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As ToiBocks starts to grow as a brand we are hearing so many stories about innocent things that turned embarrassing all the way up to a very personal story of a girl who’s life was affected by what her parents chose not to hide very well that skewed her sense of boundaries just as she was starting puberty.

When we started ToiBocks we expected people to like the product, we were in testing for years, what was pleasantly surprising was how many people take the time to contact us to express real gratitude.

One of the emails that we received was from a grandfather in Virginia. His daughter bought him the ToiBocks when her baby started toddling after the baby grabbed grandpa’s pipe, presumably thinking it was for bubbles. Fortunately mama caught it before the baby actually put the pipe in her mouth. Now whenever she brings her baby to her dad’s house, he puts his pipes away in his ToiBocks.

You may not have ‘adult’ category items to hide, but your privacy is important to you. We get emails all the time about a roommate/child/babysitter/mother-in-law/housekeeper who couldn’t keep their hands off and nose out of the owner’s things. It’s more than an invasion of privacy and often more than just an embarrassing moment. Sometimes, depending on what was ‘found,’ it can damage your feeling of security and you may be left feeling violated. Additionally you run the risk of the ‘finder’ sharing what they found. It’s one thing to explain your gag ball to your six year old, it’s quite another to explain it to his playdate.., or worse, his parents.

Keep the emails coming folks. We’re so happy to have solved your problem and so grateful you continue to tell us so.

So, lovers of ToiBocks, keep spreading the word about how ToiBocks is working hard to help keep your private stuff private!

Discreet storage is coveted by folks all over the world… and not just for sex toys! You can save yourself from accidental/intentional discovery of not only potentially embarrassing items, but also the loss of expensive items. Anyone with children or roommates will gladly tell you that they like to “borrow” things…

The beauty of ToiBocks is that when people go into your room, they don’t even notice it. It appears as a jewelry box and just blends in to everything else that is ‘supposed’ to be there. One recent reviewer is keeping her ToiBocks in the living room, right on a book case. She’s had her parents (and his parents) over and no one even noticed it, which is exactly how it was designed.

There are tons of different things you can keep in a ToiBocks, including but not limited to:
Intimate photos
Love letters
Chocolate!
Jewelry
Birth control
Household cash
Smoking materials
Medical items
Full size DVDs
Adult novelties
Any potentially embarrassing items

A few of our favorites:
- A teacher keeps a ToiBocks on her desk to store maxi-pads! She can keep candies in there too… keeping 2nd graders out of her personal business.

- A working mom puts her son’s expensive ($8 each ‘with’ insurance) medicines inside the ToiBocks (with other things) when her cleaning lady is scheduled to come.

- A business owner keeps his extra cash, credit cards, etc in his ToiBocks because he has staff in and out of his home on a regular basis.

- A college student keeps her tampons, money and cigarettes in the ToiBocks when she leaves her dorm room.

- A diabetes sufferer keeps her sharps in her ToiBocks, out of the reach of her nieces and nephews who visit regularly.

- A medical marijuana user keeps his marijuana, papers and lighter in his. Although not designed to be airtight, ToiBocks design does hold in the smell of marijuana well, so his kids can’t smell it… or get to it.

- I, personally, keep my Swiss army knife in my ToiBocks because my 4 year old kept ‘playing’ with it.

Regardless of your reasoning, ToiBocks can keep your personal items away from prying eyes and sticky fingers… right out in the open.

So, we like to ask… where do you hide yours?

Wanted to post our latest review.  If you’re considering ToiBocks for storage of your intimate items, this is a good example of why this reviewer loves her ToiBocks.

Here is the link to the blog site, Tales from the ToiBox which is NSFW (Not Safe For Work) and the text of the review is below.

Do you have roommates? Children? Nosy in-laws? Yup, it’s as I feared. You also likely have no privacy, a hoard of poorly hidden sex toys, and too many busy bodies sticking their noses where noses never belonged. You, my dear friend, need a ToiBocks. I mean literally need it. It’s detrimental to your sexual health, overall happiness and well being. No, don’t even try to dissuade me. I will witness your horny frustrated sufferings no longer! Prepare to be liberated from your previously depressing lifestyle of secrecy and paranoia. So, what is a ToiBocks, you ask? Oh dear, it’s worse than I thought..

Okay, let me break it down for you. The ToiBocks is a discreet, locking storage system that’s no more incriminating than a jewelry box. Made of a gorgeous, smooth, cherry finished wood, it is a very classy addition to any dresser or nightstand.  Upon opening the hinged lid you are greeted by a luxurious red velvet interior. All that is immediately visible is the top tray, which can be used for jewelry, toys, or anything else you’d like to keep close at hand. I most often use this section for jewelry, as I don’t want my mom, grandma, or any other guests getting a naughty surprise! It’s pretty obvious that there’s a compartment underneath, because of the ToiBocks’ depth, as well as the seam where the inside of the box meets the outside edges of the tray. But anyone who tries to lift it and peek underneath will be met with resistance, because this little beauty has a hidden lock! I won’t tell you how to open it, as that is a secret only its owners are privy to. However, I will divulge that it locks using a magnetic key which can be stored on the ToiBocks itself, or tucked away somewhere safe.

