Top 5 Travel Tips

I'm in the speech and debate club, and one of my favorite things about it are the tournaments. We get to travel all over the country/region and compete. Because of this, I've pretty much got my travel routine down. These tips work well for me, and help keep me from losing my sanity while one the road!

Tip 1- Take a picture of everything you pack.

Taking a picture of what you pack gives you a way to double check that you have everything when you are ready to go back home. If you lose something in the hotel room, or grabbed something from your family members suitcase, you can easily identify what is misplaced. I do this with my iPod, but a written list of items will work just as well.

Tip 2- Bring a crossbody/small purse.

Tempting though it is to grab the purse that can hold everything and the kitchen sink, it will simply hold you back. Bulky purses hold lots of stuff, which makes it easy to over pack. Do you really need 5 different lip balms and sanitizers for a week long trip? By opting for a small purse, you bring the necessities, while keeping everything neat, orderly, and ready to grab!


Tip 3-Have a book or movie on hand.

Wi-fi is your friend.....until you're in the middle of nowhere with no entertainment! Don't rely on cyberspace for enjoyment. Instead, bring a good book, listen to some tunes, or watch a downloaded movie.

Tip 4- Wear something comfy.

Heels look great, but will have your feet waving the white flag of surrender by the end of the day. Avoid extreme pain by wearing comfy yet cute shoes, clothes, and jackets.

Tip 5-  Don't eat junk food on the road.


You're going to hate me, but let me finish. Junk food is bad for you, and gives you no energy whatsoever. Seriously, traveling is hard enough on your digestive system without overloading it with garbage.

The Joys of Thrifting, Part 2

In this sequel to my last thrifting post, I will give several simple suggestions on buying at thrift stores.

1. Check for flaws. Since most of these clothes are second hand, check for stains, missing buttons, rips, etc. However, if you find flaws like these, keep in mind that some stains can still be cleaned out, and that buttons can sometimes be replaced. Also, you will probably get a discount on a flawed item.

2. Look alllll the way down the rack. Most thrift stores have sizes labelled on the rack, with smalls in one section, then mediums, etc. However, with lazy browsers or workers, the clothes can get mixed up, so it's always a good idea to check all the sections for your size. Also, because of different brands and sizes, you may wear a medium in one brand, and a large, or even a small in another brand.

3. Shop by colour or fabric type. I have a pretty good idea of what colours and shades compliment my colouring, so I go straight to those colours. Then, with practice, I've learned to tell if I like something or not just by looking at the part of the apparel visible (i.e. I see weird 90s print - pass).

Grocery Products With Funny Names

                                              Ever Notice Something Strange?
     
      Ever been grocery shopping and notice a product with a strange name? If you have you're not alone. 

This is one of the things I have found while grocery shopping at Wal-Mart. As you can see it is a type of mustard with a strange name. Hopefully in another language it does not look like it sound in ours. I would be totally embarrassed if my family owned that product because of how the name sounds.

Although we know this refers to as animals, it still sounds terrible.

I don't know about you but I wouldn't want to eat a product with that name. Yuck!

Really? Why would you name a product that? It could scare away customers!
 
Sorry, I couldn't resist. This is too much. Obviously people aren't as smart as we make ourselves out to be. There were many other images of oddly named products but some were inappropriate. Hope you enjoyed this blog.


I don't own any of these photos. I found them on yahoo search.

Geek Memes

I'll admit it, I'm a pinterest addict. I've got around six boards, all with upwards of twenty pins on each. That being said, my favorite thing about pinterest has to be the memes and GIFs. So, for your viewing pleasure, I have compiled a post of my favorite geek memes, including Doctor Who, Sherlock, and cats (of course!). So finish your drink, and chew your food well, because your about to indulge in a hearty laugh!


    
      

 

 

 

 

     

The Joys of Thrifting, Part 1

Many people scoff at the mere thought of anyone stooping so low as to purchase their attire at a thrift store, when they can afford to shop at a "real" store. You may be surprised to find that thrifting is not as bad as it seems, is actually really fun, and is a pretty hip thing to do. In this post, I will list several reasons why thrift shopping is such a good idea.

1. It saves money. Prices at thrift stores are usually very cheap - er, reasonable - so while $20 may buy only one thing at a department store, it could buy you many things at a thrift store.

There's something for everyone

2. More variety. At thrift stores you can find new clothes still with the tags, and you can find clothes from the 00s, 90s, and 80s. There are normal-looking clothes and out-there clothes. There's something for everyone.

3. It's like a treasure hunt. You never know what you're going to find. I've found a groovy 70s rotary phone, necklaces, 40s style pumps, a favorite pair of jeans, and so much more. You never know what weird or interesting things you'll find at a thrift store.

4. It supports local businesses or charity. There are chain thrift stores like Goodwill, which give money to charity, and there are also local thrift stores which do so. It should be noted, though, that not all thrift stores help charities, so you should always ask.

5. It's better for the environment. Most clothes found a "regular" stores are made overseas, so the energy it takes for them to be transported here adds to pollution and uses energy.

It's a treasure hunt

Note: Both pictures are mine