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Handy Uses for Binder Clips for Travel (and at Home Too)

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…

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Birchbox Vs. Ipsy – June 2014

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…

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Shopping Find – Great Gift for Mileage Runners (and Other Weekend Warriors)

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…

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Packing Lists on Pinterest

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…

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An App to Prevent a Common Travel Woe – Jetlag Rooster

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…