A match made in heaven. Or at least on the internets.

I've done the desperate diaper scavenge on more than one occasion. And I've wiped butts with the last half square on the toilet paper roll that most people would otherwise toss because I had completely run out.

You'd think as a mom of three who's often alone and doesn't have the luxury to just run to the store, I'd plan a little bit better.

But life, diapers, and toilet paper get away from me and all of a sudden I'm taping paper towels together.

So, it was one of those such days a few months back when I got an email asking to speak to me about my blog. I actually almost deleted the damn thing because I receive a fair amount of those emails and they generally end up being someone asking me to post a really hilarious YouTube video or share content about how my readers can save money on tire purchases.

Compelling stuff, really.

But I clicked over to the site in her signature and in big bold letters it said:

We'll make sure you never run out of toilet paper again!

And as you could guess, I had this sort of biblical writing on the wall type moment and I emailed her back.

A few conversations, a couple of emails, and a beta test later, I agreed to work with Alice.com and represent them at BlogHer 2009.

They agreed to not make me tattoo "Alice" on my ass and sing the song at BlogHer Karaoke.

Of course now you are probably singing the song in your head. At least it's better than Dora.

They even agreed not to make me take gratuitous photos of my cute baby with their cool logo-ed boxes and post them on my blog. I just did that on my very own.

They did agree to let me do fun red carpet-ish type interviews of bloggers during the conference.

And thus "Alice Uncensored" was born.

Cool, right?

I've already written about my love for Alice.com, a service that let's you order all your household products, like tampons, dental floss, even head and balls shampoo from the comfort of your home, all shipped free to your doorstep. 

You know a woman packed that, right?

And if you're curious, the prices are mostly better than anywhere else I would ever shop with three lovely squirmy squabbling children, and they've even got automatic coupons, which tells me that they're not trying to completely bank on the convenience factor which if you've ever gone grocery shopping with three children that you know that you'd pay a little extra for some freaking toilet paper because then you're not coming home with the "Shut them up" pack of gum and twizzlers and you're keeping just a little bit more of your sanity that you would have left at the deli counter.

And well best of all, I've yet to run out of toilet paper again.

So if you're going to BlogHer 2009, don't be surprised if I track your ass down to ask you some fun questions having to do with household products.

It's me you're talking about people - so just guess what kinds of questions I'll be asking.

I can guarantee it will not be "So, what's your favorite handsoap?"

And make sure to check out Alice.com. I wouldn't send you over there if I didn't love it. And what I really love about them is that they wouldn't want me to send you over there if I didn't love it either.

Read more about Alice.com and sign up for free. It's definitely worth trying. And really, no one with my butt should be wiping with paper towels. Also, they'll be doing some fun giveaways on Twitter so follow them.

Comments

[Aiden Alamo]

I'm about to make my first purchase on Alice.com shortly after the stroke of midnight! I came across this site while looking up other things, and I am quite impressed.

I wish I had this when I was in high school many years ago, because it would have saved me quite a few trips to the local Pharmor to buy feminine products while encountering teachers down the isles. Eeek! LOL.

Please email me if you would like too!

Aiden

[The Search For ME]

I stumbled across Alice completely by accident a couple of weeks ago and I LOVE it! I've already placed one order and am actually waiting for my second order to be delivered later today. Once you set up your products it takes a few minutes to place an order. I hate to shop and would normally wait for my husband to have a day off so he would go with me to buy all this kind of stuff. It would be an all day affair that would take us right up until naptime so our whole day would be blown. When I placed my last order I literally did it on a commercial break while we were watching tv. I can't rave enough about it-I've told all my friends about it. The prices are pretty close to what you would pay in the store, and even if you think they're a bit higher you'll save money just because you only buy what's on your list and don't continue strolling around a store throwing other stuff into your cart. I LOVE IT!!!

[Karen (Submommy)]

You mean, I don't have to lug the giant 10-bazillion roll Costco special around anymore?

Sa-weet!

[Mama Bub]

Having taken my kid to Target in a SWIM DIAPER, I need Alice.

[Sherean @ Random Neural Firings]

I just stumbled your site and apart from the raw and uncensored wit (so entertaining, thank you), this Alice.com find is awesome! Will be back to check up on your progress with TP and whatnots.

[Melissa]

I don't even have kids and somehow I manage to forget to pick up important personal items like toilet paper or tampons until I'm (literally) sitting there needing them.

And since I'd pay tax on Amazon too--that's what you get for living in the same state that a company is based in--the free shipping is the deal maker. Thanks!

[BOSSY]

Never run out of toilet paper again? That's so great. Does Alice deliver right to the bathroom door?

[Baby in Broad]

I agree with Mom101. A sponsor that lets you say "balls" has to be a good idea.

I'm not going to BlogHer, but you're ALWAYS welcome to ask me inappropriate questions about my personal-type household products. Because you're special like that.

[amanda]

Have been on the site three times, filled my cart and then failed to complete my order. Sigh, 3 kids. After BlogHer will do!

[Mom101]

Any sponsor who lets you say balls, butt and shit on a post about them is A-OK by me.

See you on the red carpet.

[Erin]

You can ask me as many inappropriate questions about my personal hygiene products as you want. I'm not afraid. (okay, I sort of am but whatever).

[blooot]

I just spent an hour on that site. AN HOUR. On cleaning supplies and paper products. *sigh* Much love for the site.

[Asianmommy]

This sounds great! Would've been very useful when my kids were little.

[Lisa Kay]

So i made my way over to alice.com and it seems way too good to be true.

call me paranoid, but whats the catch? How do they make money?

[Mandy]

Sounds like a great idea. I sure wish it would work for me but I always fall into the "except for Alaska and Hawaii" clause.

[MFLEIJ]

Just signed up. Looks nice. I'm kinda debating on some stuff though because I use Amazon Subscribe and Save and some things are waaaay cheaper for me that way. Diapers, Maxi pads, etc. Plus they do ship free and I don't pay sales tax. Alice.com charges tax.

On the plus you are right that it's a ton more convenient and they have an amazing selection of items and they have tons of coupons. Free shipping is a big PLUS. Their prices really are very reasonable and pretty much match the store prices. Plus being able to schedule by weeks or months for reorder is awesome. All in all, this is a great site.

Thanks for sharing. I hope that the toilet paper you order is free!

[phenry]

I just ordered from Alice. I agree with you that the prices are quite comparable to where I usually shop and since the shipping is free, I will save money on gas.

[Busy Mom]

I think Alice.com is brilliant! Am hoping they'll send me half and half for my coffee on Sunday mornings when I forget to go to the store.

[Nickie]

HA! I'm forever running out of TP and never know it until it's too late...like at that exact moment when I'm sitting on my throne and in dire need of toilet paper. It's like there's a TP Fairy that roams the halls of my house stealing every single square! How cool would it be to have it shipped right to my doorstep?! (Because I, also, don't have the luxury of just running to the store to grab some.. that involves a major trip some into town... not fun!) Ok, so I'm going to check out Alice.com now. Toodles!

[tng]

kewl.

Toilet paper coming free to my house has to be WAY better than using yellow pages for TP when I run out.

Not that I would KNOW that. I'm just saying.