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Travel Tips

Best Travel Gift Ideas for Infants

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Beth Henry

Here are some of the best travel gift ideas for infants I can recommend. From clothes to toys to equipment, they’re all things that will make family travel more pleasant. (Amazon Affiliate links are used in this post for your shopping convenience. When you make a purchase through these links I may receive a small … Continue reading »

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One Day Only! Amazon Prime Sale $79!

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Beth Henry

Amazon Prime Sale From $99 to $79 (One Day Only) Great Amazon Prime sale! For one day only, you can become an Amazon Prime member for just $79 (20% savings on their regular $99 price).  We use Amazon Prime regularly for the great prices and convenience. Most items include free 2-day shipping for Prime Members! … Continue reading »

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How to Prevent Losing Your Kids in Crowds

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Beth Henry

As parents, our job is to keep our children safe. When traveling, that job doesn’t change, but the surroundings and dangers are different from at home. Here are ideas for ways to prevent losing your kids in crowds. Even the most compliant children could get separated in a crowd, so you need to have a … Continue reading »

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5 Steps to Take Before Flying With Kids

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Beth Henry

Flying with kids is great because you get to view the world through their eyes. They get excited about things you’ve taken for granted, and they give you a fresh outlook on the world. But flying with kids can be stressful and challenging, and it does require a little more planning. Here are 5 steps … Continue reading »

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Overhead Bins: Assist Mechanism

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Beth Henry

[[Video]]: 737 Bins Assist Mechanism Did you know that some Boeing overhead bins have an assist mechanism? As a flight attendant who shuts hundreds of overhead bins each flight, I couldn’t believe I didn’t know about this until last year! I had been shoving the entire weight of the full overhead bins when there was … Continue reading »

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5 Things You Should Always Pack (Even if the Airline Provides Them)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Beth Henry

For this week’s Tuesday Travel Tips, I’m going to share with you 5 things you should always pack, even if you expect them to be provided by the airline. As a flight attendant my job is to provide both service and safety. Most of the time I am able to provide the service that passengers … Continue reading »

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Travel Tips: Passing Time While Waiting to Board Your Flight

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Beth Henry

Every Tuesday I share travel tips here on the blog. This week I want to share with you a tip for passing time while waiting to board your flight. Last week as I was heading to my gate to work a flight as a flight attendant, I saw a mom who had a great idea … Continue reading »

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Stay Healthy When Flying: 5 Simple Ways

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Beth Henry

Flight Attendant Secrets: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy When Flying It can be tough to stay healthy when flying. With the dry air in the airplane, exposure to billions of germs from other travelers, inconsistent sleep schedules, and preservative-filled food, our bodies are in full defense mode when we travel. Flight attendants, pilots, and frequent … Continue reading »

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Expedited Passport in NYC-

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Beth Henry

What to Expect and What to Do While You Wait If you need to get an expedited passport in NYC, I’ll share with you what to expect as well as ideas for what to do while you wait.  As a flight attendant I am required to have a passport for flying, so I didn’t have … Continue reading »

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10 Unique Travel Toys for Ages 3-6

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Beth Henry

Planning a flight with a child between ages 3-6? Here are 10 unique travel toys for your busy bag for your next flight. A friend of mine just sent a message asking if I had any ideas for birthday presents for her friend’s 4 and 5 year old boys. They will be flying soon from … Continue reading »

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