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Poll: Where do you shop for business travel clothes?

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Shopping is seriously the best. Nothing like some retail therapy to cure the blues, the blahs, or anything else that ails you. So let’s talk about it! Lately I’ve been getting a lot of questions about where to buy clothes that are business travel friendly. Here’s the (not actually so secret) secret. You can find…

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Survey says business travelers take time for fun but don’t tell their boss or spouse about it

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National Car Rental released results from a recent survey about business travel, and I am fascinated. I *love* statistics, getting into what they mean and what they say about human behavior, and then seeing how they align with my experience and my readers’ experience. The report on this particular survey is focusing on taking time…

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2017 Business Traveler Gift Guide

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You know those people who have all of their holiday gifts purchased by Nov. 30? I respect and somewhat envy them, but I am not those people. So what do you do when you have plenty of folks to shop for and not a lot of time? Amazon Prime, of course! And if your special…

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Black Friday Travel Gear Deals

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Now I know that ‘tis the season and we’re supposed to be shopping for others and all that. And I promise, very soon I will share a comprehensive shopping guide for gifts that will thrill any road warriors in your life. But *just in case* you need something for yourself (or others!) I’ve got a…

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4 great items for business travel

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I don’t know about you, but 2017 is flying by. Hard to believe it’s already the second half of February! I’ve been lucky and had a slow winter with regards to business travel, but things are about to pick up in a serious way. Luckily over the past few months I’ve gotten a few new…

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4 Amazon Black Friday deals for travelers

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I have a love/hate relationship with Black Friday. As a lifelong bargain-hunter, the idea of a great deal is so appealing. But I hate the idea that if I don’t get to the store at 4am (or 6pm the night before) I lose out on special savings. Thankfully online shopping offers a lot of the…

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Shoes for business travel

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It was my birthday a few  weeks ago, and my sweet family gave me some cash to go shopping  with. Alone. I haven’t been shopping for myself, much less alone, in longer than I can remember. So this was a huge luxury! I headed  off to Nordstrom Rack, hoping to score some deals on cute…

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Black Friday travel gear deals

Happy Black Friday everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.  Black Friday is a great opportunity to pick up a few things for you or someone else, especially some of my favorite travel gear.  Of course, I’m exhausted from all the celebrating yesterday (and supporting my teams as the…

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My Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping list

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Black Friday is almost here! There are so many ads and deals coming out that it’s pretty overwhelming. I have never been one of those up at the crack of dawn Black Friday shoppers. However, this year the Home Warrior and I are in the market for some pretty specific items, and the best deals…

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What to wear to the airport: Cardigans!

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On almost every packing list I have, cardigans are there. Whether it’s winter or summer, the lightweight button down sweater is a must-have. They pull an outfit together, keep you warm on cold planes, and look professional but not too formal. They are available everywhere, on every budget, so it’s easy to find one that…

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