TO LICK or NOT TO LICK....
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
United States
February 9, 2017 1:41am CST
This morning, I went to go run some errands. A store in particular that I was excited to visit was Dollar Tree because it's been quite some time! I don't often visit Dollar Tree unless I need balloons, candles, greeting cards, or party table cloths.
I was excited to see if they had any neat engagement or wedding type of decorations for my small upcoming party next month. They had some but, I didn't like them, so I will order the rest of my decorations on Amazon or purchase at Michael's Arts & Crafts.
Back to the topic: TO LICK or NOT TO LICK
Another reason, I had to stop by Dollar Tree was to buy envelopes! They're extremely cheap.
OPTION 1 - 40 Envelopes for a BUCK but you have to LICK the envelope
-OR-
OPTION 2 - 30 ENVELOPES for a BUCK and you don't have to LICK the envelope?
I went with OPTION 2, 10 envelopes less but I don't have to lick the icky envelope and it's much convenient to seal without having to worry if your tongue did the job properly (or if you apply water).
Do you lick or do you not lick? (By the way we are talking about envelopes)
(Photo belongs to me)
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41 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
9 Feb 17
It's been awhile since I've needed to use envelopes. I prefer to lick, but maybe that's just because it's what I've always done. Those self adhesive ones are pretty cool too though.
I got my wedding invites from Michael's I believe. I am sure you could even choose a site that would design them.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
I don't like the after taste of the envelopes. 
No wedding invites yet, wedding will maybe be next year! Just an engagement party for now so it's an invite verbally
No wedding invites yet, wedding will maybe be next year! Just an engagement party for now so it's an invite verbally 3 people like this
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
9 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby I suggest a long engagement. I know you've been with your bf for awhile already, but long engagements are good. I think that is the only thing I would have changed about the whole relationship, even as there were other things I wasn't very happy with. I think a long engagement would have saved a lot of heartache.
Anyway, I know everyone's relations are different.
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@moffittjc (121546)
• Gainesville, Florida
9 Feb 17
@scribbledadnauseum I haven't had to use envelopes in quite a long time either. I do everything electronically now, so it is very rare that I have to physically mail anything.
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@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
9 Feb 17
Well I haven't sent anything in the mail for a long time.. but I would go the same with 30 for a buck so you don't have to have awful taste in your month from the sticky part.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
Yes! Especially since there is bill pay feature. These envelopes will literally last a year or two! But my boyfriend uses them to pay rent to the homeowner.
These envelopes will literally last a year or two! But my boyfriend uses them to pay rent to the homeowner.1 person likes this
@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
9 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby that would be me as well I would have then forever but yeah they do make a good way to pay stuff like rent of you hand right to the landlord.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
@hillhjill Yes, it's more secure because he's mailing a check and even with the licking / or water method - I always apply a little tape just encase the envelope gets snagged on something or the seal isn't secure.
@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
9 Feb 17
@Daljinder Yes, the paper with the glue is extremely strong, try if you do not trust me, it cuts like a razor.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
10 Feb 17
@LadyDuck No thank you! I will take your word for it. 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
9 Feb 17
I like to lick - but I also make sure to buy the kind of envelopes that you can't see thru - some of those cheap ones are 'security type'
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@amandajay (23264)
• New Zealand
9 Feb 17
Haha lick or not... You will get many responses for this...lol....
Better you mentioned about envilopes.. Hahaha....
Even if you buy lick envilopes you can handle it easily when posting lot... I can teach you.. You should have ask me before ordering.. Then you will have 10 more...hehe
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
11 Feb 17
Haha I bought it from the store, its okay. we dont use much envelopes
Catchy title = a hit 
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@amandajay (23264)
• New Zealand
14 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby indeed a creative heading... Lol....
Btw... I just unfollowed you by mistake... Then again i followed..dont mind... Hehe
Btw... I just unfollowed you by mistake... Then again i followed..dont mind... Hehe1 person likes this
@shaynas (5487)
• India
9 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby Not very often. In fact, rarely.
