Comments on: Finished a Roll: Paper Towel Update

By: Jodi Plume

Jodi Plume — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:44:42 +0000

We’ve used about half a roll since last check-in. So we are doing better. I keep forgetting to pick up some new cloth napkins when we are at the store. We have I *think* 2 rolls left in our big pack. So when they are gone, I am going to “forget” to buy more.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:49:21 +0000

Rebecca – a roll of paper towels that has survived for four years. Impressive!

Kisha – Yay! One roll in a month with a kid is great.

By: kisha

kisha — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:08:36 +0000

we barely used a whole roll in a month. I think we did great for 2 adults and one child. I need to buy some more cloth napkins so we can cut down even more on the paper towels.

Oh yeah how about $65 for an Explorer.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:23:47 +0000

I don’t use paper towels, although we do have a roll that my husband must have bought before we got married (four years ago). We keep it at the back of the bathroom closet. So, I guess Tammy’s tip really does work!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:06:24 +0000

Tammy, thanks for the idea. I’ll see if the husband goes for that. : )

Wendy, ouch. I hope your commute isn’t too long.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:46:06 +0000

try $65 for a dodge caravan!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:22:09 +0000

Since I have no idea where you actually keep your paper towels, this may sound like a stupid suggestion.

However, if you’re trying to kick the habit, you might consider putting the paper towels somewhere slightly inconvenient to pull them out. For example, you could put them under the sink. It’ll be worth reaching under there if your cat makes a mess, but it will be less tempting if you need to use it to cover food in the microwave or rising dough (because, hopefully, your cloth napkins are closer than under the sink).

Then, of course, once you’ve developed better habits you could move them back to a more convenient location, if you wanted…just an idea!