Today, the biggest shopping day of the year they say, we are laying low and steering clear of any malls, boutiques or shopping centers.

We can’t remember the last time we shopped on the Friday after Thanksgiving because the craziness makes us crazy ourself. No, we’d rather stay at home, visit with family and enjoy the leftovers. (OH, and avoid the elbows and dirty looks at the checkout counters from psycho women who have nothing better to do than harrass holiday shoppers as if they were chat board trolls or something! The nerve.)

Instead of shopping today, we are going to finish up our holiday cards* and give ourself a french-manicure with Sally Hansen’s 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit. This little kit has everything we need for a pretty french manicure, including a white tip pen that lasts for over 50 applications (and it’s so easy! Just hold the pen to your nail tip and twist your finger. Voila!)

This little kit is so easy, we can visit with family and paint our nails at the same time without making a huge mess. Genius!

Sall Hansen 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit, $8 (prices vary)

*If you’d like to receive a holiday card from The Makeup Bag, send us an email (beautyeditor@makeupbag.net) with your mailing address and we’ll be sure to add you to our list.