I’m gonna cut right to the chase. Have you heard of Strawesome ^[1]? They are seriously AWESOME with a capital “A”! I use straws on a daily basis. I find that I actually drink more water when I drink through a straw. But I don’t like the skinny straws so I’ve been spending more money on the wider straws (similar to the size of those at McDonald’s – they hold more in one straw).

My plastic straw-buying days are over thanks to Strawesome!

Strawesome straws are reusable glass straws ^[1]. If you were like me when I first heard of them, I thought I’d get a drink and a shard of glass. Not the case (duh, that would be really bad). Strawesome straws are hand-made in the company’s Michigan workshop. Their motivation for making these awesome straws came from a commitment to health with less exposure to toxins in plastic straws. Strawesome straws are toxin-free – there are no BPA’s or phthalates!

Another bonus in using Strawesome straws – you are saving the environment! I cannot even begin to think how many straws I’ve used over the past year alone. I know they all end up in a landfill. Now I can save the environment and have the perfect straw for drining my water, and smoothies. Since the straws are wider, you can sip your smoothie or milkshake without sucking your brains out (or what feels like it sometimes with the skinny straws). Nice visual, eh? :)

These are going to be great to keep in my purse for going to all of the extra-curricular activities. They will also be a great gift for my friends and nieces/nephew who have absolutely everything! There are so many cute designs to choose from ^[1] so there is something they will all like. Plus, the younger ones will think that having their “own” personal straw is pretty cool.

We have (1) Strawesome Prize Pack to give away. The pack includes the following sets:

Mega Straw Set ^[2]: Includes one of each of the following: Baby See-thru, Baby See-thru Smoothie, See-thru,See-thru Smoothie, Big Daddy See-thru, Big Daddy See-thru Smoothie, Barely Bent, See-Thru Barely Bent Long, See-Thru Barely Bent Long Smoothie. Save money by ordering these straws as a set.  This set comes with 2 cleaning brushes.

Just for Kids Set ^[3]: Includes a set of 4 straws that are 7″ in length. The straws are bent so it becomes shorter and easier for children to use. Includes a cleaning brush.

The only required method to enter the giveaway is with a comment, so…

Leave us a comment and share how often you use straws. Maybe you don’t purchase them now because they are an added expense (and it’s hard to remember where they are in the store).

To increase your chances of winning, there are optional entries available for you:

• Subscribe to the FREE Savings Lifestyle Email Newsletter ^[4].
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Good luck! This giveaway will close on Wednesday, August 8 @ 3p (EST). We will choose the winner(s) at random and contact you directly.

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