eco-living update part 2

i forgot to mention another small change:
coffee.

in the summer i love my iced coffee.
in the winter..... ummmmm.... that vanilla latte.

okay - preface - i only drink decaf.
what is the point?
taste.
i add sugar and milk. or no go.

well, i have decided that i will not buy my "little slice of heaven" iced coffee unless i bring my own cup.....
okay, another confession - this is my husband's mug that he got for his birthday from my amazing sister-in-law who never forgets anyone's b-day and married into a family that doesn't remember to send a card.....or actually, she married a boy who has a sister that doesn't even remember to send a card....actually, my sister is really awesome at b-days too....so it is just me that sucks.

and well, i stole it.
it seals! i can throw it on the top of my stroller that does NOT have a cup holder and it won't spill!!! i mean seriously, that is one really awesome travel mug!

i walk into my little coffee shops and very shyly ask if they would serve me my iced coffee in my mug that i brought myself.
no one minds.
they have actually charged me less....sometimes.
it is weird.
i don't know why i am a little shy about it.
but i am getting less shy.

one more thing though.... it makes me think about my consumer habits.
is this the day that i really need my coffee?
i have to be more intentional about that expense.
i have to remember the mug.
it is not a bad thing for me to think about - mug, money, calories, time, effort, trash.
i get to consider it all.... and all for a cup of iced coffee on a hot and humid day.... which sometimes is just what i need!

anyone have any thoughts on what to use to shave with?