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One Small Tube, Many Travel Uses

Posted on May 6, 2014 by savagesisters

The trick to packing light is squeezing as many uses out of one item as humanly possible. That’s why I always take a small tube of petroleum jelly in my carryon. Just like hand-sanitizer, this inexpensive product has dozens of … Continue reading →

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Traveling Safely with Electronics

Posted on April 29, 2014 by savagesisters

Just because electronic devices need protection when traveling doesn’t mean you have to shell out as much money for the carrier as you did for the device itself. You can be creative, protective, and frugal, all at the same time. … Continue reading →

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Fighting Germs on Your Journeys

Posted on March 25, 2014 by savagesisters

While you can’t always count on skies being friendly these days, you can count on them being germy. According to Charles Gerba, professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona, the three most bacteria-laden spots on airplanes are toilets, tray … Continue reading →

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7 Ways This Special Washcloth Can Improve Your Trip

Posted on March 18, 2014 by savagesisters

Even when packing light, I always include a few “insurance” items in case of emergency. One of those is a 9×8-inch washcloth made from synthetic chamois fabric, the kind advertized for car detailing. I first got the idea when the … Continue reading →

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Throwaway Eyewear

Posted on March 11, 2014 by savagesisters

I hope the headline worked in getting your attention, because it’s not really true. No authentic Savage Sister ever throws anything away that still has life in it. But the pair of readers and its custom case featured in today’s … Continue reading →

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Save Room—Wear Your Pillow

Posted on March 4, 2014 by savagesisters

In my opinion, one’s pillow can make or break a good night’s sleep. I prefer a fairly flat pillow, filled with genuine down, that I can fluff exactly the way I want my head and neck to be supported. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Make the Most of Your Onboard Personal Item

Posted on February 18, 2014 by savagesisters

You already know you can usually take one carryon bag and one personal item aboard flights. Now that the most airlines charge extra for checked luggage, we travelers are getting creative with our personal items. My solution is to use … Continue reading →

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Staying Warm While Traveling Light

Posted on February 3, 2014 by savagesisters

Ever since I became a guest professor at a Midwest university every January, I’ve had to endure Indiana’s wintery weather. I’ve survived well—even when traveling with a carryon only—thanks to my down coat. I purchased the coat at least seven … Continue reading →

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Dehydrate Your Hair Conditioner

Posted on January 27, 2014 by savagesisters

One of the biggest challenges of flying with just a carryon is how to limit your liquids and gels to what will fit into a quart-size zip-top bag. Did you know that one such elimination can be hair conditioner? Now, … Continue reading →

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No-Cost Paint Container

Posted on September 1, 2010 by savagesisters

Joan, an honorary Fiercely Frugal Savage Sister, recently gave us a great idea for do-it-yourself painters. Husband Hank set out to touch up the fence, but the full gallon of paint was too heavy and awkward for him to manage. … Continue reading →

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