Paper Straws

I try not to go shopping on Black Friday and here's my top reasons why:

1. Given the choice, I would rather sleep in.
2. My husband won't go with  me.
3. My mom won't go with me.
4. The shopping frenzy forces me to buy more than I should.
5. I end up just buying things for myself.
6. None of which I actually need.
7. If I stay home, I can watch my husband put up the Christmas tree.
8. Which is usually very entertaining.
9. Like observing the 15-year old son try to secure the top-heavy angel on the tree.
10. Stripped down to a t-shirt and boxers.
11. Because balancing on a ladder is a very sweaty job! 

1. Having said this, I usually find a reason to sneak out of the house at some point.  
2. Like this quick trip to Michael's where I found these super cute paper straws.
3. I promise that I will use them every day.
4. And not save them for a special occasion.
5. Because that's what paper straws are for.
6. To make every day special.

xo

Rachel

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