Jul 2nd, 2011 at 7:00AM: If you're a gardener you probably know all about Preen, the gardening products that are recommended for use around over 200 flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables. If anybody knows about plants, they do. Since 1947, the Lebanon, Pennsylvania-based company has made lawn and garden, wild bird food and professional turf products in the United States. This week, Preen released some tips to help keep ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Keep plants alive while traveling, the American way
Jul 2nd, 2011 at 7:00AM: If you're a gardener you probably know all about Preen, the gardening products that are recommended for use around over 200 flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables. If anybody knows about plants, they do. Since 1947, the Lebanon, Pennsylvania-based company has made lawn and garden, wild bird food and professional turf products in the United States. This week, Preen released some tips to help keep ...Easy summer travel safety tips and cheap security products
Jul 1st, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Master Lock is the world's largest manufacturer of padlocks and related security products providing insecurity solutions for home, automotive, campus, power sports, bike and storage security needs for consumers and contractors alike.
Who better to know about security and safety on an affordable level for travelers?
Before you head out on that road trip, hop on a plane or cast off on ...Ten stress-free travel tips for people who hate to travel
Apr 15th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
To many people, traveling is a joy, something to look forward to, plan for and have fun with. Those who travel a lot have their routine down pat and often keep luggage packed, ready for the next trip. Those who do not travel much probably don't because they don't like the whole business of traveling. Aside from people with really challenging handicaps, people in prison or celebrities, most ...Ten offbeat travel tips to "beautify" your experience
Apr 7th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Debbi Kickham, former editor at Robb Report and a 25 year industry veteran, boasts hundreds of thousands of airline miles to her name. While we're not big on books simply because they have big name behind them, we have to admit - we're intrigued by some of her offbeat travel tips.
Kickham offers ten of her favorite travel tips - including some that we never would have thought of (where do you ...Video of the Day: Brett Erlich's Unconventional Travel Tips
Feb 21st, 2011 at 6:00PM:
Movies are full of wild ideas about travel. From Airplane! to Castaway, there's no shortage of bizarre travel tales in cinema. Thankfully, Current packed many of those moments into this video from The Rotten Tomatoes Show starring Brett Ehrlich.
So, whether you want to ride a dragon, pilot a plane or just get from Point A to Point B as dramatically as possible, look to the movies for your ...
Top five uses for Ziploc® bags when traveling
Nov 16th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Over the years, I've become a bit of a bag lady. I'm always finding new and surprising uses for Ziploc® bags or their generic counterparts when I travel. I'm also a rabid recycler, so I like getting extra mileage out of my airport security "liquids and gels" see-through baggie.
But that's not the only reason I love these little guys. They're tough, they're resealable, and they're ...How to keep your house plants alive when you travel
Nov 4th, 2010 at 11:00AM: There are pet sitters, of course, but do you hire someone to water your house plants while you're on vacation?
Since I live in a New York City apartment building, I don't usually bother asking anyone to pick up my mail or to water my plants when I'm gone. I hate to inconvenience friends, so unfortunately, I pay the price with dead plants (and stolen newspapers).
Though I rarely travel for ...Top five travel documents to email yourself before you travel
Oct 11th, 2010 at 11:00AM: A lost or stolen passport or ATM card is a surefire way to add stress to any trip. As a preventative measure, I keep a list of travel documents (scanned, as necessary) in my inbox, so I have them at the ready should I run into trouble. Before you head out on your next trip, make sure you have the following documents, copied, prepped and prepared in the event you need them quickly:
1. Passport ...How to improve a stay in a bad hotel
Oct 5th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
I stay in a lot of hotels. I mean, A LOT of hotels (my husband and I joke that our apartment is just a place to keep our stuff. We don't actually live there). And for the most part, my experiences are quite positive. But occasionally, I might stay in a room that looks -- and smells -- like a family of Sasquatch had stayed there before me. Or one that's so noisy, I've considered grabbing the ...Label your chargers, stay in charge: Packing tip
Aug 10th, 2010 at 10:04AM: Do you panic about leaving a phone charger behind in a hotel room? Do your hands get clammy when you have a jumble of chargers cords in your carry-on bag, but can't find the right one? I solved the tangled cord problem by using colored twist ties, electrical tape, or sticky labels.
