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Look who’s in Oprah’s O Magazine!

I felt like a super star when I gave my best time saving travel tips for the October edition of O Magazine! It’s funny when you talk to an editor for an hour and you envision them writing everything...

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Coffee is not my Cup of Tea

Why is it difficult to get a good cup of tea on an airplane? I might get in trouble here from my colleagues but, most flight attendants do not serve good tea. It’s one of those things low on the...

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The Kitchen Sink and Other Things That Don’t Belong in Your Carry On

I have actually seen a kitchen sink come on board an aircraft and statues of every kind! Some even made of marble. I get it. It’s cheaper than Fed Ex, if you happen to be flying anyway. My favorite...

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Flight Attendants Hotel Safety Tips

Putting your oxygen mask on first is a great lesson you probably learned from a flight attendant. I’ve learned many life lessons from my colleagues. Airline crews are away from home and family...

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Dune Jewelry Design

I’m always looking for the best souvenir. I love capturing the experience not just having a trinket. Some of my favorite things that I’ve collected have been photos, local art, vintage postcards, beach...

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A Flight Attendants Guide to Holiday Travel Etiquette

The flights are full this week and with full flights comes anxiety and stress for most. Here are a few friendly reminders about air travel etiquette. Lets all remember that most of us are traveling...

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My Favorite Travel Things 2012

Where have you been all my flight attendant life? I love this filtered water bottle! It allows me to go through security sans water and fill up at a water fountain once through. BPA Free too! Order...

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Flying with Babies, Toddlers and Kids…Oh My!

We all love to travel. Not many will dispute that, but there are many who see air travel as a necessary evil to get where they’d like to go. Especially if their kids are in tow. When my daughter Lucy...

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Monday Travel Give Away from Lenmar

Ever get the Monday blues. Need a little cheer on your Monday morning? Well, I’ve got some great news! Every Monday I’ll be hosting a give away and my first is an awesome travel gadget. If you’re like...

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Please Bring Your Seat to an Uncomfortable Position

“Please place your seats and tray tables in their locked and upright position….Thank you!” Here’s a scenario… You’re the passenger; I’m your flight attendant. After hearing the above statement, you may...

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The Flight Attendant Survival Guide

I wrote a book! Ever wonder what life is like after you are hired as a flight attendant? Everyone thinks getting hired is the hard part and it is, but let me tell you that first year on line as a stew...

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The Perfect Travel Mug from Contigo

contigo pronoun English Translation of CONTIGO: With you If you are a flight attendant or any road warrior for that matter, you’ll know what I am talking about when I say it is hard to find the...

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Flying? Avoid the Hangries!

The best way to prepare for air travel is to use the serenity prayer, the one I’m partial to as a flight attendant is: Only after I’ve arrived at my long layover destination of course! But, seriously...

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The 10 Wackiest Museums in the US

Are you tired of the same ordinary tourist attractions? The same old art and the same scientific discoveries? Well look no further than the States. Across the USA are some of the most bizarre, wacky...

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How to Carry it All, Packing Kids Snacks for Air Travel

  Flying with everything you need is a balancing act, especially if you are flying with small children and babies. It’s a fine line between having all the necessities and being over loaded. The...

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Travel Pro Packing Tips

What type of baggage do you have? Ok, that may be a personal question, but what bag you choose to travel with can affect your trip in a positive or negative way. Not all bags are created equal, your...

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