Have I mentioned that I was a cheerleader in Jr. High?
Actually, it started way before that. From doing stunts with my best friend on the sidelines of my brother’s pee wee games to studying books of proper stretching techniques . . . cheerleading was EVERYthing to me.
I had the silver megaphone dangle-ring.
I covered my walls in blue and gold.
I spent many an hour working to perfect my toe-touch jump.
Yes, I’m the gung-ho, give-it-all-I-have type who loves to talk endlessly share as needed the things I’m passionate about.
Wondering yet what this has to do with toilet paper?
Well . . . when the opportunity arose to share my thoughts on Scott brand toilet paper . . . I knew I’d have no problem talking about it because I DO talk about our toilet paper choice on a somewhat regular basis.
Somewhat regular.
It’s not like toilet paper comes up everyday in everyday conversation. But it does come up.
And, I seriously love Scott toilet paper. Strange to be so passionate about toilet paper, but it’s true.
Here’s the thing. We use Scott toilet paper exclusively. No shopping around for whatever’s on sale. We look for this specific brand to go on sale. Why? Because it’s the only kind we’ve found that doesn’t clog the pipes in our older-than-brand-new house.
After a few months in this house (and after a few calls to the plumber because sewage was bubbling out of the bathtub drains), I decided we’d stick with Scott because it is so quick to dissolve and is septic safe. (Even though we’re not on septic.)
Six years later, and we’ve never again had to call the plumber about pipes clogged by toilet paper .
Hence, my willingness to cheer for toilet paper. (No more toe-touch jumps, though. Sorry.)
Besides, one 1,000 sheet roll lasts ever-so-much longer than other brands of toilet paper and that works well for my brain since I tend to forget to pick up necessary things from the store.
Even when they’re on my list.
Even when they’re really really necessary.
So what exactly am I supposed to shout to the world in my best cheerleader voice about Scott? Well . . . Scott has started a new program called the Scott Shared Values Consumer Rewards Program. You can sign-up through that link or even right here and instantly receive access to a .75 coupon, or a 1.25 coupon if you choose to share on Facebook. And . . . I just bought some yesterday because it’s on sale this week at Walgreens for 7.49 for a 12 roll pack!
I signed up, and had immediate access to the printable coupon!
And each month there are more savings available! There are also other fun benefits to explore on their site after you sign up.
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Scott. I received a promotional item as a thank-you for participating and am able to earn additional rewards throughout the campaign.
We are exclusive Scott 1000 household. When I started couponing several years ago, the only request my husband had was please don’t change my tp no matter if it’s free. This must be their program that is replacing the high value mail in rebate rewards that disappeared about a year ago. Thanks for posting!
We are a Scott family too! I grew up with it, but didn’t like it since it wasn’t as soft as other brands. When I was a kid I used to say that I was definately buying the “other brand” when I had my own place. Well, I grew up and realized how much more cost effective it was, and at 1000 sheets per roll, it is the ONLY brand that makes sense for large families!
My husband doesn’t like it when I buy any other brand, he says always get Scott! It’s the best deal for the best price, even if I (in my non mathematical can’t tell a good deal from a scam to save my life brain) think I found something cheaper…..LOL He does most of the grocery shopping so “usually” he gets the TP but there have been a couple of emergency situations where I needed to get some ASAP and of course, I always got the wrong one! LOL
I have always been a loyal Angel Soft buyer. Reading your post though, I may pick up some and give it a try. We are on septic and I am always worried how the tp is affecting it.
All right, I’m a die-hard Charmin user because of their MEGA rolls (we go through one a day with our family of 9!), but your post has me considering looking into Scott! Goooo, toilet paper!
you had me laughing all the way through. 🙂
hubby can’t stand scott, no idea why and i REALLY don’t want the details.
helpful hint: dollar store off brand tp isn’t a bargain.
Amen, amen, and amen. I’ve tried the dollar store kind. Once. Just once.
I used Scott 1000 for a long time but then started doing more shopping at Sam’s and buy the 40 rolls of POM for about $18. The other day they were out so I bought the 36 rolls of Northern for $15 (?). Both seem to last a long time, though I have to say, the Norther is MUCH softer and thicker. It was cheaper too so we might actually switch. Interesting about the toilet clogging. I hadn’t ever thought of that before. We have one toilet that we are perpetually plunging but it didn’t seem to make any difference what TP we used. LOVE the pic – you haven’t changed a bit!! ;o)
Keeping my “name” anonymous somewhat…because talking about toilet pape and related things with strangers make me feel more uncomfortable than I realized until I went to type.
DEEEP BREATH…
Our house is very old…so we often have a backed up toilet, so learning that you haven’t needed to call a plumber in 6 years is EXTREMELY appealing….bbbbuuuttt…..I remember Scott growing up too, and since I haven’t used it since I was 18, maybe you can update me on any changes they have made, but aren’t they…a little….thin? Like, get you hands dirty or have little pieces stick…um, down ..you know, there..?? Because I hate that. But if it is different now, I might give it another goal…mostly because I also like to save money and be part of a rewards program;oP Please let me know!!:o) thank you…
“A”, your comment made me giggle.
