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Karen's Picks |
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“As a retired pilot,
speaker, author and avid traveler, I am on the
go a lot. Like you, I am always looking for ways
to add more convenience, comfort, style and fun
to my life. When I find great companies whose
products help me achieve these goals, I am eager
to share them with my friends.
I enjoy
lightweight, portable, durable products that can
help me minimize the annoying aspects of travel
and maximize my enjoyment of my trip.
Saving time,
weight, energy and money help me to focus on
learning more about the people I encounter as
well as their cultures and traditions. That’s
why I want to share with you some of my favorite
product picks.
Karen’s Pick of the the month
Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones |
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Lightweight, very portable and easy to insert/remove, the QC20 earphones provide
the same excellent noise protection formerly found only in large bulky clamp-style
headsets. 16 hour battery life covers ANY flight I’ll be taking and recharges quickly
from home or onboard USB plug-ins. |
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If you
like what you see, click on the
links below and learn more about the
products that are bringing value to
my life and, hopefully soon to your
life as well.”
Do you have a favorite product or
service that you think should be on
Karen’s list?
Become an affiliate or send Karen a
product for evaluation. |
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GOOD STUFF &
WHY I LIKE IT |
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TalusProducts.com
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Hedbed Inflatable Travel Pillows Packable,
adjustable, good shape/size/price |
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Bose
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Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones Lightweight, very portable and easy to insert/remove, the QC20 earphones provide
the same excellent noise protection formerly found only in large bulky clamp-style
headsets. 16 hour battery life covers ANY flight I’ll be taking and recharges quickly
from home or onboard USB plug-ins. |
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EagleCreek.com
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Eagle Creek pack-it folders and zippered
packing cubes Great way to
compress and organize your suitcase
allowing for easy packing and
repacking. |
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Clothing: |
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Chicos.com
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Chico’s Clothing
Good pricing, color, comfort, packable. Good service,
customer awareness |
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Columbia.com
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Columbia Sportswear
Lightweight pants with zip-off legs. Voila, shorts! |
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Merrell.com
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Merrell
Clogs
Easy on off, indestructible, comfortable, all weather. |
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Pubs & Webs: |
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AAA-Calif.com
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It’s well worth the extra money to have
all those benefits. |
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Entertainment: |
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Audible.com
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Audio books
you can listen to while driving or
exercising. Like a great radio play
available at the touch of a button.
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Netflix.com
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“I’m not much of a movie buff, but given the lack of decent programs on TV, the ability to stream good movies to your own computer with a high-speed connection (or order DVDs through the mail) is fantastic for the business traveler. Now I can see all kinds of interesting flicks for 1 low monthly fee that’s much less than the hotel’s pay movie charge. Or, enjoy a cup of coffee at a wi-fi coffee house and watch a movie for just the price of a cup of coffee!”.
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Food & Drink: |
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thinkproducts.com
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Think Thin protein bars
Good taste,
no sugar, lo carbs and high protein. |
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gocontigo.com
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Contigo 24-Ounce BPA Free Water Bottle with Autoseal Lid and Caribiner Clip
Great water bottle to keep
on my desk, next to the bed,
in the study, on the
bathroom countertop and
wherever you may find
yourself thirsty. I try to
drink 80 oz of water per day
and these bottles help me to
remember to drink, making it
easy to grab on often.
There’s no taste to them and
they are a good size for
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Just For Fun: |
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russberrie.net
OR
MaryMeyer.com
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Teddy Bears Cute, cuddly bears with lots of character. Very huggable
-- some of my favorite housemates
were born here! |
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Green Stuff: |
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Sunrun.com
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SUN RUN
(formerly REC Solar)
Solar Panels
- Professional
installation, on-time, good service.
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