The packing color wheel

Posted by Staff in Packing, Tip of the Week

When packing for a trip, (not including an adventure/sport trip), pick your base color.  For example:  Black or chocolate brown (some look better in chocolate brown as their black) for pants, skirts, and perhaps one dress.  Then all your tops, sweaters, one jacket can build upon the base color.  This would include accessories such as shoes, scarves which can mix and match beautifully to everything else.

This tip was provided by image & design consultant Valerie Burns

Bag lady

Posted by Staff in Flying, Packing, Tip of the Week

Always pack an extra bag in your suitcase, just in case you return with more stuff than you left with. The best type is a foldable shopping bag that is compact in size…but can hold a lot.  

A great cheap solution is one of the shopping bags Trader Joe’s sells….although it is not chic, they fold small and can help out in a bind on the way home….and they also double as good beach bags!

Little seats

Posted by Staff in Flying, Tip of the Week

Most airlines no longer offer child fares….but the ones that do (Southwest does), do not offer them online….only if you call by phone. So next time you book travel for yourself and a little one…consider calling the airline to see if they offer a childfare.

Be patient

Posted by Staff in Flying, Tip of the Week

This tip is more of a request I received from a reader. They asked that I spread a message of patience to all my readers….especially when de-boarding a plane.

Please remember that we all get a chance to get off and that it is not a race.  Of course if you have a short connection to make, then you are exempt…but otherwise, do not trample fellow passengers just to get off first….there are no prizes waiting for you in the airport….unless you consider over-priced junk food a prize.