We have discussed suitcase packing lists for many kinds of trips, but let's take a look at what needs to go in your individual item. Most suitcases travel within the overhead bin or under the plane altogether, but the personal item goes underneath the seat…

Some people may have a closet full of different purses while others may only use one bag for absolutely everything until it falls apart in the seams. But when you fall somewhere in between, you may wonder what handbags are essential. Typically, that will depend…

Italian cuisine is mainly known for being carbohydrate- and dairy-heavy and diet-unfriendly. And even the best disciplined of us have a hard time turning on the amazing scent of garlic bread. But when you plan ahead and choose wisely, you may still enjoy your preferred…

Yes, salads could be a great diet food if you make the right choices. But those choices include making sure that you are getting enough nutrition to keep yourself full before the next meal. Using a salad for lunch does you no good should you…

I read a number of blogs from people who have taken entire trips with nothing however their purse. I have also read stories from regular cruise patrons who pack nothing more than three suitcases, a train case, a carry-on bag, and an oversized purse. Surely…

While a lot of us think that not eating is the method to diet, most experts will explain that continuing to fuel your body in healthy ways can help your body slim down faster than sending it into starvation mode. One of the key parts…

Sure, the infamous 3-1-1 TSA bag can technically hold several bottles of the 3-ounce size. However, do you really need 3 ounces of shampoo for your long weekend trip? Most likely not. Same holds for the 1-ounce bottle of foundation and also the full-size cream…

Oftentimes, we delay certain activities that we assume would be better suited if we opted for someone else. Whether that's a friend or a spouse, there is something about sharing the knowledge that does make it special. But that does not mean that traveling solo…

My mom just gave me a new cookbook, Delicious on a Dime, and it has gotten me taking into consideration the average cost of eating in your own home. Sometimes it appears as if it almost isn't well worth the hassle to prepare whenever you…

I had a four-day weekend trip planned, and I decided to travel with no suitcase. It was mostly an informal trip so I thought it might be a great venue to try out a few of the theories and tricks I have been reading in…