OK. To get pretty personal, yes the paper is thinner. But I use more, and that takes care of the issues you mentioned. Meaning, a thicker wad of this paper STILL is better on the plumbing than a thinner wad of the other kinds. Make sense?
The only problem with that is that my kids are used to using thicker wads and tend to do that in the homes of relatives who also have plumbing issues but won’t switch toilet paper so the thicker wads of the other stuff end up causing problems. Then said relatives mildly freak out about how much toilet paper my kids use.
And still, even using “more” the rolls still last a lot longer than other kinds.
Does that help answer your question? I’d say it’s definitely worth trying with a coupon!
hubby brings home tp from work, its rough but free. I know that’s bad but the money we save on that gives us more money for diapers.
Yeah it’s stealing… hope he never gets caught.
Cloth diapering is cheaper yet.
I should have explained, they redid the toilet paper dispensers at his school, the old toilet paper no longer fits, they tell them to take it home so it doesn’t get thrown away. I would never steal, ever!!!!
We’re another Scott family too. With 7 kids, I need toilet paper that will not only NOT clog up the plumbing but also LAST.
I’ve had people tell me they would NEVER use Scott’s because it’s just too thin…they want something softer.
I’m amazed. You are literally flushing it down the toilet. I just can see spending more money on less toilet paper, just so you can wipe poop/pee on it and then flush it.
Hee hee!
The “joke” in my house is that my Princess A$$ demands Charmin. I tried Scott, I tried Quilted Northern, I have tried literally every single brand that was available to me, but Charmin is the only one that Cleans, Doesn’t leave behind Tiny Little Friends, Doesn’t Make Me Bleed, and Doesn’t cause “toilet paper failure” in my fingers. That’s worth $15 for 36 double-rolls any day! But since I usually buy on sale with a coupon, I don’t usually pay more than $10 for the 36-pack of double rolls.
Some day, I’ll use the sewing machine on these barely-used flannel top sheets + some old t-shirts and make some cloth wipes. Until then, it’s Charmin for this Princess! (And yes, I carry a roll in a baggie in my purse, for occasions where using other people’s toilets is necessary.) Bonus, the stuff falls apart in water like it’s cotton candy.
Cloth wipes are nice!! I started using them for “wet” bathroom times, because I already use them for my daughter’s heiny with cloth diapers, and they are much softer, free, and easily washable. I just toss them in the diaper pail bag. I haven’t used them for the more dirty bathroom breaks though…not sure why, but maybe some day…I just used some extra flannel blankets I had..I do put them away when guests come though, because not many people would understand and would think I’m even more strange then I am.
As a side note….NONY…I am giving Scott a whirl, much to my hubby’s dismay. We are low on household fund for the rest of the month and ran out of our never ending supply of Green Forest TP, so I decided to buy a 4 pack of the Scott’s that was on sale for $3. I will keep you posted;oP
We were Cottonelle loyal, then went shopping one day at Costco. That toilet paper last forever!! And doesn’t seem to clog our pipes.
Ok, ok, go ahead, say it, say I told you so! Oh girl, where has Scott been? I bought a 24 pack of Scott and grumbled as I did so because it was a little more expensive then my beloved Angel Soft. I got it home and I hated it! Yup, I hated Scott! It is so paper thin and I was a little less than thrilled to feel wetness on my hand. EWWW! I still had a roll of my Angel Soft so I did my own little experiment and used 6 sheets of one and then 6 sheets of the other the next time. Guess what? They did the same! Guess I had been using more of my Angel Soft then I had thought. Ok, so if they perform the same why wouldnt I just use my cheaper Angel Soft, you ask. Here is the crazy amazing part! Aparently Scott does not tell you that there is a little magical fairy prepackaged in that bag and that she refills your roll when your not in the bathroom. Seriously, I am starting to wonder if we are ever going to run out of this stuff. It is like someone is refilling the roll in use or it is on a magical spindal that never runs out. It is looking like we are going to get an extra week out of our 24 pack, thats a total of 3 weeks!! Wow! Did I mention to that I am crazy about box tops? Oh yes, my friend I love,love,love me some box tops. What is on the back of my Scott pack? My favorite little 10 cent box top. 🙂 As for me and my house we will be using Scott from here on out. Thanks Nony!
I never thought other people would be like me. I love Scott because a roll of it seems to last forever. One roll=about a week. One roll of cheap stuff=about a day in our house. Scott is a better deal and it’s almost always on sale and there is usually coupons. Can’t beat that.
I am responding so late responding to this old of a thread, but had to add I am a loyal Scott user. I asked my husband to buy a bunch and he brought home their new thicker version and While it feels nice, we go through a roll a day! The original one lasts so much longer for us. I love original Scott 1000 and it’s the only one I buy.
I’m actually glad to hear what you thought of the extra-soft. I’ve wondered about that. (ANd I think it’s sooo funny how many people are passionate about Scott!)