Christmas

I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. We won’t be traveling as a family for the holiday, but I may be scooting out to New York for New Years weekend to kick it with the homies. The few times that we have traveled during Christmas, I feel like my nerves were a complete wreck by the time we got where we were going.

You know, we have to get the kids stuff together, and our stuff together, and clean the house, and wrap presents,and fit said presents in the car. It’s so much to keep up with.

When traveling during the holidays, it is really hard to predict what will happen with delays, lost luggage etc. so as they say, stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. Whenever I travel, I always keep my essentials with me in a carry-on. I  include a change of clothing, something to read, my phone, laptop, chargers and any personal items I may need.

Personal items to include: deodorant, feminine hygiene, soap, lipstick, bobby pins, scrunchies, you know those things that can turn a situation with lost luggage into something that you can work with.

While I don’t experience bladder leaks, the reality is nearly 1 in 3 women do, and that number increases to 1 in 2 for African American women. If the possibility of holiday travel shenanigans isn’t a reason to keep the protection you need in reach, I don’t know what is. If you suffer from bladder leaks, Always Discreet offers extraordinary protection that you can barely feel, leaving you protected and comfortable as you go about doing all of the things, and traveling to all of the places.

Normalizing our body changes… hello 40, I see you, should be discussions women are having in the open, and in our private circles. Here are a few statistics on the reality of bladder leakage in women: of the 25 million adult Americans suffering from some form of urinary incontinence, 75-80% of those are women. In fact, 1 in 3 women have experienced bladder leaks. So, spoiler alert – a little leakage is something most women have or will experience at some point in their lives, but it doesn’t have to disrupt your fabulous life.

Always believes body changes are part of being a woman, and that as you move about in the activities you enjoy doing, you shouldn’t have to worry with having the proper protection that you are comfortable in.

You can pick up Always Discreet at Walgreens… and if online shopping is your thing you can purchase at Walgreens online.

Need to do your research? Want to know more about the Always Discreet line? All of the info you need can be found here.

Thank you to Intel for powering/sponsoring this gift guide.

Time management is a huge component of being successful as a busy women and/or mom on the go. “No time wasted” is one of my mantras and it simply means that every minute of my day needs to be devoted to something to ensure my life runs as efficiently as possible, and I can climb in my bed at a decent time.

Products that are easy to transport and have the power to connect to wifi/bluetooth wherever you are can turn those downtimes while commuting, waiting on a lesson, or at a game entertaining and productive.

Here are a few tech items that make great gifts for the women in your life that are constantly on the go.

1 | Intel Lenova 920 Yoga This is the gift that keeps on giving. Whether for a mom on the go or any member of your family, the versatility of this laptop and the speed of the 8th Gen Core processor makes light work of traditional work actions, streaming and powering other high tech apps and products that they may already own. Based on its performance capabilities, the Lenovo 920 Yoga makes subsequent gift giving a little easier during the year. Just keep gifting tech products that will work seamlessly with the laptop.

2 | Canon G9x Mark II This camera is sleek and pretty! It’s wifi/bluetooth enabled so you can easily download images and HD recorded video to your computer for editing or sharing from wherever you are. You will capture great memories with 20.1 megapixels and HD video capabilities. The camera is also touch screen.

3 |Bohm Headphones The sleek look of these bluetooth/wireless headphones are head turning. These are great for listening to music or your favorite podcast while on the go.

4 | Streaming App/Magazine Gifting an online subscription to a magazine or streaming service whether it be for books, music or movies is a great gift. I love Real Simple Magazine, and my sweet neighbor has gifted me a subscription for the past two years. Most print versions of magazines now come with a free online subscription that can be accessed from any phone, tablet or laptop.

5 | Stylish laptop bag Protect the laptop with a stylish and functional carrying bag. This one from Kate Spade is a classic.

If you’re into gaming or know someone who is, you may consider buying a league smurfs account, I’ve heard amazing things about it so check them out!

And to go along with that, my friend recently looked into improving his broadband speed. He wasn’t exactly happy with his service so he looked to change providers. He found a fantastic quote through Usave. On top of saving money, he has the service he has always wanted. If you were interested in getting the right broadband for yourself, find more here.

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