About five years ago, a friend recommended Tieks for my work travel.  I’d like to start with a huge apology to her for waiting five years to try them.  They really are amazing travel flats. My five-year hesitancy revolved around their $195 price tag.  I was cycling through flat-after-flat, sore-foot-after-sore-foot …

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’d know I was a diehard US Airways fan. Not only did they give unlimited upgrades to all elites, but they also extended the benefit to travel companions. When American Airlines merged with US Airways, I was worried that the traditions …

Here’s how you can use these event and plane ticket templates to make fake boarding passes as gifts! When I surprised my mom with tickets to Paris, I printed out fake boarding passes to present to her. I’ve had some people ask me how I did this, and it was …

I’m a Google Local Guide, which is the fancy way of saying I do a lot of work for Google for free. Aside from the occasional pair of socks, there aren’t many perks, but I enjoy “leveling up” and contributing information to Google Maps. Google Local Guides are basically Google’s …

Global Entry is a travel game-changer. It not only expedites your re-entry into the United States but also grants you TSA Pre-check. The Global Entry and TSA Pre-check application fee is $100, and first-time Global Entry applicants typically are able to schedule an interview appointment within a week or two …

I am joining a crazy group of folks in attempting to ride every ride at Disney World in one day to raise money for Give Kids The World Village through the Parkeology challenge. You can help encourage our hijinks by pledging a donation based on each ride we ride here …

There’s a new summer market coming to downtown Fayetteville (NC) starting this Thursday in Festival Park.  This market has what you’d usually expect from a farmer’s market–plus a lot more. Each week will feature a local beloved artist.  This week, Shaun McNamee and Neil Ray will be playing.  I just …

When I’m traveling for business, I have various meetings and events that require business attire.  I wear pumps (heels) with my businesswear and I spend a lot of time on my feet.   I’m frequently asked how I do it so I figured I’d share it here.  I always use a …

Are you vaccinated? If you tweet or instagram a picture of your vaccination sticker or your bandaid, Sam Adams will CashApp you $7 to buy a beer and leave a tip. Just leave a #shotforsam hashtag and tag @samueladamsbeer. On the heels of Krispy Kreme’s offer for a free donut …

I’m reposting this because this site is still live and I can still find personal information of people on it.  I looked someone up and found their personal cell phone number on it.  I’m used to only finding landlines. This website remains one of the most invasive of the information aggregators …