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

Should Parents Stop Giving Out Goodie Bags on Airplanes?

a baby sleeping on a plane

Lately, I’ve heard more and more stories about parents handing out goodie bags before flights begin.  Usually, these bags have a note pre-apologizing for their child crying, candy, and ear plugs. The argument against goodie bags There was an article in Slate a few days ago that suggests parents should …

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A Few Days Left: Win Free In-Flight Internet

an airplane flying in the sky

There’s just a few days left to enter to win free in-flight internet. Just a reminder that you can enter once per day by going to a another blog post (through the entry form). Entry form is below. ——————————————————- Internet on airplanes is proof that the future is now.  (Well, …

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Chardonnay Go: The new hot app that really speaks to my heart

a group of wine glasses

Pokemon Go has been a huge sensation.  There are over 12,000 people showing up for a Pokemon Go bar crawl tonight. Pokemon Go is a cool game that is bringing people together outside bars, libraries and gyms*.  (*both real gyms and poke-gyms). But there’s an important element missing for me. …

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