Spy Anna Chapman knew how to travel in style. Why commit espionage carrying a boring leather briefcase when you could carry a $2,300 Chanel purse? With a communication device sewn into its lining and classic Chanel chain straps, this purse can tie any outfit or spy operation together. Perhaps the …
Read More »Get $10 back on $10 spend on Rakuten, includes existing users
Rakuten currently has a $10 cash back on $10 spend special going on until December 19th, and this in…
Free Video Game: Sniper Elite 3 (with ads, or $6 without ads)
Game Sessions is giving away Sniper Elite 3 (with ads) and heavily discounting its Steam key by maki…
Act Now: Free JetBlue Ticket When You Buy Board Game (for $20)
As per my friend, Sam, (THANKS SAM!) and this Lifehacker article, JetBlue has released a board game …
Reminder: DC-Area Meetup is October 10th!
Just a reminder that the next DC-meetup is coming up! Â We (Pizzainmotion and I) look for…
My Talk Today at the Library
Hi! Some of you were at my talk today at the library. Â Thank you SO much to everyone who…
Deal on Compact Powerbank: Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact 5000mAh External Battery with Fast-Charging Technology
Here’s a good deal on one of the “lipstick-style” power banks. Â ItR…
She’s Doing a Polar Plunge in Memory of Her Mother’s Death–Please consider donating
My niece is raising money for the Special Olympics in her mother’s memory. &Acir…
Even More Amazing: WEST COAST TO PARIS for less than $400 on American
Holy f-ing crap. I just posted on the East Coast fare to Paris but HOLY CRAP. You can fly from Los …
Support a Good Cause While Someone Else Does a Polar Plunge
My niece is raising money for the Special Olympics in her mother’s memory. Â She…
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Stuffed with Reeses Pieces Is Now a Thing
God bless America. Now, in addition to Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and Reeses Pieces, you can get Rees…
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Please Make Sure Your Monkeys Are Stowed Properly
…and in an upright and locked position? John M. passed along this link to me because in addition to my love of travel, I have a love of monkeys. I’m not sure the passengers on this Air China flight out of JFK had the same love: Â A monkey escaped its …
Read More »Tool for Keeping Track of Loyalty Programs
One mistake I’ve been making a lot lately is that I keep assuming people know the tools I use to organize myself with travel and where I find deals. Someone recently asked me for advice on keeping track of loyalty program numbers. I replied, “Oh, you don’t like Award Wallet?”  …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Free Credit to OpenSky and My New Wine Accessory
Here’s a link to get you free credit to OpenSky today! I joined this shopping website called OpenSky. The concept is basically Pinterest-like in that you are “following” different celebrities who have a feed of items they suggest you should purchase. I (strongly) doubt the celebrities are choosing the items …
Read More »Free Hyatt Platinum Trial for One More Day Only
I just had a reminder on my calendar to register for Hyatt’s 90 day Platinum Trial for Visa Signature Card Holders. (If you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Freedom Card for example, you probably have a Visa Signature Card. It will say on the logo.) Tomorrow is the last …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Discover it Card: When Cash Back is Your Best Option
Earning points on credit card spend is exciting. Sometimes points can just add up from regular every day purchases and result in a great trip. But what happens if the trip you want cannot be bought by points? Or if you find you are at the point where you are …
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This Travel Jacket Literally Has Everything Built-In–Including a Neck Pillow
I was poking around on Kickstarter and came across this jacket that claims to be …
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What Happens When You Set Two AI Bots to Talk to Each Other
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This Product Will Help You Pack Faster and Keep You From Forgetting Things
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This Device Promises to Give You Unlimited Worldwide 4G Wi-Fi
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This “Smart” Belt Helps Your Keep Your Waistline in Check
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This Travel Jacket Literally Has Everything Built-In–Including a Neck Pillow
I was poking around on Kickstarter and came across this jacket that claims to be …
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What Happens When You Set Two AI Bots to Talk to Each Other
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This Product Will Help You Pack Faster and Keep You From Forgetting Things
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This Device Promises to Give You Unlimited Worldwide 4G Wi-Fi
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This “Smart” Belt Helps Your Keep Your Waistline in Check
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Get $10 back on $10 spend on Rakuten, includes existing users
Rakuten currently has a $10 cash back on $10 spend special going on until December …
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Free Video Game: Sniper Elite 3 (with ads, or $6 without ads)
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Act Now: Free JetBlue Ticket When You Buy Board Game (for $20)
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Reminder: DC-Area Meetup is October 10th!
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My Talk Today at the Library