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Happy Freaking Birthday

Yesterday, I turned 30. On Saturday, while I was shopping for plants with my girlfriends, someone smashed the window in my Prius and stole my purse. What was lost? Well, my purse, of course. It was a fabulous bag that I had been sent to review, and I loved it. My wallet, all of my…

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It’s Road Warriorette’s Third Birthday!!

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I know I say this every year but….. has it already been a year?? Today is Road Warriorette’s third blogiversary. It seems like a blink of an eye, but 366 days, 52 weeks, 12 months have already passed. This year has been a whirlwind of excitement, including becoming a Boarding Area Featured Blogger and attending…

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Don’t take your luggage when evacuating an airplane!

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Earlier this week Emirates flight EK521 made headlines with its crash landing and subsequent explosion. Thankfully all crew and passengers were off of the plane before it exploded, due in large part to the heroic efforts of the crew in landing and evacuating the passengers. In photos of the escape, something stuck out to me…

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Apple Pay

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Some big news out of Apple today!  Along with the new iPhone and Apple Watch (it’s amazing that I can no longer live without something that I didn’t know existed an hour ago. I need that watch!!), Apple Pay was unveiled to the public a little while ago. Essentially it’s an alternative to using your…

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Preparing for your First International Business Trip: Credit Cards, Currency Exchange, Points, and Cell Phone, Data, and Text Plans

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Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. Click here to read the first installment, which covered passports, travel advisories, and vaccinations.  Click here to read the second installment, which covered food,…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this week in years past? 2013 I gave some tips for styling your hair on the road. My first few months back at work after having my baby gave me some insight into how to travel for work as a new parent. 2012: Singing the praises of the White Noise App.…

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Posts from the Past: August

I hope you all had a very happy Labor Day! We have had a whirlwind couple of weeks in the Road Warriorette household. My sisters and their families were in town for almost a week, and the Mini Warrior had his first birthday party. Today, the movers are coming to move us out of our…

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Theft on the Road: Minimizing the Impact

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It’s a terrible, terrible thing, but it happens. Cars are broken into, purses are nabbed, pockets are picked. If you’re at home, having your purse or wallet stolen can be bad enough. But it can be really, really hard to deal with on the road. Here are some steps you can take to minimize the…

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My Replacement Wallet is Amazing

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After my purse was stolen last month, I despaired of ever finding a wallet I would love as much as I loved my old one. My sister had purchased it from Nordstrom (it was the Nordstrom house brand) five years ago, then tired of it after six months and gave it to me. I never…

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