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Monthly Archives for July 2013.

Dangit! I broke my Kindle!

a tablet with a keyboard

Y’all, this sucks. Yesterday, I was plugging in my Kindle to charge it for my trip. As I was setting it down on my nightstand, it slipped out of my hands and fell. Normally it’s not a big deal, as it has a very protective cover. It’s fallen many times before, and never been hurt.…

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Personal Item Packing List

a purse and wallet inside of a bag

The personal item is the most important bag you take on a business trip. Yes, a suitcase may have all of your clothes and toiletries, but those things are replaceable. The information kept in your laptop, cell phone, and any work-related documents in your purse or briefcase would be much more difficult to replace, which…

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Summer business travel? Wear a dress!

a pink dress on a mannequin

There are plenty of things to love about summer—holidays, long days, time at the pool. But in much of the country, that comes along with hot temperatures. If you’re hanging out at the beach, that’s not such a big deal, but most of us have to work for a living. Throw in a business trip,…

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Happy 4th of July!!

fireworks in the sky

Hope you all have a great holiday today. Enjoy your barbecues, watermelon, apple pie, family, friends, fireworks, time off, or whatever else makes this a great day for you. I will spending the holiday with my family, enjoying Texas barbecue, peach ice cream, and fireworks. And for those of you on the road, safe travels!…

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5 tips for getting through airport security quickly

It’s a holiday weekend, and lots of people are on the road. Because more travelers than usual are less experienced, I wanted to share my top five airport security tips. 1)      Give yourself some extra time. The lines will likely be pretty long, so it will definitely make things less stressful if you arrive earlier…

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