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@much2say (55512)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 17
I seem to remember one of those articles that tell you what not to buy at those dollar stores . . . and I seem to recall that there was something (some chemical) on those lick envelopes that you shouldn't lick (toxic!). It's rare that I have to seal any envelopes at all . . . but we do have a box of those self-seal ones. With greeting cards, I just run my finger under some water and apply. Ever almost get a paper cut on your tongue? 
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@much2say (55512)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby I do that too! I just got balloons and a card this morning for my daughter - bday today! And a tablecloth too. I haven't bought envelopes in so long . . . we still have tons left from literally a couple years ago! Yah, those paper cuts are why I don't lick 'em anymore.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Feb 17
@much2say Aww it's your daughters birthday today? Happy Birthday!!
I love Dollar Tree for balloons and did I tell you They last for such a long time too! Like months! Lol.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Feb 17
I don't go to dollar tree often and when I do ~ I would go for greeting cards (the back of the cards all value like $3-4 even $5-6 bucks!), plastic table clothes, candles and envelopes! Oh and match box cars for my nephew now. And most importantly, balloons :)
Oh yes I have gotten a paper cut on my tongue no fun!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
I would go with the cheaper " lick envelopes" but would cut a small piece of wet sponge, rug or small water color brush instead of using mah
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
Then I will have additional clutter of a wet sponge, or small water brush near the envelopes? @louievill :)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Feb 17
@louievill But where would I put it? :)
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
10 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby those things are easy to dispose off once you are done, the sponge would just be the size of an eraser.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
I do not like the after taste of the envelopes. I would use water or tape even sometimes. Even going with the 30 count versus 40 count, it'll last us 1-2 years since we don't mail a lot of stuff.
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@moffittjc (121546)
• Gainesville, Florida
9 Feb 17
I would take the No Lick option any day! I hate licking envelopes.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
That's great!
Here we still see both on the shelves, the old school ones where you lick or self-seal.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
10 Feb 17
I prefer the ones you don't have to lick, but the others are cheaper. I've never thought of getting them at Dollar Tree, though.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Feb 17
Yes! Dollar tree sells envelopes 30 count for the self adhesive large envelopes. You get more if you buy the smaller size :)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Feb 17
@teamfreak16 If its near you! :)
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
10 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby - Ah.I'll have to check it out next time wewe're over there.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
well if you have the option of getting the envelope that don't need to be lick, I guess that is the better option for you to buy.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
Yes but you get 10 less envelopes I did go with that option though. Do you use envelopes often?
I did go with that option though. Do you use envelopes often?
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
10 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby In fact I have the glue and I still use it to stick the envelope.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Feb 17
I don't like the taste. I don't like dabbing water and making a mess. It is much secure and convenient for the self adhesive. But my mother would not agree, she would rather have the extra ten envelopes
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
11 Feb 17
@youless Oh that is handy then!
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
10 Feb 17
I think it's better to use envelopes you don't need to lick
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Feb 17
Yes! The self adhesive ones, I agree!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Feb 17
@besweet Heheh! Now I dread the post office ~ its just way too busy and not enough staff!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
11 Feb 17
Ha! As a child I think I liked to lick envelopes too!
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@besweet (9859)
• Ireland
11 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby yes me too! It was the only way back then, wasn't it?
I don't remember if we had the no-lick envelopes, but I was excited to go to the post office with my mom!
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
11 Feb 17
Oh I see, I never heard of a Fevistick
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Feb 17
@shshiju Oh I see! I will look it up thank you =)
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Feb 17
They have some cool things there. I also picked up 4 match box cars for my nephew. I got him construction trucks he loves them very much. :)
I like to put tape just encase on the ones that you have to lick.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
16 Feb 17
@HazySue Same here! It is good to be secure just encase :)
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
10 Feb 17
@infatuatedbby I am afraid that the stick-em on both will not hold and what is inside will be lost.
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
11 Feb 17
@JustBhem I use tape, but on envelopes I am mailing to family I'd seal with a sticker as well.