Let’s talk dimensions. In total, the ToiBocks is 11″ long, by 7″ wide, by 6.25″ tall. It’s not very large, but can hold an unprecedented amount! Really, there’s more room in there than you’d first suspect. The secured storage compartment underneath is 10″ long, by 6″ wide, by 2.5″ tall. Like I said, not huge, but big enough to store quite a few things! Really, it could be used to store anything you like: toys, porn, documents, valuables, or even cash. Personally, I just use mine for sex toys and accessories. Currently my ToiBocks is occupied by the Freestyle, Noemie, Wave Wand, Mia, Ophoria K-balls, Delight click ‘n’ charge, Ella, & an mp3 player (to accompany the Freestyle). I could honestly fit much, much more within its confines, but I prefer to keep only my favorite, most frequently used playthings there. It’s so convenient to have them right at my fingertips the moment I want or need them. If spontaneity strikes,  I don’t want to go digging through boxes to find what I’m looking for. For that reason, the ToiBocks is really a great ‘heat of the moment’ accessory. I suppose if you’re really strapped for space, and don’t mind others seeing your sexy collection, you could always remove the tray and pile your toys sky high. For me though, my favorite feature is definitely the fact that it can be neatly closed and hidden away.

As far as maintenance for this item goes, I’d merely suggest using a standard wood surface cleaner, and a soft cloth. Never use abrasive objects to scrub or wipe your ToiBocks, as they will likely scratch or otherwise mar the finish. Keep all lubes, lotions, and body butters tightly contained to prevent leaks, which could stain the interior. Treat it right, and this quality built item is sure to last you for years to come.

In closing, this is a truly creative, well thought out storage system that would fit well with any decor and is very functional. The ToiBocks would make a lovely gift for a friend, relative, or even just yourself. Perfect for practically anyone, regardless of age, marital status, or living circumstance. An exquisite piece, which will eternally rest in it’s rightful place, next to my bed.

First, I want to thank Tamara Bell for giving me an outlet for my writing and to all the folks who’ve contacted me to say they enjoyed my articles.  I always enjoy writing and it’s nice to see something that I’ve done helping someone else and perhaps helping them avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made along the way.

This article was written for folks who are running their own party plan but it really applies well to anyone who is in business for themselves.

Running ToiBocks has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done.  The sacrifices, the heartache, the joy and the elation from hearing that first ‘gasp’ when a person sees how the ToiBocks works for the first time… the emotions really run the gamut!

Anyway, here is the article:

If it is to be it’s up to me?

By Dawn Tulman
President, ToiBocks Inc.

Years ago I was involved in a major multi-level marketing organization and while that turned out to be not my cup of tea, I learned quite a bit from the support materials of books, tapes and quotes.  One of the most repeated quotes was “If it is to be, it’s up to me!”  I repeated it with fervor, making it my mantra, thinking it represented “I can do it.”  Now, all these years later I wonder if the law of attraction didn’t kick in at some point and essentially create a self-fulfilling prophecy for me?

I say this because it turned out for me that it did end up being completely up to me… almost all of it – the sales, marketing, bookkeeping, administrative tasks, meetings, phone calls, emails.  I found myself doing it all.  As my business grows I’m able to add on key people who can handle some of these things for me, but in the end it is my responsibility to make sure these things are getting done the right way in the right time period because if the people I’ve chosen to do those things don’t do them, I am the one who has to or I’m the one who suffers the most.

Owning my own business has been a lot like raising a child. I was the one who had to feed it, clothe it, socialize it, give it goals and nurture it.  Just like when you have a kid, there are supportive folks in the periphery, your parents, your siblings or other family, teachers, team leaders… but at the end of the day it’s you they come home to, you who are ultimately responsible for helping them grow into good little people.  It’s absolutely critical to have the right kind of support system.  Fortunately, for me, I made friends with a lot of influential people in my industry and business in general.  When I’m stuck on something I give them a call and they help me as best as they can.  I don’t have an “association” like HPPPA to readily give me answers to questions that I don’t even know I need to ask yet.  If I did, I’d jump on it with both feet for sure. I think www.score.org is the closest I’ve ever come.

