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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Ziploc Baggies




Ah-hah, I finally thought of something for this letter.  I honestly lay awake in bed with Z words running through my brain, thinking to write a poem with lots of Z words for the finale of this challenge.  Maybe I’ll save that for next year because then it hit me – baggies, something I use daily.

I would actually be lost without these things.  There is such a variety of sizes that it makes them practical for almost any use.




I really like the Ziploc brand because they have a better zipper seal than those other brands.  Oops!  There’s another Z word - zipper.

You can find tiny versions of these bags in the craft stores.  Not only are they good for crafts, but I find them very useful when traveling.  I put my vitamins in them and don’t have to pack the big bottles, which take up way too much room in the suitcase.  I also use them for earrings and other jewelry when traveling.  They’ll slip into your purse easily and the items won’t be tangled.

I use them in the kitchen all the time for various things, from cut up veggies to leftovers for the freezer.  I’ve also put extra parts in them that we need to keep, such as screws, washers, nuts, bolts, etc.  The list is endless.

All this thinking about Ziplocs had me curious as to when they were invented.  It turns out they were developed by Dow Chemical Company in 1968.  Today Johnson and Johnson market them.  To read the Wikipedia article click here.

29 comments:

  1. Oh yeah, the good old ziploc. The solution to every sortage ploblem.

    Congrats on your successful completion.

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  2. Oh yeah, the good old ziploc. The solution to every sortage ploblem.

    Congrats on your successful completion.

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    1. Mister Weirdo,

      This is the solution I go to every time.

      Thanks for visiting me during the challenge.

      Sunni

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  3. Do you wash out your Ziplocs and use them again?

    Congratulations on completing the A-Z challenge. I see this is your 4th year. This is my first. Does it get easier?

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    1. Live and Learn,

      I love doing it! The way to make it easier is to write the posts AHEAD of time and SCHEDULE them for the appropriate days in April. I make myself a calendar and write all my names for my posts on there and then as I write them I highlight them so I know they're done. I do the posts in March usually. You never know how life may get in the way and if it does, it's a big job just to visit all the other blogs. Try that next year.

      I only wash out the baggies if they didn't contain meat, sauce, or onions that would leave a smell in them.

      Thanks for visiting my blog during the challenge.

      Sunni

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  4. I actually know people that do wash out their Ziploc's They have something special to hang them on to dry.
    This is my first year for this challenge and I had fun with it myself.
    http://enchantedfantasies.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thea,

      I do wash them out sometimes. See the above reply.

      I'm glad you had fun doing the challenge and I could talk you into it. Now get ready for next year.

      Sunni

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  5. I love Ziploc bags! Is that odd to admit? ;P

    This is a great Z word. No one else has used it, so good for you!

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    1. Chrys,

      I'm shocked I'm the only one who thought of Ziploc bags for the challenge. I love these things too and don't know what I did without them.

      Thanks so much for visiting me during the challenge.

      Sunni

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  6. Excellent choice and congratulations for finishing the challenge :)

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    1. Pilch,

      Thanks. I know I'm not the only user of these bags. I love the challenge and feel kind of sad that it's over already.

      Thanks for visiting me and reading my posts.

      Sunni

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  7. I couldn't live without this intention. My lunches thank you, Ziplock.

    Congrats on surviving the challenge! :)

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    1. David,

      Thank you. I couldn't live without these bags either. I use them almost daily for something.

      Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.

      Sunni

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  8. What would we do without Ziplocs? I use them for all sorts of things--including purposes outside the norm (on dog's paws to prevent problems caused by ice in winter). Great inventions!

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    1. Megan,

      That's right. The Ziploc can be used for all sorts of things if you get creative. Isn't the plastic slippery on the snow though? (for your dogs)

      Thanks for visiting me during the challenge and leaving your comments.

      Sunni

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  9. They also make huge ones. I have a 5 gallon bag that holds all the makings for my archery beanies. Lots of colors for that one.

    Liz A. from Laws of Gravity

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    1. Liz,

      Aren't Ziploc bags wonderful? So many uses for this product.

      Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.

      Sunni

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  10. Congrats on reaching the end, and bringing us all along!

    Beth
    BethLapinsAtoZBlog.wordpress.com

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    1. Beth,

      Thank you so much! I've found so many new blogs and hopefully made some new friends. I'll be by to visit yours.

      Sunni

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  11. That was interesting that they were invented in 1968; they are a very handy tool to have indeed!! On some things I can buy the generic/store brand, but I found it is better to get the name brand for Ziploc bags ;)

    Congrats on finishing the challenge!! A job well done!! Looking forward to keeping up with you in the days to come. We have a lot of similiarity on things; I lived in the San Diego area for the majority of my life; did leave for times to Oregon, New Mexico, and Montana and now Arizona, but that is almost "home" to me (though I doubt we'll move back :)

    betty

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    1. Betty,

      Thanks for stopping by on the final day of the challenge. I'm glad you made it too because it sounds like you have a lot on your plate.

      I feel like we have some things in common too and it will be interesting to read your posts later on. Thank you for having an interest in mine.

      Sunni

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  12. Good choice! I was actually getting some help for finding words starting with x and z. There're some great pages for crosswords and scrabble addicts which will show you many words starting with a certain letter. :D

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    1. Hi cat,

      Yeah, pages for crossword and scrabble addicts would be ideal for some of these letters.

      Thanks for stopping by my blog.

      Sunni

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  13. Way to finish strong! And with ziplocs no less. I don't know what I'd do without my zip-locs. I use them every day to bag up snacks for my kids' lunches, as well as all around the house and for saving things.

    PS I'd like to hear your Z poem. Please post it one day in the future.

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    1. jaybird,

      Well I'm not much of a poet so it's best I thought of Ziploc bags instead. Trust me on that. We'll see. Maybe someday I'll post it.

      I would be lost without my Ziplocs.

      Thanks for visiting my blog.

      Sunni

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  14. I use Ziplocs for many things and always keep all sizes on hand. What a great invention!. When I travel by plane I always have Ziplocs in my carry on so I can put change, phone, keys, and all of my miscellaneous pocket stuff in them for when I go through security. Keeps everything nice and organized.

    Great April, Sunni. Thanks so much for coming out to play with us again. I hope this year's A to Z was not just fun for you, but useful.

    But it sure is hard to keep up with so many great posts by so many fine bloggers!

    Arlee Bird
    A to Z Challenge Co-host
    Join us on May 4 with your post of Reflections about this year's A to Z.
    Tossing It Out

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    1. Lee,

      I love doing the A to Z. And yes, there are so many great blogs. I learned some things and found new people to follow, so it's all good.

      I could never exist without my ziploc bags. LOL

      Thanks for visiting.

      Sunni

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  15. I love ziploc but I would not recommend the containers for food, I find the food spoils quicker than usual in them.

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    1. Lisa,

      Thanks for your comment.

      I love the baggies and rarely have the containers around, but I have used some in the freezer for spaghetti sauce and that worked well.

      Sunni

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