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Believe it or not, Road Warriorette has been around for almost eight years. That is a loooong time, and I’ve loved every minute of it. As the eight-year blogoversary draws near I want to touch base with the most important part of this journey: you guys! Without readers, there would be no Road Warriorette. If…

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Tips for international travel during a DHS electronics ban

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A few months ago the Department of Homeland Security announced a ban on any electronics bigger than a phone on certain US-bound international flights. Since then the UK has enacted a similar ban. For a while there was talk about a potential ban on ALL US-bound international flights. This seems to have died down, but…

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May 2017 Birchbox Review

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Getting my pretty little box full of beauty goodies makes me so happy! The theme for the May 2017 Birchbox was low effort, high impact, and had mostly sun-related products. There were some big winners, but, alas, a couple of misses as well. Clarins UV PLUS Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF 50. As soon as I opened…

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Tips for Working Out on a Business Trip

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Getting geared up for a workout is so hard, but darned if I don’t feel fantastic afterward. Life in general is so jam-packed that’s it’s not easy to always fit it in, and on business trips it can be near impossible. I want the endorphins, even when I’m on a week-long, three-city slog. You can…

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Travelers

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This Sunday is Mother’s Day, the day we send love and light to the moms and mother-figures in our life. I am so excited to celebrate my mother this Sunday. Of course, she is in Germany on a fabulous vacation (lucky her!). But my sisters and I sent her off in style, and will make…

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Road Warriorette readers choose their favorite luggage brand!

Last week we asked readers to share their favorite luggage brand. There were a number of brands represented, but the overall winner was very clear….drumroll please….. Travelpro! Some of the reasons listed include maneuverability, durability, and capacity. Derek S. said, “they last forever and are the best bang for the buck.” Coming up in second…

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Review: Lo and Sons Hanover

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The right travel bag can make your business trip so much easier, just like the wrong one can wreck it. I have had more than one purse break during transit so am very particular about the bags I choose to haul around the world. Several years ago I was introduced to Lo and Sons, and…

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Business Travel FAQs: Finding a job that requires travel

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When you are a business traveler, there are some questions that you get all the time. What kind of places do you go? Where are your favorite places? Don’t you get lonely? How does your husband cope? How can you fit all your clothes into that tiny suitcase? I’ve been compiling these questions for a…

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How we prepared to live on one income

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Whenever people ask me how I’m able to have three young kids, a full time job, a blog, and travel for work so often, I have one answer: I have an extremely supportive husband who is a Stay At Home Dad. The next inevitable question: “Really?? How did you figure out how to live on…

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Spring business travel capsule wardrobe

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It’s spring! Warmer weather, more colorful clothes, and lighter suitcases are sweeping the nation. No more boots, bulky coats, or wool socks….at least for most places! While there are still places of the country receiving snow (crazy to this Texas native!) much of the country is headed toward warmer days. Hooray! For your wardrobe, a…

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