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Monthly Archives for December 2015.

Road trip tip: Use a courthouse restroom

a car parked in front of a building

Sorry to have been MIA for so long! We have wrapped up almost a week of celebrating with all of the different parts of our family, and before that had over a week of literally every person in our house being sick. Things are finally getting back to normal, and I’m definitely enjoying the lull…

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Dealing with a scent sensitivity on business travel

a box of medicine with a red and white label

If you’ve read this blog for any period of time then you know that I have a huge sensitivity to strong smells. On more than one occasion I’ve been flying and someone has sprayed perfume, painted their nails, or even just had some strong smelling food, and I’ve instantly had nausea or a headache. This…

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5 Rolling briefcases great for business travel

a brown suitcase with handle

Different kinds of business trips call for different kinds of bags. A longer trip calls for a full size carryon; a short trip for a smaller version. Some trips all you need is a nice looking backpack. But for some types of trips, especially conferences or a trip with lots of walking, a rolling briefcase…

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MomsPumpHere: Great app for moms trying to find a place to nurse or pump

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When preparing for my first business trip after maternity leave one of the parts that required the most planning was making my plan for pumping on the road. It is really not easy, and involves all kinds of prep work. Figuring out where to pump was simple for most of my trip—either the car or…

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Road Warriorette 2015 Business Traveler Gift Guide

a group of personal care items

It’s the holiday season! Choosing gifts for loved ones is one of my favorite things, but it’s not always easy. Is there someone in your life that’s hard to shop for? If they are a business traveler I’ve got some suggestions for you! Whether they are in to beauty or electronics, here are some gifts…

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Is this rude? Seating at restaurants.

a chair with a seat

Here’s the scenario: You are on a business trip and eating dinner at a restaurant that has seat-yourself service. You are eating by yourself, and after looking around you see that there are several open spots at the bar, and one empty table that could seat four. In this scenario, you hate (HATE) sitting on…

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10 Piece Winter Business Travel Wardrobe

a collage of different outfits

Cooler temperatures are here. Bring on the boots, sweaters, and layers! Of course, those boots, sweaters, and layers make packing way more difficult. That makes a capsule wardrobe incredibly important. I’ve put together ten pieces that can all be worn together, creating plenty of options for a trip. I’ve shown ten outfits below, but I…

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