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I was provided an IllumiBowl Toilet Night Light free of charge in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way and all thoughts are my own. This post does contain affiliate links in which I will earn a few cents if you make a purchase by clicking on one.

There are some crazy contraptions and ideas displayed on the show Shark Tank, and at first glance, I would’ve placed the IllumiBowl in that category. But, after Matt, the creator kindly sent one for me to try, my ~~mind was blown~~ toilet bowl stayed clean!

Guys, if you live with females, this tiny light just might prevent future toilet spray related arguments FOREVER! Not that I know anything about those kind of fights…..

The IllumiBowl easily fits on any toilet using a suction cup and adjustable arm.

Then you can set it to one of 9 color options or have it cycle through all of the colors. Who wouldn’t want to have a disco pee session in the middle of the night?

While the color selection is nice, I prefer to only use the orange or red light so as to not disrupt my sleep. Thanks to my good friend, Shawn Stevenson, author of the book Sleep Smarter, I know all about the negative effects of blue light at night and how it can ruin a wonderful sleep!

Which is why this isn’t just to keep guys from “shooting blindly” at night. Anyone will benefit from having a night light that doesn’t emit blue light if so chosen, and I I’m sure ladies will enjoy having a well-lit toilet to go to at night. Let’s not forget about our little ones too, whether potty training or just in need of a bathroom night light, the IllumiBowl benefits the entire family and guests.

If you could use a practical and fun way to light up your nighttime bathroom trips, look no further than the IllumiBowl. For just $19.99, you can save yourself from tinkle sprinkle arguments (sorry, wife) and even give kids the confidence to make trips to the restroom alone at night.

The key features of this hand light are:

Fits on any toilet
Automatically turns on and off via motion sensors
9 single color modes or the option to cycle all colors
Easy to clean with just a damp cloth
Peeing is fun for everyone!

Pick one or more up for yourself and friends on Amazon or find it at your local Bed, Bath, and Beyond. To keep up to date on special offers and parenting/bathroom related tips, follow IllumiBowl on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

And now, I’ll leave you with their funny, but informative video on YouTube. Enjoy!

Bathroom – A room containing a bathtub or shower and usually also a sink and a toilet.

Solace – Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

No, I’m not sad, far from, but as a parent, aren’t we all a little distressed? If you said no, what pills are you taking?

As I was minding my own business looking at other people’s business on Facebook, I happened upon this picture from Someecards.com:

I am not a woman, and I only have one baby, but this pretty much sums up how I feel.

One reason I look forward to the weekend so much is that Going Mom will be home and I can sit in peace in the bathroom when the need arises. And shi….I mean sit in peace I do!

For the other five days, Avery gets to hang with me every morning around the same time (consistency is good!) while she stares. Or, sometimes, I get lucky and she’ll just fall asleep…

Poor wife, she has to wait on me to make breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning, but I usually have an extended “me time” in the bathroom. 30 minutes is usually the max, then it gets uncomfortable; probably like you if I go any more into detail. Sorry.

But at the same time, not sorry. I mean, as a parent, you have to be comfortable with bathroom (i.e. potty) talk. I’ve only been a dad for 5 months, but I have a feeling poop, pee, and even puke (the three P’s) are a big part of raising a child.

If you’re a soon-to-be parent, get comfortable with the three P’s now. Practice by talking about how you need to tend to your “business” with your friends and family.

While at a big social gathering for the holidays or any occasion, just announce when you need to go; add how badly for extra points. Awkward looks will follow, but stand strong and flash a confident smile as you walk to your announced destination!

Many people see potty talk as taboo, but it’s something we all have to do and should be able to speak freely about. You don’t have to go into specifics, I do with certain people, but there’s no reason not to talk about it with others in general.

It’s quite obvious I am comfortable with and even enjoy bathroom talk from some of my previous posts…..

Going Mom and I are very open about our bathroom ventures and I feel our relationship is that much stronger because of this. Hiding anything is never good in a relationship. I mean, amiright? We even all go to the bathroom together! Whoa, not like that, just to clean it….

Protesting the cleaning by slouching and kicking her Firefly toy off... — Protesting the cleaning by slouching and kicking her Firefly toy off…

I don’t want Avery to be scared to discuss her bathroom needs either, so we’ll all be open together. If you ever engage in conversation with us, just be prepared!

I have always enjoyed bathroom time as my peace and quiet time, but now I’ve grown to seriously cherish it. Vacation? No thanks, I’ll just go poop.

What are your thoughts towards talking about the bathroom?

Do you refuge in bathroom often?