Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

30% Off Club Carlson Through August 7th

If you are like me and are trying to hit as many of the Club Carlson property promotions as possible, check out their 30% off sale.  I received this email yesterday and used the rate to rebook a reservation at significantly less than it originally went for.  This goes for …

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A Word of Caution With Your Credit Cards

With all the credit cards people apply to for miles, I just wanted to post a cautionary note regarding one of my accounts that got compromised. I consider myself pretty savvy with paying attention to my finances.  I use Mint.com to track my purchases and review them often.  I review …

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The Neon Museum, Where Neon Goes to Live On

Yesterday, I showed off the fabulous high heel sign greeting me at the Neon Museum. The Neon Museum is a time capsule of Vegas, in a way. They store and show off discarded neon from Vegas, creating a glamourously rusted and faded timeline. When you enter the grounds, you are …

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A Warm Welcome in Vegas for Heels First

I’m traveling in Vegas right now and what greeted me?  A giant high heeled shoe. This shoe is part of the neon museum in Las Vegas, a non-profit dedicated to preserving old neon signs from the strip. I just appreciated that the easiest way to find it is via the …

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US Airways Plane Gets Stuck in the Ground

A US Airways Plane got stuck in the ground Friday during a record-breaking heat wave in Arlington, Virginia. This has been a crazy weather month so far.  The derecho storm left Keri with no power for days.  And while we are used to high-temperatures in Arlington, we rarely have heat …

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