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Despite the strict regulations, comfort doesn't have to end with your bag of non-organic pretzels or peanuts - just take a few eco-items along for the ride.
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Fear of flying is the third most common phobia, after fear of spiders and fear of social situations. Snakes don't make the Top 10.
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What CAN you carry-on?
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Thanks to recent events, the list of items not allowed on planes is longer than ever (and yes, that list includes snakes). Slip these TSA-approved items into your carry-on to make your flight as bearable as possible.The Benefits
- The humidity on long distance flights regularly falls to 10-20% of what is considered comfortable for people. Stay smooth with solid skin and lip moisturizers - liquids need not apply due to the new rules.
- Air travel can lead to disrupted sleep patterns, so find a way to relax. Music works wonders, and personal electronic devices like iPods are still legit on US flights - for now.
- Speaking of relaxation, we suggest one more item that won't be confiscated before you reach the jet bridge - soothing sleep masks.
Personally Speaking
Heather is NOT looking forward to next month's 11 hr flight to Italy (although she IS really looking forward to the wine). No one at the Bite feels too sorry for her, really.Wanna Try?
- iPod - downloading means less plastic in the world, and if you get 'em refurbished, you'll save money and natural resources ($69-$399).
- Carmel Valley Naturals Push Up Solid Lotion Bar - we recommend the refreshing ginger grapefruit, with shea butter and jojoba oil ($7).
- Alima Nourishing Lipbalm Twist-Up Tube - Sara's secret weapon against dry lips ($7).
- Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tube - seat her between the snoring man and the crying baby if you must, but don't take away Heather's lip balm ($3)!
- Stay hydrated with the water they dole out - just keep the plastic cup they give you and ask for refills instead of getting a new one each time.
Aug 24,2006
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Would love to pretend I just pulled that Napoleon Dynamite quote out of thin air, but in reality, I'm stealing it from a friend who used it recently to reference the new challenges in air travel.
And challenging, it is. Today's tip actually bumped an earlier scheduled tip on great eco-travel items to take on flights: essential oils (nope), luscious tubes of lotion (not on your life), SIGG water bottles (uh-uh), and eye drops (no way).
Of course, I understand completely the need for the new regs. We'd all rather be dehydrated than the alternative.
But really... how am I supposed to rehydrate myself after I drink all those little teeny bottles of wine during my flight to Italy next month?
-Heather... off to draw a picture of a Liger...
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Posted by: Jai | August 24, 2006 at 12:37 PM