Being in business is like playing chess, you have to always be thinking ahead to your next move and when you make a mistake, you need to think about what will prevent that mistake from happening again.  I recently took my kids to track practice and someone put a coupon for a basketball clinic on my windshield.  “Who would need that?” my son asked.  “Anyone who wants to be really good at basketball, maybe they want to play professionally.  Everyone who wants to be a professional ‘anything’ needs to get their mentoring from someone.  Whether it’s basketball or business, you can’t survive without mentors.”  Who is your mentor?  Who is giving you the creativity to come up with new ideas to keep your business strong and make it grow?  On this fifth anniversary of the HPPPA I wanted to bring extra attention to what your membership can really do for you.

Want to know what the latest and greatest toys are?  Want to know if a company you’re thinking about carrying has ever had any problems with their products?  Want to find out what distributors are closest to you to save on shipping costs, or offer the most variety of products, or have great customer service?  Want to find out the best samples to use as give-aways at your parties?  Want to learn what issues are affecting party planners at the moment?  Have a tax question?  Want to find out which tradeshows give you the best bang for your buck or which are closest to you for the least expensive travel options?  Want to know what software is good for keeping track of your inventory and your reps?  Need someone to look over your marketing plan?  Need to know how to create a marketing plan?  Need some training?  Want to learn to be more effective?  Needs some tips on how to keep a party going or how to book more parties?  These are all things you might not even have thought of, but they are all benefits to being a member of the HPPPA.

Sometimes we don’t even know what we need and it’s good to have someone to ask “This is my business, have I thought of everything or am I in for a surprise?”  Often, associating with people who have already done what you’re doing or what you want to do will help you figure out the chess moves before you even sit down to play.  Talking with someone about what it is working and what isn’t can help you pinpoint how to turn your shot into a 3 pointer.

Ultimately yes, if it is to be it’s up to me.  Up to me to ask the right questions, to make the right choices, and to know where to go to help formulate the answers.  It’s up to me to find the right people to help me do what I do best!

If you haven’t already signed up to be a member of HPPPA, it’s up to you to do so.

Dawn Tulman is the president of ToiBocks Inc.; she’s been married for 13 years and has three children.  ToiBocks is a jewelry box with a hidden lock mechanism that enables you to keep your intimate items on the nightstand for easy access while keeping out sticky fingers and prying eyes. The idea for ToiBocks was inspired when Dawn’s oldest daughter “discovered” one of her novelties in the nightstand and she could not find a product that met her need to keep her toys handy and secure right out in the open. For more information visit www.toibocks.com or contact Dawn at 818.395.8558.

I’ve seen quite a few articles and emails about products that are NOT made in the USA.  Everyone wants to support companies that are ‘made in the USA’ and for big companies like Colgate, I completely agree.  There’s no reason why Colgate cannot have their factory here in the US to create jobs and stimulate the economy.

I decided, as a small business entrepreneur, to bring to light how incredibly difficult it is for an inventor to actually start out getting “Made in the USA.”

For me, I still have yet to find a wood mill that can make my product.  So far I had two that said they could, but the samples were not up to snuff (the drawer wouldn’t even come out of the ToiTissue sample they made).  Then I found a guy in Ohio, only to find out he will have them made in China and import them to his wood mill.  I have posted requests for quotes on wood manufacturing websites, I’ve google searched, I’ve inquired everywhere I could think, but no luck.

You can find all kind of websites that will tell you what products are made here, but not very many that will tell you who can make your own stuff here…

Coincidentally (or maybe not if you believe in the law of attraction), I sat down to write this blog post just before I left to go to the International Lingerie show in Vegas.  I couldn’t get the Word press interface to work so I postponed the post.  Then at the show I met a guy who is friends with a wood worker who is interested in making my product.  We’re talking now and who knows where it will go but until I achieve my goal of having ToiBocks “made in the USA” I’m going to keep trying.

Then the question becomes, can I afford to be “Made in the USA”?  Feedback on the ToiBocks products now is that they’re a little ‘pricey.’ If I can work out manufacturing here I know it will be more expensive than in China so I would have to raise my prices.  I would have more ‘buy American’ customers, but how many ‘I can’t afford that’ customers would I lose?

Ah the trials and tribulations of being an entrepreneur…

Hello All!

So excited that celebrity blogger Joshua Estrin loved the ToiBocks so much he added it to his Valentine’s Day gift list! Just because it vibrates doesn’t mean its dirty – A Valentines Day gift guide

ToiBocks is making it’s way through the mainstream world with as much success as it has garnered in the adult novelty and smoke shop markets. We were recently at the Atlanta, LA and NY gift shows with much success.

Although ToiBocks is a completely mainstream product, it is most unique in the adult novelty industry as there are no other products designed to keep private items discreetly on your nightstand where you can have easy access to them and your kids (or others) do not!

