Author Archives: savagesisters

Fight Back with Minecraft Veggies

Posted on January 9, 2017 by savagesisters

When one’s grandson is more interested in playing Minecraft (a sandbox video game) than in eating healthy vegetables, a grandmother must become creative. The result? Minecraft veggies. Start with a package of “experience orbs” and “acacia wood blocks” (frozen peas … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Concoctions, Food Frugalities, PiggyBanker Kids, Uncategorized | Tagged chef art, children, creative solutions, Minecraft, vegetables, veggies | Comments Off

Unique Decoration Helps Avert Luggage Theft

Posted on December 2, 2014 by savagesisters

Thieves who stalk airport luggage carousels usually prefer nondescript bags. Then, if they’re caught, they can always claim they simply mistook the stolen items for their own property. One solution is to choose distinctive, memorable luggage. If you’re not eager … Continue reading →

Posted in Décor on a Dime, Pennywise Packing Pointers, Uncategorized | Tagged airports, bags, carryon, crafts, creative solutions, decoration, fabric paint, luggage, luggage carousel, straps, suitcases | Comments Off

Taking Your Desk Drawer on the Plane

Posted on July 29, 2014 by savagesisters

While I always carry pens and pencils with me, as well as business cards and a small notepad, sometimes I need a few more desk items while traveling. I’ve found that by selecting just those particular items, I can still … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennywise Packing Pointers | Tagged carryon, desk, manuscript, notepad, packing, pencils, pens, Post-It Notes, seminar, stamps, Wite-Out | Comments Off

Outsmarting Jet Lag

Posted on July 22, 2014 by savagesisters

The first time I flew to a time zone three hours ahead of my own, I missed a large part of an important meeting the following morning. That’s because my body had refused to heed the clanging alarm at what … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennywise Packing Pointers | Tagged circadian rhythms, flying, jet lag, No Jet Lag, sleep, time zone, travel | Comments Off

5 Ways a Plain Tee Shirt Can Extend Your Travel Wardrobe

Posted on July 15, 2014 by savagesisters

Packing just one solid-color tee shirt can greatly expand your clothing options, no matter what the purpose of your trip may be. Alone or under a sweater, a simple tee shirt worn with jeans or a travel skirt is perfect … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Drying Challenge

Posted on July 8, 2014 by savagesisters

Conclusion of the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” You’ve washed and rinsed your clothes by hand. Now they’re clean . . . and wet. The final step is making sure they dry sufficiently. Most hotels discourage guests … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennywise Packing Pointers | Tagged carryon, cleaning tips, clothes, clothesline, creative solutions, frugal, laundry, liquids, packing, rinse, towel, tub, wash, washing | Comments Off

5 Do-It-Yourself-Laundry Options While Traveling

Posted on July 1, 2014 by savagesisters

Part 2 in the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” Last week looked at soaps available for washing your own clothing while you travel. This week we’ll look at the actual hand-laundry process. Self-laundry Options and Methods 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennywise Packing Pointers | Tagged bags, cleaner, cleaning tips, clothes, containers, creative solutions, detergent, laundry, liquids, luggage, packing, rinse, shower, sink, soap, suds, wash, washing, water | Comments Off

Know Your Soaps for Travel Laundering

Posted on June 24, 2014 by savagesisters

Part 1 in the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” One key to packing light is being willing to wash a few clothing items on your trip so you don’t have to pack as much in the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennywise Packing Pointers | Tagged biodegradable, carryon, clothes, detergent, dryer sheets, drying, hair products, laundry, liquid, liquids, luggage, packing, powdered, rinse, shampoo, soap, water | Comments Off

12 Ways to Stop Static Cling Anywhere on the Globe

Posted on June 17, 2014 by savagesisters

No matter where you’re headed, you can stop static electricity* from plastering your clothing to your body. Here are a dozen methods for taming clinging clothes: My favorite solution is to carry half of a fabric-softener sheet in a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennywise Packing Pointers | Tagged airports, carryon, clothes, containers, creative solutions, liquids, packing, quart-size, static cling, static electricity | Comments Off

An Entire Week’s Business Wardrobe in Just One Carryon

Posted on June 10, 2014 by savagesisters

When I fly across the country each year to serve as guest professor at Taylor University, I do not check any luggage. I’ve devised a way to pack everything I need for the entire week in a business-casual environment—in freezing … Continue reading →

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