All things home.
I hope you are having a fabulous 4th of July wherever you are. If you are in the US and hiding out from the heat of the day (or taking cover from the rain in the northeast), you may find yourself seeking shelter in your local stores or doing some online shopping. I did some…
If you are a weekly warrior business traveler like me, you may have just barely escaped the east coast weather delays in time to make it home for the three-day weekend. And, like me, you may have woken up this morning and realized you need to take something with you to a Fourth of July…
I was digging around in my freezer this morning looking for frozen fruit. I wanted to make a smoothie to drink on my way to the airport. As I rummaged through the bottom freezer bin I thought “there has to be a better way to deal with this mess”. I remembered a gem I found on the…
I’m a big fan of easy recipes that I can whip up quickly and eat from for 2-3 days without getting tired of them. Mexican Casserole has been a favorite of mine since preschool (when I called it “Donnie’s Casserole” as it first made it’s appearance at our house via the mother of the little boy who was…
The beauty box versus bag squares off again in this battle of Birchbox vs. Ipsy. Both services offer a monthly $10 membership where subscribers receive a selection of beauty product samples that is somewhat customized based on personal preferences. Birchbox comes in its namesake box while Ipsy’s Glam Bag is a limited edition cosmetic bag each…
I stumbled into my local Anthropologie yesterday to take advantage of their Summer Tag Sale. (Yes, I’m a sucker for all things Anthro!) I was on the hunt for a cute white dress for my upcoming trip to Seattle for my sorority’s international convention. While I didn’t find the dress, I did manage to score…
One way that I’ve effectively curtailed my desire to overpack is the strategic use of Pinterest for capsule wardrobe ideas. I’ve curated an entire Pinterest board of various mix-and-match packing lists for various types of trips and trip lengths. Jetsetter’s Pinterest Packing Lists I might not own the exact items on the list. But I…
I’ve long embraced the bohemian vintage style of dress (a la Anthropologie) as a great way to express my personal style with a neutral wardrobe as a base. When I’m out shopping, I’m always on the hunt for new pieces to add to my mix of classic basics, travel finds, vintage scores, and such. I don’t…
I’m always on the hunt for healthy snacks that I can throw in my purse and carry on the road. Ideally, snacks can’t easily be crushed (when I shove my purse into my tote to board a flight and then try to cram that under a seat, things tend to break!) and are nutritious. I…
While like many seasoned road warriors I like to believe that I’m immune to jetlag (with boasts like “my body clock is broken”, I’m definitely guilty of this), the reality is that even a tiny amount of internal disruption can wreck havoc on vacation plans if the internal clock cannot be reset. For me, jetlag…
How to stretch a pair of tight shoes in your freezer using gel packs or bags of water. Never be bothered by slightly tight shoes again with this neat trick.
Packing for a luxury cruise on Seabourn requires careful planning and management of a carry-on bag. We discuss our packing strategy and challenges.