I save twist ties from bags of bread/bagels in a small ZipLoc bag in my silverware drawer in the kitchen. As I buy ...Role play at dinner - Dining out tip
Aug 8th, 2010 at 12:33PM: Vacations are all about having fun and getting a break from your normal life, right? Here's a fun tip that can really give you and your family something to remember:
Select a rather nondescript, local(ish) restaurant.
Select a fun theme to play, such as "sophisticated snobs" or "silly southerners." (Nothing offensive, just something different and in contrast to the normal clientele of the ...Travel fitness: Road trip fitness gear for families
Jul 29th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Traveling cross-country with kids in tow can make fitness more difficult. You can't leave your children to take a long run, or spend an hour in a gym. But you can pack a selection of family friendly items to keep everyone healthy on the road.
The following choices will not only provide a good workout, but they have the added bonus of building memories with your family.
Playground Pump This ...Unconventional travel tips to ensure a great vacation
Jul 26th, 2010 at 3:00PM: You know the basics: Don't forget your I.D., pack your 3-1-1 bags, always bring a spare set of clothes, and make sure to charge your cell phone before setting off on your adventure. But how about trying something a little different? Here are some not-so-typical things that can make a vacation fun
Don't book a hotel before venturing off to your destination. Take a chance and go to your ...Best travel tips from real travelers
Jul 20th, 2010 at 1:31PM: Have you checked out Gadling's 100% reader-generated feature, "100 words or less." In "100 words or less," YOU -- the expert traveler -- get to share your expert travel tips with Gadling and all our readers. Know a sure-fire way to score a cheap hotel room? Confident you know a trick to get an airline upgrade? Share it with us!
We've rounded up some of our favorite tips below. Enjoy.
Hotel ...Disposable cameras for kids - Traveling with kids tip
Jun 22nd, 2010 at 5:28PM: Buy at least one disposable camera for each child on the trip. These are very inexpensive and will keep your child entertained for a long time. Tell each child that they should take pictures of things on the trip that they find interesting. Mom and dad should have one too.
When you get back home and develop the film, each person should make a scrapbook and tell the family why they took each ...Travel by bus - International travel tip
Jun 21st, 2010 at 11:03AM: Americans are used to either flying to a destination or driving on the interstate. However, don't pass up the chance to take the bus when traveling abroad.
Many bus companies offer more luxury accommodations than the national airline. Moreover, the cost is usually comparatively low -- even for long distance travel. Additionally, bus travel gives you the chance to see the local scenery and meet ...Healthy travel: a tip list
May 26th, 2010 at 11:00AM: You can never have too much travel advice, in my opinion. You can have bad travel advice, but the folks at online travel news site eTurboNews have compiled a great list of tips designed to help you keep your arteries unclogged and your spine in alignment while you fly or road-trip this summer. Nothing new or ground-breaking, but definitely worth repeating.
Part of the list is dedicated to ...Use airplane aromatherapy - Airplane tip
Apr 26th, 2010 at 11:34AM: Obese fliers, crying babies and ever-shrinking legroom get lots of press, but the stinky guy is a frequent flier's worst nightmare. While a good book and your favorite music can distract from the physical discomfort of flying, sitting next to or even near to something with very strong body odor can be downright nauseating.
Travel pros come prepared. I carry Origins Peace of Mind on planes and ...Pack travel candles - Hotel tip
Apr 1st, 2010 at 2:01PM: Travel candles solve a few of the typical hotel room woes, particularly for budget travelers:
1.) They mask the scent of overpowering cleaners (or worse, but let's not go there).
2.) They provide a soothing, romantic ambiance.
3.) Some scents, like lavender, help you fall asleep easier in unfamiliar surroundings.
Several companies, including The Travel Tin Company, make portable travel ...How not to be a traveling target
Mar 29th, 2010 at 10:00AM: If you're a novice traveler, allow me to let you in on a little secret. That little Canadian flag some Americans like to stitch onto their backpacks? Not fooling anyone. Your attempts to "go native" and wear Thai fisherman's pants, or drink maté, or flaunt a bindi? Nope. They still know. Know you're a foreigner, despite your best efforts to hide it.
Don't get me wrong- it's commendable ...
