Why place a fabric softener sheet in your luggage when packing? It will absorb odors and keep clothing smelling fresh. Great for freshening up sneakers also.
I had a leftover fabric softener sheet in my suitcase after a trip where I did laundry in my hotel. Instead of throwing the fabric sheet away or taking it back [...]
A big part of travel fun is enjoying local eats at holiday time. St. Patty’s Day brings out the corned beef and cabbage in many cities. Paczki (Punchki) Day is the Polish celebration of the day before Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, celebrated predominantly in the Midwest. And remember to enjoy a King Cake at Mardi [...]
Never leave home without a tube of your favorite hand cream in your bag, and use it frequently throughout your trip. Not only will this help keep your hands from drying out but can help counter the effects of harsh commercial-grade soaps found in public restrooms.
I am currently using a tiny very-TSA-friendly bottle of Bloom Rosemary [...]
Find cheaper tickets and book faster when you have availability by booking class at your fingertips on SeatCounter.
At a glance, you can see what fare classes are available by flight by airline for the day and time that you want to fly. Locate the flight with the lower class of fares available. Green indicates high [...]
Leaving your kids at home while you travel? Be sure to provide a list of medical contacts for their caregiver.
Have a list of all doctor’s and dentist’s names along with their phone number, address and directions to their office. Keep this by the telephone on other visible location. Include pediatricians and any specialist doctors that [...]
When leaving your hotel to go for a run, wear a wristband, ankle band or shoe pouch that contains your name, mobile phone and contact information. A great source for these products is at RoadID.com.
I keep learning this the hard way–When you first get into a rental car, find out where these key items are turned on and off:
Door locks
Headlights
Wipers (front and back)
Emergency lights
Emergency brake
It is very unsafe to be fumbling around the dashboard trying to find out where to turn on the headlights when it becomes dark as you [...]
Sleeping in a hotel room can be tough. I’ve found a great way to relax and fall asleep to the scent of lavender tucked into my pillow case. Lavender is said to be a great natural remedy for calming nerves and helping to ease you into a sound sleep and the scent is wonderful! This [...]
When looking for the best deal at a hotel, ask for the concierge floor or bed and breakfast rate. While it may be $50 more a night or so, it will include breakfast, perhaps a light dinner and complimentary water and soft drinks. When traveling with a spouse or children, this can save a lot in [...]
Leaving your kids at home while you travel? Keep them busy with creating their own ‘postcards’ of what they did while mom was away.
Each day have them take a 4”x6” or so piece of paper and draw a picture about something they did. If they’re old enough, have them write a few sentences on what [...]
