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Budget Theme Parks 5.16.12

There are giveaways galore happening right
now. Enter them all with this round-up and cross your fingers! Everything
you’ll need for summer travel is up for grabs!









Summer
is fast approaching and that means summer vacation. A good percentage of folks
plan to hit up the theme parks in the next 3 months, which is why the parks are
super crowded and hotel prices can be twice as much as usual. People will pay
it and gripe about the long lines, but it won’t keep them from planning to come...

Review & Giveaway: OHSO Marko Travel Toothbrush

REVIEWapalooza contines! Enter to win this awesome travel toothbrush and, if you haven't already, enter to win a Conair MiniPRO Ceramic Straightener (flat iron).




Packing light is becoming a
necessity with all the extra fees airlines are imposing on travelers. You’re
probably going to leave a lot of stuff at home, but even if you don’t bring
much else on your vacation, you aren’t going to leave home without your
toothbrush. I keep a special travel toothbrush in my toiletry bag. I know a lo...

Review: Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

Happy REVIEWapalooza! Don't forget to enter to win a Conair MiniPRO Ceramic Straightener if you haven't already.




Some people just can’t get up
and going without coffee in the morning. I can understand. I love a good cup
while I’m getting ready, especially when I’m on vacation. I’ve gotten to the point
that when I travel, I bring my own ground coffee, simply because we’ve stayed in
so many places where they either don’t provide enough for our stay or provide
crummy coffee or instant crys...

How to Stay Healthy from Plane to Sightseeing Part 2

In Part 1 of healthy
travels, I talked about the first 7 things I do or take with me to prevent
myself from getting sick and also being healthy enough to jump off the plane
and sightsee to my heart’s content. Don’t let jet lag or a cold bug keep you
from having a good time. You spent your hard-earned money to take this trip and
allowing yourself to have to be “house”-bound for a day or more is really
lowering the value of your vacation. Here are 7 more ways to stay healthy and
energetic on y...

Review: GoLite Cayambe Reversible Travel Dress

Don't forget to enter to win a Conair MiniPro Ceramic Straightener and enjoy the continuation of REVIEWapalooza...



Trying to fit clothing for a week or more in a carry-on can sometimes be a big challenge, especially if you have a lot of activities planned that are all over the map: hiking, sightseeing, dining out, boating, plays. How can you possibly pack for all those things and still go light? One word: Reversible. While there aren’t a lot of products to choose from that do double-duty...

How to Stay Healthy from Plane to Sightseeing Part 1

If anyone should be an expert in getting sick on a trip, it's me. it used to be that every time I went anywhere, the change in setting would result in me getting some sort of bug. Talk about having a miserable time...and what a waste of money. Saving all that time just to get there and get blasted with a sinus infection or a massive cold. Of course, I could still go sightseeing and do things, but it wasn't as much fun. In fact, I would wager it was probably only 10-20% as fun as it would ha...

Review & Giveaway: Conair Mini-Pro Collection

Mother's Day is this Sunday. If your mom likes to travel and save money, I've got a handful of copies of my book in paperback left and am offering them (signed) for $14, including shipping to the continental U.S. if purchased by Wednesday (5/9). They're going fast. Buy one now!





I love to travel, but sometimes taking everything you need is a pain, because it all takes up so much room. I have been preaching the goodness of mini travel appliances for years and have converted...

Making a Summer Staycation More of a Vacation (Part 2) 5.5.12

Sometimes, you just don't have the funds to take a full-on vacation. Maybe you had to replace your roof (raises hand) or your car broke or any number of other unforseen expenses can occur and you just can't fit it into your budget. Well, just because you can't go anywhere doesn't mean you can't make the most of a staycation, just to get out of the house and see more of your own town or a neighboring one. It's better than sitting on the couch watching reruns of Supernatural (even though that...

Review: Magellan’s Essential Matte Jersey Collection - Part 2

Today, I want to tell you about
the other two pieces of the matte jersey collection I received from Magellan’s
last week. Aside from the wrap dress, I also received the Essential Matte
Jersey Twist Tank and the Matte Jersey Pants (petite size). As I said before,
Magellan’s is excellent at designing clothing for the normal traveler, because
they know that people want to look polished while also being comfortable,
something many other clothing companies don’t quite build into their designs...