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Travel hacks to make life easier!

Traveling is fun and if you’re heading out for just some downtime or a wellness vacation, here’s a few hacks to help you have a better trip this year! The Hidden power of the TV Pretty much all hotels  today have flat screen TV’s and that means they’ll like have a USB port so you can charge your phone. Just don’t forget the cable! Warm the butter! Staying at a travel motel with that free continental breakfast? You know, the one with bad bagels and bread and of course, frozen butter patties? Put the patties between the toast slots and voila!  Need some humidity? Sometimes those heaters in cooler months can make the air dry and throat scratchy! Here’s an easy hack with a wet towel and the luggage rack! The need for darkness! Sometimes you just don’t want that bright morning sunshine pouring in! Use a coat hanger with

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How to stay injury free on your next travel adventure

Safe travel tips Ease the Pain of Packing Pack your suitcase on the floor of your home where the main door is located. Instead of packing in your bedroom, upstairs or downstairs, and then having to lift and carry a heavy suitcase up or down stairs, bring what you need to a suitcase located close to your front door. This can help prevent injury before you start your vacation. Furthermore, avoid movements that combine lifting and twisting of the spine especially when loading your bags in the trunk or placing them in an overhead bin. Performing whole-body movement will reduce the tension on the spine. Pack the Injury Reducing Essentials Towels – a beach towel or small bath towel can be a great accessory to keep you pain free while you are away. Not only can you use towels to help you stretch your legs and upper back, similar to

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