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

Gilt.com’s Vacation Clothing Sale

I just wanted to drop a quick note about Gilt.com’s vacation style sale.  While they offer some great pieces for travel, they don’t really explain why. Many of the pieces are jersey pieces.  Jersey is stretchy, lightweight and doesn’t wrinkle easily.  The perfect items to pack in a suitcase and …

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The Jazz Showcase in Chicago

When I stop in a city for a day or two for work, I like to find a good place to relax.  I’ll stop in somewhere, enjoy a drink, and maybe a show.  When I went to Chicago, I looked into some jazz. Something to know about me.  I play …

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Sale on Good Travel Shoes

Payless has a great sale going on this weekend that isn’t accurately represented on their website. First of all, use the coupon code 72366 for 20% off the site (courtesy of Coupon Cravings, thanks!)  Pair this with their option to do Free-Ship-To-Store.  There is a printable coupon here if you want …

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The Things We Do for Deals

I mentioned in my last post that I am currently hoarding Ultimate Rewards points.  This is for a vacation I plan to take later at a Hyatt property. (More on that later!) That’s why I was thrilled when the Daily Getaway for today was Hyatt points.  I would love to …

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Wait! Those silicon falsies were allowed!

View from the Wing linked to an article about a cross-dresser whose silicon falsies were confiscated at the security check-point. He was “turned away at McCarran International Airport on Friday because the cutlets exceeded TSA’s liquid limit of 3.4 ounces for most carry-on items.”  It has been suggested that if …

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Traveling with Pill Boxes

Overlawyered rounded up a few links on how Pill Boxes are technically illegal in many places (and when crossing the boarder) when used to carry prescription medicines. Even though they are technically illegal in many places, they are also technically allowed through TSA check points.  TSA recommends, but does not …

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