While travel is definitely one of my hobbies, I’ve learned that my other hobbies can conflict with each other. I’m also into acting and singing. Tonight was the second to last night in a show that I’ve been in for two years.  (Holy cow!) But onward and upward! I’ve also done other …
Read More »Carolina Aviators Network Flying Out Aid to Western Carolina
Heartbreaking doesn’t even begin to describe what is going on in my home state of North Caroli…
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
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She’s Doing a Polar Plunge in Memory of Her Mother’s Death–Please consider donating
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Even More Amazing: WEST COAST TO PARIS for less than $400 on American
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Support a Good Cause While Someone Else Does a Polar Plunge
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Going Quickly: Huge Sale on Reusable Foldable Wine Bag for Wine to Go
I just saw this on Amazon and purchased it quickly: A Reusable Foldable Wine Bag for Wine to Go This non-glass carrier can be taken anywhere glass isn’t allowed.  It fits a whole wine bottle and comes with a funnel to fill the bag.  (And it is reusable).  It is marked down …
Read More »It’s the Little Nerdy Things Today
Today, I was stuck in really, really bad traffic on I-66. Â For those whole live in the area, you know I-66’s normal status is hellish. Â This was enough for a regular I-66 commuter to call it really bad. Now, Virginia is an interesting place because it is REALLY cheap to …
Read More »Another DC-Area Geek & Travel Meetup on May 4th
It’s that time again–time for another travel meet up in the DC area! And it takes place on a very special date… In honor of May the Fourth, I figured we could get together for a happy hour at Mad Rose Tavern in Clarendon on May 4th at 5pm (or whenever …
Read More »Gluten-free Snacks to Travel With
I’ve previously written about different snack companies I liked to get shipments from to take traveling with me. Â I’ve since had a lot of food restrictions introduced that haven’t allowed me to eat as many things as I’d like! One of those snack companies I’ve used, Love With Food, has …
Read More »Rover: The Uber-esque Alternative to Kenneling Dogs
Ever since I got my puppy, one of the first questions I get asked is how I’ll handle having a dog with all the frequent travel I do. One of my plans is to take Moxie along on a lot of my trips. Â (More on the many logistics of that …
Read More »Win a Trip with Chris Pratt, and you TOO can be a Guardian of the Galaxy
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Read More »Are You a Geeky Travel Geek?
Those who are know what I mean. Â Do you love Star Wars? Â Or are you really into board games? Â Are you waiting on edge for the next Game of Thrones or for the newest XBone game? Do you avoid… ? I just created a Facebook Group dedicated to geeky travel …
Read More »Kids and Understanding the TSA Line
When my brother and I were little, we used to hide candy from each other in our worn out stuffed animals. Â We’d have a toy with a small tear in it and pop the candy in there. Â My mom had no idea. When we went through (pre-9/11) security in the …
Read More »The Time I Accidentally Set My Bra on Fire
Kevin from Economy Class & Beyond reminded me on twitter today that I’ve somehow become the expert in bras and travel. A quick search of the word “bra” on my blog reveals: Can You Smuggle Wine Through Security in Your Bra? The TSA Doesn’t Understand Women’s Undergarments How My Breasts …
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This Travel Jacket Literally Has Everything Built-In–Including a Neck Pillow
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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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Carolina Aviators Network Flying Out Aid to Western Carolina
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Get $10 back on $10 spend on Rakuten, includes existing users
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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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