I have an inexplicable fear of insects … to the extent I can barely dispose of one unless I am faced with the realization that if I don’t, it might very well crawl into my bed at night and take a bite. Contrast this to my Mother who has a “pet” spider who has taken…
Whether you’re roughing it or relaxing in a hotel, traveling can take a toll on your hair. Specifically, how dirty it can get! In between the beach, sightseeing, nightlife, and shopping, your hair can get unpleasantly greasy. But who has time to get back to the hotel when new opportunities present themselves around every corner?…
Pickpocketing is a major problem in certain cities. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or new to the land, it’s important to prepare yourself. As women, one of the best ways to avoid theft is (as silly as it sounds) accessorize correctly! Certain purses can make you more of a target. Check out this pickpocket-proofing article…
Summer travel is particularly hard on feet. Liberated of socks and the protection of boots, peds are front and center and therefore demand attention. Besides, most likely you packed a great pair of vacay sandals with high hopes of adventure. Do those sandals justice and assemble this survival “foot kit.” You’ll find yourself in good…
I’m a multi-tasker. Aren’t you? Dodge a bullet, spin plates on sticks, keep an eye on the ball, hop up and down on one leg and smile all the while. It’s expected of us these days, and we’ve dutifully risen to the occasion. We must to survive in our fast-paced, changing environment… and as women,…
As consumers, we are quickly moving from a group that pushes carts to one that pushes computer keys. Online shopping, in some categories, has usurped the bricks and mortar experience: think movie rentals and travel. Consumers opt to buy online for convenience, price and broad product selection. With the present economic downturn, price has come…
When John Steinbeck wrote “Grapes of Wrath,” in 1939, the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula were broken plots of land where migrant workers fought for jobs—and their lives. Now, 70 years later, the same ground is ripe with fertile, burgeoning vineyards and growers who are supplying the United States with everything from fine wines to…