AVON, Ohio--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Jan 21, 2005--The holidays may be over, but that doesn`t mean that Mom and Dad have forgotten their giving spirit. Boxes of gifts and precious valuables are always being sent from home to remind a college-going son or daughter that they are missed and loved. Remember, though, it`s not just the gift that counts, but what the gift is wrapped in, too.
While Bubble Wrap(R) brand cushioning is traditionally used to protect all kinds of valuables in storage or during transportation, it`s important to think outside the conventional bubble and beyond the package-stuffing stereotype. Those precious pieces of ``pop``able pleasure that protected your valuables during move-in or precious items shipped from parents are not ready for the trash just yet. Lined with hundreds of ``pop``able portions, Bubble Wrap protective cushioning can also be used to liven up your walls or provide an outlet after a long day of memorizing formulas and accommodating professor demands.
Take a moment to wrap yourself in a few of these creative suggestions:
* A college dorm room carpet takes quite a beating, especially with the continuous traffic of wet-footed friends and visitors. Use Bubble Wrap cushioning as a drying mat � simply lay a few sheets to the side of the door so guests can leave their wet shoes to dry. Be sure to secure the Bubble Wrap cushioning to the floor with tape to avoid slippage.
* When exams and term paper assignments begin to add up, stress is also inevitably on the rise. It`s important to conquer those outburst tendencies before the stress meter strikes the boiling point. Bring some relief into a fast-paced day by grabbing a fresh sheet of Bubble Wrap cushioning. Rather than clench your fists in frustration, roll up the sheet and give it a twist � the popping sound will be music to your ears, while easing your mind.
* College is the time for meeting new people and spending time with friends. At your next social gathering, keep tabs on your drink while keeping it cool with a beverage coozie made from Bubble Wrap cushioning and colorful Duck(R) brand duct tape.
* Ready to add your own sense of style to walls and old furniture? Tackle the drab and add a splash of style by trading in your paintbrush for a handful of Bubble Wrap cushioning to add fresh, vibrant colors and faux-painted texture to surfaces.
* When relaxing in your room surrounded by the company of friends seems more pleasing than getting glitzed up for a night on the town, a little friendly competition never hurts. Divide up into teams and take turns throwing a small bouncing ball at a homemade Bubble Wrap cushioning dartboard. It may be difficult to find the ball after it has bounced off the wall, but you`ll be able to track points easily by counting the number of bubbles you popped.
* It is no secret that college students spend a lot of time in front of their computers. Whether it`s typing papers or e-mailing friends and family, there is no reason why your wrists shouldn`t be comfortable with each tap on the keyboard. Take a few sheets of Bubble Wrap cushioning and roll them up to create a wrist pad to sit in front of your keyboard. Your head may hurt from all that thinking, but your wrists don`t have to!
For more practical and fun uses of Bubble Wrap cushioning, visit www.duck-bubblewrap.com or www.bubblewrap.com.
Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc. develops and markets a broad array of imaginative products for the home, school and office under the Duck and Loctite brands. In Canada, the company markets products through Henkel Canada Corporation, Consumer Adhesives. Henkel Consumer Adhesives is part of the Henkel Group, a worldwide leader in adhesives and a European leader in laundry/home care and personal care products. With 48,628 employees worldwide, Henkel generated sales of 9.4 billion euros in 2003. For additional information, please visit www.henkelca.com.
Sealed Air is a leading global manufacturer of a wide range of food and protective packaging materials and systems including such widely recognized brands as Bubble Wrap(R) cushioning, Jiffy(R) protective mailers and Cryovac(R) food packaging products. For more information about Sealed Air, please visit the Company`s website at www.sealedair.com.
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Bubble Wrap(R) is a registered trademark of Sealed Air Corporation.
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