I randomly stumbled across this service, which has been great. I tend to get most my news from Twitter which can be dangerous.  It means I’m getting the most trendy news out there only. theSkimm is a quick, daily newsletter (aside from weekends) that gives you a rundown of all the …
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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)
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Reminder: DC-Area Meetup is October 10th!
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My Talk Today at the Library
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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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Plot Twist in Allegiant Air Case: Running Out of Fuel Above Fargo Airport?
There are two major plot twists in the Allegiant Air case. As a reminder, the flight took off late from Vegas on Monday, July 27th and proceeded to fly to Fargo, despite the airport being closed. When asked to circle until they cleared the runway, the pilot said he had …
Read More »Sometimes the Best Souvenirs are the Silliest
While my husband and I were still dating, I took a work trip to New Orleans–his previous home. Since he’s a New Orleans expert, I asked if he wanted to come along to also show me around. While en-route to my final destination, my aunt–whom I was close to–passed away. …
Read More »My Stays With Club Carlson This Year = 0
I’ve stayed at Club Carlson properties a bunch in the past. Â I even got married in one (The New Rochelle Radisson). And I tend to stay at their Country Inn & Suites when staying around the general Virginia area. Â And I usually stay half on points, half paying cash. Recently, …
Read More »Update on the Allegiant Air Flight That Almost Ran Out of Fuel
The FAA has announced an investigation into the Allegiant Air flight that had to declare an emergency landing at an airport that was currently closed. I had a lot of questions about this because something wasn’t adding up. Â Readers had a lot of questions in the comments and on Twitter …
Read More »Great Travel Toothbrush Duo for Half Price
I am a huge fan of electric toothbrushes. Â Maybe I lack the motivation, but I can never get my teeth feeling as clean as they do with an electric toothbrush when I use a plain ole one. But the problem with electric toothbrushes is that they are hard to travel …
Read More »The First and Only Time I Got Cut Off While Flying
On a flight to Vegas, I was sitting in the exit row of a flight with two men from Canada on their way to a convention. We got to talking and ordered drinks while we did this. Â I was ordering wine one at a time. Â They were ordering doubles of …
Read More »How I Stay Feeling Refreshed in Flight
Traveling can make you feel icky and uncomfortable, especially when you are packed in too close together on a really warm flight. Part of what feels great in first class is getting to refresh with a hot towel. Â But there’s a way to do that in coach too. I bring …
Read More »Whoops. Allegiant Air Almost Runs Out of Fuel While Trying to Land at Closed Airport
Flight delays happen pretty often in travel. Â When I’m flying on a late night flight to Reagan, I’m hoping the delays don’t push us past the airport closing because then we divert to Dulles–which is bit more difficult to get out of (and I used to live right by Reagan …
Read More »Holiday Inn Express Targets the Late Night Munchies Crowd with Free Pancakes
If you’ve been in an Alaska Air lounge before, you know the magic that is made-to-order pancakes. It’s like magic. Holiday Inn Express, and it’s apparent spokesperson for late-night munchies, Rob Riggle, are hawking the pancakes, avaliable through the end of August. From their Facebook page: Pancakes at Night! Every night, …
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This Travel Jacket Literally Has Everything Built-In–Including a Neck Pillow
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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!