Poop on Puffs

[susandennis]

For years - like 40 - I have been addicted to Puffs tissues with lotion. In the early days, I used to have friends send them when I couldn't get them where I lived. When you had a cold, they were the only bright spot. They were strong and they coated your sad, raw nose with soothing lotion.

Recently they have been hard to find in the cube boxes I like. I've taken to ordering them by the case from Amazon. A couple of times lately, I thought 'hmmm these things don't seem as nice as they used to be'. I figured it was my imagination until last night.

When I was digging around looking for the Vicks, I found an stack of tissues I had squirreled away for some reason and I pulled them out to use. About 3 tissues in, I immediately knew that Puffs have completely changed.

The old ones are wonderful. The new ones are overpriced and not at all wonderful. No lotion to speak of, they are thin and rough. I am glad to know it's not just my imagination. At least I can quit paying top dollar and go with the cheap stuff which is also easier to find.

Plus I have some old regular (non-cube) boxes in the back of the closet, I am absolutely getting those out. Oh and I popped over the Puffs website and shared my displeasure which helped my state of mind.

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I slept again last night like a log. I woke up one time but otherwise slept soundly from 9 pm til 8 am. I did slap on one of those breathe rite strips which probably helped but as miserable as I feel, at least getting good sleep is wonderful.

Today will be another day of staying home and quiet. I miss swimming but I would sure not want my snotty self in any pool. I have food, I have TV, I bought the movie 'Butter' from Amazon streaming. And I'm 3,000 miles from Sandy.

I think lung fears so far are unfounded. I can still easily take deep breaths without coughing. whew.

Comments

[sweeny-todd.livejournal.com]

what about supersoft hankies? I love hankies, and the more you wash them, the better they feel :)

[susandennis]

at the rate i'm using them, i wouldn't have storage and i'd be doing non stop laundry - and they would not have lotion in them anyway

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

I've always used those too. That sucks. :(

[susandennis]

And turns out my old ones aren't old enough. When you do a side by side comparison it is the difference of night and day. totally sucks. i have about 20 of the old tissues left. sigh

[earthmother45.livejournal.com]

I have noticed and thought the exact same thing about Puffs, too. They were always my favorite, especially when I had a cold and sore nose and I loved their softness--so soothing, so full and thick and plump. But now, actually I noticed a few years ago, they definitely are thinner and rougher and no lotion that I can even notice. Bah! I do miss the old Puffs.

[catmomma.livejournal.com]

I bought some lotion tissues recently and was a bit stunned when I used one. Turns out they are coated with Vicks! Fine when you are sick but not for everyday use :p

[pinkrose70.livejournal.com]

Have you tried Ultra Kleenex? I've been using them for years and they make lotion ones too.

Also come in cube boxes if you prefer.