Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for January 2010.

Working in Dallas over the weekend….

two dogs sitting in a car

I had a strange weekend. Instead of hanging out with friends on Saturday, or shopping for shoes for my sister’s wedding, or sleeping late, Home Warrior and I got up and drove to Dallas with our dogs. I had a rare Saturday meeting to attend yesterday, so we gathered up our dogs and our coffee…

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TravelSmith’s new City Shirts

a blue shirt on a mannequin

TravelSmith has released its new City Shirts. I love City Shirts because they are button down, but wrinkle-free, and they repel stains. Now they come in colors! My favorite is the Lisbon in French Blue. The feminine details make it more interesting than a normal button down shirt. Granted, not all of these shirts are…

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How to get through security quickly

Going through the security line is one of the least fun parts of traveling, if not THE least fun part. There are ways to speed it up though! With a little planning and thinking ahead, going through the security line can be way less painful. If everyone went through security like a business traveler the…

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Quick Packing Tip

a woman in a grey suit

Whenever I am trying to decide what to bring with me for business trip, I have to stifle the urge to over pack. But I LOVE that shirt! I will think. I should bring it in case I get a chance to wear it. Or, I know! I should bring that red jacket. Even though…

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My favorite travel toiletries

a white tube with a dropper

I promised this a long time ago, and now I am delivering! I have gone through several toiletry phases in my traveling days, but I am by far happiest with the system I have now. I have my two bags, my clear plastic 1-quart size bag with liquids and my cute travel kit with my…

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Help a Reader: How to be a mom and a Road Warriorette?

a white baby bodysuit with a yellow sign with a baby on it

I recently got an email from one of my readers asking for help. Her question: is it possible to have children and still travel for work? “My husband and I will start trying to a child this coming June.  I’m terrified, because like you I’m a Road Warriorette and I truly love my job! I’m…

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A great post about Female Business Travelers from Fly Gracefully

One of my new co-bloggers on Boarding Area is another young female business traveler. She writes Fly Gracefully, and it seems that we have a lot of similar experiences. She recently posted a list of questions that people often ask her as a woman business traveler. I can relate! I get “Do you like what…

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Packable Rain Gear

a close-up of an umbrella with Museo Soumaya in the background

The last two times I have gone to Nashville, it has rained. Like, cats and dogs rained. Like, delay flights, drench all your stuff, drive five miles an hour rain. And of course, I have not had a rain coat or umbrella with me for either of those trips. Not great for professional looking hair,…

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Anyone getting married soon?

Southwest Airlines has announced its “Vows in the Valley” contest. “To celebrate 35 years in Harlingen [TX], we’re awarding two lucky LUV-birds an opportunity to exchange vows in the Valley and fly away on a complimentary honeymoon. Nominate your favorite couple to tie the knot, Southwest-style!” So basically you get married in the Harlingen airport…

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Sign up for discounted air fares!

There was an article in the Wall Street Journal this week about airlines and discounted fares. Basically, there are a variety of different ways to sign up to hear about the discounts airlines are offering.  You can follow them on Twitter, sign up for email alerts, or, in the case of Southwest, download their Ding!…

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