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Monthly Archives for February 2010.

So….My Sister and Brother in Law are in Hawaii right now

And there is a tsunami that is supposed to hit in about half an hour. My sister said they are at the airport, even though their flight doesn’t leave until 10pm local time (around 3am CST). And of course, that airport is ON the water, on the east side of the island. To say I’m…

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Car Trip vs. Plane Trip

a car parked in a parking lot

This week I drove to Dallas.  It is very strange to me how much easier and less stressful it is to get ready for a car trip than a plane trip. I fly almost everywhere I go for work. It’s not that I stress about packing, exactly. It’s just that I know in the back…

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My Thoughts on Boston

a city skyline with boats in the water

I know this is a few weeks late, but I’ve been super busy……Sorry! Boston is a beautiful, interesting, historic city.  I had planned to take a few hours to do some sightseeing (Fenway Park or the Freedom Trail would have been awesome) but because of the stupid blizzard I only got a few nights on…

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Look! Cute Compression Socks!

a person wearing white socks

I never dreamed this could happen. Lulu Lemon (possibly my favorite place on earth. ties with Sephora) has come out with…..wait for it…..cute compression socks!! I got the email yesterday and have already asked for them for my birthday (thanks big sis!!) which is in a week.  They are super cute and extra cushiony (according…

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Quick Security Tip: How To Handle Your Suitcase

a blue suitcase with wheels

This really is a quick one, friends. When you are going through security, and getting all of your stuff out and into your bins, your suitcase may be the last thing you think about. Often people will just throw it up onto the table and push it through just like everything else. I have a…

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From Corporette: Top Time Saving Strategies

It’s like she read my mind! Here I am, super busy, traveling Monday-Friday for many weeks in a row, worried about how to get everything done….And Corporette posts “Looking for the 25th Hour? Our Top Time Saving Strategies.” These suggestions are great!! I am especially thinking it is time to re-hire a cleaning person. I…

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Halfway Up the Mountain

Today I start the third week in my five weeks of travel craziness. I have spent one week in Pittsburgh/Boston and one week in South Texas. This week I go to Nashville and Dallas. Next week I go to New york. And the week after that Ohio and Missouri. Whew! How am I getting through…

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TravelSmith’s New Gear Guide Is Out

TravelSmith has updated their “Gear Guide“, and there is some cool stuff in here!! My favorites are on page 4–all the travel beauty stuff (shocker, I know). The dual voltage flat-iron and curlers, cute little travel bottles, and the super clever soap sheets are all great tools for a gal on the go. The last…

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Need help!! Future FAQs Page

a red dice with white question marks

I’m back!! The wedding was amazing; beautiful (so beautiful! especially the bride), touching, fun (dancing all night! margaritas! Mexico!), and a great time was had by all. I will do a more in depth post this week. Right now, though, I need a little help. I have decided to do a Frequently Asked Questions page,…

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Off to South Texas for my Sister’s Wedding!!

We have made it to the Rio Grande Valley! Yesterday my sister and parents set off for the Valley in a caravan of sorts. Five stops later (not kidding, we stopped at the Outlet Mall, Whataburger, the gas station, and to use the restroom twice) we made it to my Memaw’s house. Wedding preparations are…

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