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6 Packing Light Tips for Winter Trips

Shereen Travels Cheap

Packing even for a beach trip in just a carry-on can be a little tricky if you aren’t used to packing light. Mix and Match When you carry fewer items, you need all your clothing to work together. Schedule some downtime (which you should do anyway) to clean your clothes. Other than those, two pair of shoes is all you need.

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10 of My Favorite Travel Items

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I've used them for snacks, for dirty clothes, for leftovers and for receipts and brochures. I have started replacing single-use bags with silicone Stasher bags. They are heavy-duty and can be used for everything, plus they're freezer-, boil-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

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USB Data Blocker for when you need to charge your phone and use a public outlet. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. The travel brushes fold into their cover, plus they're antimicrobial, so you don't have to worry about them picking up gross things from other items in your bag or the hotel counter.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Since we love being outdoors, we made a conscious decision to invest in equipment that would best allow us to enjoy our outdoor activities.

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8 Quick Magic Eraser Uses

Coupons Do Work

I love using the Magic Eraser ! Did you know you can use for almost any stain that you can think of, besides in the kitchen and bathroom? Here are a list of 8 ‘Magic Eraser Uses’ (and at the end, a HUGE list of Magic Eraser Hacks / since there are A LOT of ways to use this sponge!).

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. But I had to SHOP for clothes.

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Huge List of Magic Eraser Uses

Coupons Do Work

Here is a HUGE list of Magic Eraser Uses, I love the magic eraser! Once when I was in a hotel, my then 2 year old decided to take a pen and draw on the walls in the hotel room. here is a list of other uses of Magic Eraser ! clean plastic coolers inside and out (…even dirty grimey ones used by men with greasy hands!).

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