As I mentioned a few weeks ago, when you’re packing for two weeks, clothes are really only half the battle. I definitely brought too many clothes, but how did I do on everything else? Uh, I brought too much. The problem: when you’re away from home for so long, you get stuck in the, “But,…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for May 2012.
Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day!!!
Happy Memorial Day friends!! I wanted to take a break from our festivities to remember why we celebrate this day. Thank you to the incredibly brave men and women who sacrifice every day to keep our country safe. We are so grateful for you, and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Readers, I…
The Hotel Key from Hell
During the two week conference I recently completed, most of my hotel stay was lovely. Nice room, great breakfast, etc. But there was one thing that frustrated me every single day, and that was my hotel room key. Now, I have checked into a lot of hotels, and I almost always get the same warning.…
United Ends Early Boarding for Families
In April, United got rid of pre-boarding for families. Previously, families with small children could board before general boarding. According to CNN, United’s spokesperson said: “We figured it would be better to simplify that process and reduce the number of boarding groups.” Uh, okay. Whatever. That reasoning sounds like, well, an excuse. It seems there…
We have a winner!!
Here it is, the moment you’ve all been waiting for….. Who won the free vacation for two from Home2 Suites by Hilton? Congratulations to comment number 53, which was posted by dubaych: Chowhound is your best friend when you are trying to make the most of — or just find some comfort in — a…
Poll: Do you sleep in airports?
Last week, I fell asleep in an airport. In my defense, I’m six months pregnant, I had gotten up that morning at 4am, and after a hard day of presentations was completely wiped out at 5pm. The thing is, I didn’t even realize I had fallen asleep until I woke up. Mortified, I looked around…
Contest Update
A winner has been chosen for the free vacation from Home2 Suites by Hilton. We are working to notify them right now, and will post the name and winning comment as soon as possible. Thanks!!!
The Bulkhead Experience
If you fly with any regularity, you know that when you sit at the front of the cabin in the bulkhead, there is no place to put your bags. You can have your stuff during the flight, but it needs to go up in the overhead bins for takeoff and landing. In my experience, there…
Packing for a Long Conference: The Results (Clothes)
A few weeks ago, I wrapped up my longest work trip to date: a two-week conference in Florida. You guys helped me make my plan for packing for this long trip, which I really appreciate. But I’ll be honest: my packing was not perfect for this trip. I brought too many things, didn’t wear all…
Last day to win a vacation from Home2 Suites by Hilton!!!
Friends, today is the last day to enter our awesome contest! It’s not too late to enter to win a vacation for two from Home2 Suites by Hilton. The winner will be drawn tomorrow and announced on Friday. Don’t miss out!!!