So, thanks for all your support! Would love for you to take a moment and read Joshua’s piece linked above and perhaps share it with your friends!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dawn Tulman, President
ToiBocks, Inc.
(818) 392-8558
sales@toibocks.com
www.toibocks.com

CLUBX ADULT STORES AUSTRALIA CHOOSES TOIBOCKS FOR THEIR XMAS RETAIL CAMPAIGN

The Original ToiBocks does quite well for the holiday

ClubX Adult Stores Retail Development Manager Glenn Hill confirmed that an integral part of the chain’s Xmas retail offer was the launch of ToiBocks into the Australian market and after only having the ToiBocks in stock the three weeks leading up to the holiday he is pleased with the results. Glenn said “I’ve selected ToiBocks to become an important part of our Xmas sales drive for a number of reasons. Firstly, they are a stylish item which would not look out of place on any bedside table in Australian homes. Secondly, with restrictions on what type of product Adult Stores can promote through external advertising mediums, the ToiBocks is an item that will be readily acceptable for advertising agents to assist us in gaining maximum exposure. Thirdly, the versatility of the ToiBocks allows us to put a “cheeky” spin on our sales pitch whilst remaining within advertising guidelines.

“I guess the one aspect that sets this item apart from most other storage boxes is the “secret” compartment component. I have to admit, that without getting some guidance from the creator Dawn Tulman, I would still be trying to “unlock the secret.” This is a great selling point for our staff, and allows them to interact in a fun way with their customers.”

“Of course, the “secret” compartment is where we see the real opportunity to explain to customers how they can conceal their “toys” in a secure and discreet fashion. The potential of also obtaining “add on” sales of toys and novelties whilst demonstrating this feature is also very appealing.”
“We are very excited to be so well received in Australia,” said Dawn Tulman, president of ToiBocks Inc “we are looking forward to providing consumers with discreet storage options in many other countries as well.”
For more information contact ToiBocks by emailing sales@toibocks.com or by calling (818) 392-8558.

About ToiBocks
Based in Los Angeles, ToiBocks, Inc. offers uniquely stylish, discreet personal storage solutions that can be kept out in the open. For more information, please visit www.toibocks.com.

ModernAdult.com is now offering ToiBocks and ToiTissue to Canadian customers. Shipping from within Canada to Canadian customers saves you the hassle of dealing with Customs, Duty, etc. To purchase ToiBocks products please click on the Go To link below:

(NOTE: this is a site with images on it that are Not Safe For Work) Go to Modern Adult’s ToiBocks page

Modern Adult will also be distributing ToiBocks products in Canada, so if you have a store, website or business in Canada that would like to carry ToiBocks products, please contact Steve Callow Email: custserv@modernadult.com Toll-Free (Canada/USA) 1-866-724-7524.

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If you’re looking for the perfect gift this holiday season, ToiBocks is a great choice! It not only makes the perfect gift, but also the ultimate gift wrap! Be sure to have them open the ToiBocks when it’s just the two of you so that no one else sees how to get into it.

ToiBocks makes the perfect gift!

Recipe for a SUPER surprise: Set up the ToiBocks with the key in place and hide the directions. Get your loved one (mate, mother, sister) a beautiful piece of jewelry and lock it in the bottom. Watch their delight when they open their beautiful jewelry box/ valet and then tell them there’s something special hidden inside. Enjoy them trying to figure out how to get into the ToiBocks and watch the look of amazement on their face when they find their special jewelry!

ToiBocks is the ultimate gift wrap

Recipe for a sexy holiday: Set up the ToiBocks with the key in place and hide the directions. Get your sweetie a risque item and lock it in the bottom. Watch their delight when they open their beautiful jewelry box valet and then tell them there’s something special hidden inside. Enjoy them trying to figure out how to get into the ToiBocks and watch the look of amazement on their face when they find their risque item and know that they have somewhere safe to keep it!

For a fun variation put something in the bottom that they can use on you once they get it out!

Suggestions: OhMiBod’s new Freestyle, you no longer need an I-Pod to enjoy this fabulous product (www.ohmibod.com)! A sensuous massage candle – they make candles now that not only fill up the room with amazing scents but also can be poured directly onto your lover’s skin for a sensuous massage! Fuzzy handcuffs and a blind fold are fun items to play with.

Best thing is that now they have a safe place to keep those things that might embarrass them if they were discovered.

Feel free to post your own suggestions on what would be great to hide inside the ToiBocks this holiday!

Happy Holidays!

One last note – if you want to subscribe to ToiBocks blog you need to open this page in Firefox… for some reason the subscribe is not there for Microsoft IE users…

Shipping out the Original ToiBocks to Australia early next week! We were picked up by Club X which has a chain of 36 stores and runs a huge Expo down under. Very exciting moment!!!!