2 inches tall.

I don’t mind my height. Really, I don’t. Short people can get in smaller places and climb something to reach higher. I don’t bang my head very much and I have wonderful balance for climbing things.

What’s this got to do with the pedal adjustment? It’s like this…

I’m quite used to always adjusting my seat to drive and/or sitting on a pillow. My husband has had a couple bench seat trucks and it’s just easier to use a pillow than drag the whole seat up and back.

This pedal adjustment feature made me laugh out loud, clap my hands, and shout “Hallelujah!” Okay, that’s exaggerating a bit, but only a little bit.

It’s the first vehicle I’ve driven that I have to stretch my arms out! You can laugh, it’s okay. Usually by the time the seat is far enough up for me to be comfortable with the pedals, the steering wheel is really close to me.

It’s a good thing I didn’t know about this feature when I was 9 months pregnant. My babies could turn the vehicle with a good strong kick while they were in utero.

Short drivers unite! Look for this very helpful feature in your next vehicle. You might want to build up your arm muscles a tad so they are used to stretching out.

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