AH, Black Friday…the day when Americans push, pull, and fistfight in order to get a good deal on a TV… If you’re like me, you will be avoiding this utterly barbaric tradition at all costs by doing something a bit more relaxing, like:

1. Seeing the lights at Botanica, Wichita.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Facebook
Illuminations runs November 27th-December 31st.
2. Taking a long nap.
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After the record amounts of tryptophan you consumed, you deserve it!
3. Getting out to volunteer.
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After giving thanks for all your blessings, why not consider giving back to those a little less fortunate? Serve the homeless at a local soup kitchen, gather up gently used toys and clothes to give away, or offer to help out at church; the possibilities are truly endless!
4. Visiting the "2nd Friendliest Yarn Store in the Universe" (Yarns, Salina) and stock up on supplies to MAKE your Christmas gifts!
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A homemade gift trumps ANYTHING store bought!
5. Going ice skating at Park Place (Leawood).
Park Place Facebook
What a festive way to burn a few calories!
6. Decorating for Christmas.
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Unless, of course, you're like me and decorated weeks ago...

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7. Pub crawl through town.
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If spending Thanksgiving with the family was rough, consider a Friday night pub crawl with your friends! If you're in Hays, start at the Rail, hit Gellas, and eventually end at The Q.
8. Addressing Christmas cards.
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You aren't going to want to do it after a long day of work, so you may as well get it finished over the long weekend.
9. Dreaming up creative ways to re-vamp the leftovers.
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A ham and green bean casserole casserole with a cranberry sauce glaze? Why not?!
10. Making plans for the KU v. K-State game on Saturday.
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May the odds be ever in your (team's) favor.
11. Challenging your friends to a marathon board game session.
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Break out the Twister mat!
12. If I haven't convinced you to avoid shopping, just promise me this: you will NOT be one of those crazy, overly-aggressive people who winds up in jail and/or on Youtube.
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How are you spending your Black Friday?

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