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Taking travel toiletries through security

a close-up of a tube of liquid lipstick

Do I have to take out my liquids when I have TSA Pre-check? Reader T asks…. I’ll be traveling next week for a conference. I have TSA Pre-check but haven’t flown in a while. Do I need to put my lipsticks in my liquids bag? Do I need to take my liquids bag out when…

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20 under $20: 20 Business Travel Accessories Under $20

a collection of items for travel

It’s true that some gear required for a successful business trip can be pricey. Suitcases, travel bags, and noise-canceling headphones are all important and may cost a pretty penny. But the majority of items that help make a good business travel experience are budget-friendly! Here are 20 business travel accessories under $20. Comfort: 1 Compression…

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May 2017 Birchbox Review

a group of small bottles of makeup and a box

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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Review: EMME Petite Travel Toiletry Bag

a bag with a hook and a toiletries inside

Two and a half years ago the company that makes EMME travel toiletry bags sent one to me for review. Up to that point, I had been bad-mouthing zippered, hanging toiletry bags as too big, bulky, and unnecessary. The original EMME bag changed all of that for me, and I’ve used it, and loved it, on…

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Summer Travel Toiletries Packing List

a tube of sunscreen

Business travel any time of year requires strategic packing, but especially so in the summer months. While I don’t need to bring as many clothes as I do in the winter, there are far more specialty toiletry items to pack. Here are the most important tools in my kit to keep me looking great in…

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Breaking the Code to Travel Toiletries

a purple bag with clear objects inside

(You may be wondering about the title of the post. I just finished re-watching the BBC series Sherlock, and it was even better the second time. Everyone should go watch it!! Okay, on to the post….) Travel toiletries can be one of the most stressful parts of packing for a business trip.  The idea of…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 We discuss all the mysteries of Southwest boarding passes. While prepping for my next big trip I share my favorite 5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight. My own personal experience shows that it pays to know your credit card rewards! Should alcohol be…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Please, for the love of all things, keep your phone conversations out of the loo. Travel etiquette tip: Don’t talk on your phone in a public restroom. Clutzy? Prone to spills? I feel you. Protect your keyboard! We discussed how people feel about kids watching videos without…

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CONTEST CLOSED Giveaway! What’s your favorite travel toiletry product and why?

a white package of facial cleansing towelettes

A few months ago I did a contest that was geared towards finding out what my readers’ favorite carry-on luggage brands are and why. The goal was to help business travelers who are looking to purchase carry-on luggage make a decision.  We had many great responses so I would like to do the same thing…

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Small Business Saturday

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, full of loved ones and delicious food. Once the turkey coma wears off people often turn their focus to finding the perfect gifts for the holidays. While it’s certainly easy to run down to your nearby chain store, it’s there is another option out there! Today is…

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