Conferences

Conference Packing Tip: Bring a rolling briefcase!!

a black and white suitcase with handle

During the many conferences I attended this year, there was one important lesson that I should have learned but didn’t. It started at the super long two-week conference. Between the laptop, iPad, notebook, knitting, snacks, water, pashmina, conference freebies, and other miscellaneous items, my purse was full. Like, super packed and really heavy full. It…

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Conference Packing Tip: Bring a surge protector!

a close-up of a power strip

Earlier this year, in a three month time span I went to three conferences. All had at least 500 attendees, most of who were on their computers or smartphones, and all had way too few plugs available. Inevitably, after a morning of feverishly typing notes or checking email, the prime real estate near any available…

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Packing for a Long Conference: The Results (Everything Else)

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,…

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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…

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Conference Packing Tip: Save some room!!!

a group of colorful fly swatters

The first of what I’m sure will be many stories/learnings from my two week conference…… Where there is a conference, there is free stuff. Whether it’s papers, books, bags, water bottles, coffee mugs, or some other random tchotchkie, it doesn’t matter. Every time I’ve been to a conference, regardless of length, I have ended up…

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Preparing for a Long Time Away from the Office

a blue to do list

You guys have been a huge help while I refine my packing strategy for my long conference next week. But in addition to packing for 12 days, I also have to prepare to be out of the office for nine working days. And by out of the office I mean virtually unreachable, not just somewhat…

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Packing for a Long Conference: The Plan

a black suitcase with zippers

A few months ago, I ran a post about how much I stressed about what to pack for Blog World. I feel like I ended up doing pretty well, and was happy with my choices. In two weeks I leave to go to a regular work conference. Should be simple to pack, right? Normally, yes.…

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How to Pack for a Conference

a pile of clothes in a suitcase

Blog World Week continues on Road Warriorette! I had such a fabulous time, despite the somewhat rocky start. One of the highlights was going out to dinner with the Boarding Area crew on Friday night, where I got to meet the famous Randy Petersen, AadvantageGeek,  Deals We Like, Frequently Flying, Loyalty Traveler, Mommy Points, Wandering…

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