Follow the Savage Sisters- Fight Back with Minecraft Veggies January 9, 2017When 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 →savagesisters
- Unique Decoration Helps Avert Luggage Theft December 2, 2014Thieves 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 →savagesisters
- Taking Your Desk Drawer on the Plane July 29, 2014While 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 →savagesisters
- Outsmarting Jet Lag July 22, 2014The 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 →savagesisters
- 5 Ways a Plain Tee Shirt Can Extend Your Travel Wardrobe July 15, 2014Packing 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 →savagesisters
- Meeting the Drying Challenge July 8, 2014Conclusion 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 →savagesisters
- 5 Do-It-Yourself-Laundry Options While Traveling July 1, 2014Part 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 →savagesisters
- Know Your Soaps for Travel Laundering June 24, 2014Part 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 →savagesisters
- 12 Ways to Stop Static Cling Anywhere on the Globe June 17, 2014No 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 →savagesisters
- An Entire Week’s Business Wardrobe in Just One Carryon June 10, 2014When 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 →savagesisters
- Fight Back with Minecraft Veggies January 9, 2017
Tag Archives: flying
Outsmarting Jet Lag
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 →
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Tagged circadian rhythms, flying, jet lag, No Jet Lag, sleep, time zone, travel
Pack Light—and Solve Mysteries—with Pencil Cosmetics
Some people’s idea of packing light is simply tossing a cell phone, toothbrush, and clean underwear into a briefcase and heading for the airport. I’m not that spartan. I like to arrive at my destination looking my best. Airport security … Continue reading →
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Tagged carryon, Columbo, cosmetics, creative solutions, flying, mystery, packing, pencil, pencils, quart-size, saving room, security
Lotion Bars Breeze Through Security
If your quart-size liquids bag is overstuffed, one item you can remove is hand lotion. Then pack a lotion bar instead. Being solid instead of liquid, the bar can remain in your carryon, handbag, or jacket pocket when you go … Continue reading →
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Tagged carryon, containers, crafts, creative solutions, dry skin, flying, handbag, liquids, lotion, luggage, packing, quart-size, recycling, security
One Small Tube, Many Travel Uses
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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5 Advantages to Packing Your Own Hangers
Although most experts say that wire hangers don’t do your clothing any favors, whenever I travel, I always pack two of the flimsiest wire hangers available. Sometimes I even use them for hanging clothes. Here are five situations where bringing … Continue reading →
Reduce Wrinkles by Bundling
An excellent method of packing clothes in a carryon suitcase is the bundle method. Here’s how to do it: Select a suitcase that opens to a box-like section. 1. Lay your longest clothing item across the opening, with both ends … Continue reading →
The Power of Premoistened
Prepackaged moist wipes, pads, and towelettes allow you to get through security with fewer items stuffed into your quart-size liquids bag. Their purpose is generally for cleansing, but sometimes they also include medicinal products. At home you might be frugal … Continue reading →
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Creative Labeling
Experts advise travelers to keep medicines in their original containers when they pack for trips. But what if your warehouse-size bottle of aspirin is almost as large as your carryon? The answer lies in being creative with labels. Often, with … Continue reading →
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Tagged airports, bottles, carryon, containers, flying, labels, luggage, medicines, OTC medications, packing, pills, security, vitamins
Fighting Germs on Your Journeys
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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Tagged airports, carryon, cleaning tips, containers, creative solutions, first-aid, flying, germs, hair products, hand sanitizer, health, labels, liquids, luggage, packing, travel
7 Ways This Special Washcloth Can Improve Your Trip
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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