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Pack Light—and Solve Mysteries—with Pencil Cosmetics

Posted on June 3, 2014 by savagesisters

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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Lotion Bars Breeze Through Security

Posted on May 27, 2014 by savagesisters

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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The Power of Premoistened

Posted on April 8, 2014 by savagesisters

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

Posted on April 1, 2014 by savagesisters

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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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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