Packing

Double check your packing list before you leave

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If you’ve been reading Road Warriorette for any length of time, you may know that the packing list for each trip holds a very important, special place in my heart (and trip preparations). I have a formula that I use for planning what I need to pack (which you can get if you sign up…

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3 options under $100: rolling briefcase for business travel

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Is it possible to find a quality rolling briefcase for business travel under $100? Reader L asks… Hi Road Warriorette! I have been traveling regularly for work for years and am usually gone for 3 days. I found out that over the next year I’ll be doing a lot of one day trips and I…

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One Dress Two Ways, Summer and Fall edition

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This is such an interesting time of year, clothing wise. On the one hand, in Texas it is so insanely hot stepping outside is like walking into an oven. Each morning as I get dressed I have to strategize about which items are least likely to contribute to a melting feeling when walking to my…

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Summer Business Travel Outfits

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Y’all. It is insanely hot, humid, and sticky here in Texas, and in much of the US. And unfortunately the hotter it gets the less my brain works. I am traveling a lot right now, and I need an easy, no-thinking-required outfit for days when I have to work and travel. I’ve got a couple…

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6 items to leave in your suitcase between trips

While I’m a huge believer in packing efficiently, there’s more to packing efficiently than just packing light! For people who are on the road a lot it’s so helpful to have a streamlined packing routine. And sometimes that means duplicates that stay in your suitcase between trips. When you travel as much as I do…

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Save time, money, and brainpower on every single business trip you take

People say that time and money are our most valuable resources, and to get more of one often means sacrificing the other. There is another valuable, finite resource to add to this list–brainpower. I have found that the farther I get into my career the amount of extra room in my brain decreases. I have…

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My top 3 packing tips (and the workshop you’ve been waiting for!)

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People ask me all the time what my top three packing tips are. It’s not easy to narrow down just to three, but they would probably be: Bring three pairs of shoes max Use contact lens cases for small amounts of liquids Build a capsule wardrobe to make packing easier One of the biggest takeaways…

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3 budget-friendly carry-on suitcases that fit within 22”x14”x9” guidelines

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Every business traveler needs a great suitcase! And you don’t always have to spend an arm and a leg to get it. There are plenty of great budget-friendly carry-on suitcases that will easily fit in an overhead bin. These three are all right around $100! Anytime you’re buying a suitcase there are a number of…

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Why I wear yoga pants to sleep in hotels

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Earlier this week I had a quick overnight trip to Houston. For the most part it was routine–arrived late afternoon, went to an evening work dinner, came back to the hotel, washed my face, changed into my jammies, texted with the Home Warrior, turned on my white noise, and went to sleep. Suddenly I was…

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Tips for Managing Rain on a Business Trip

We are entering the rainy season, and boy some parts of the US are getting hammered. How can business travelers handle all of the details of their work trips and torrential downpours? Reader S asks…. I’m slated to travel across the country for work over the next few months, from Seattle to the midwest to…

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