How to Snuggle Up on an AirplaneBy Madelyn Miller, the TravelLadyThis is not a story about how to join the mile high club. It is just about how to get more comfortable when traveling. Whether you are flying overseas or settling into a new hotel room after a long day’s travel, there are products that can make you my comfortable.
Finally, a travel blanket with a pocket for your feet! The Cabin Cuddler, patented lightweight fleece blanket, conveniently offers a unique design
WHAT DOES A HOT MAMA WEAR?HOT NIGHTS? Tropical Climes Call For The Coolest Sleepwear Bikinis…check. Sundresses…check. Flipflops…check. Your bag is packed for vacation in a tropical paradise. But what’s missing from this gloriously lightweight suitcase? The guidebooks didn’t tell you that in paradise, the nights can be hotter than the days. Or that often, the charming resort or vacation rental you booked has no A.C. You need the coolest sleepwear. I found it from Wildbleu.
Wildbleu garments are so soft and cool, they’re not only exquisitely comfortable to sleep in, but also perfect for lounging over morning coffee on your ocean view balcony. Come to think of it, you might just want to pack your Wildbleu pajamas in your carry-on bag. If the airline loses your luggage, you can even wear them for your morning jog on the beach. Wildbleu sleepwear is available online at www.wildbleu.com and in selected specialty stores as well as in travel catalogues including Magellans (www.magellans.com) Plow and Hearth www.plowhearth.com and Norm Thompson (www.normthompson.com) MOM WAS YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL...MAYBE SHE NEEDS ONE, TOO
Sanct Dogbert, an adorable plush dog with angel wings, has a mission to keep his owner “safe from trouble.” He is one of the select Sigikid animals available in the U.S. for the first time – Sigikid is a 150 year old toy company and one of the top selling brands in Europe. Sanct Dogbert, from the famous toy-making region of Bavaria, is made with the plushest materials and is fully machine washable, but soft and cuddly enough to travel anywhere. He also comes in a mini-version and a key ring version. He is perfect for a small child to give to his/her mom as a reminder of what’s waiting for her at home. HIDDEN ASSETS
All styles have adjustable straps and a power netting back, and are edged in an elastic comfort band to create a natural fir and bust shape. They can be worn alone, under jackets and are especially popular under sheer blouses.
Secret Weapon Push-Up: sizes XS-S-M-L $25 Top Secret Tank: sizes XS-S-M-L $25 to find a store near you log onto www.cuddlduds.com STYLISH WAY FOR MOM TO GET SOME SHUT EYE
IF SHE IS A SLEEPING BEAUTY Products are available for purchase online at www.aldeahome.com or at Aldea 3338 17th Street, Suite 100B, San Francisco, CA 94110. PAMPER MOM ON THE PLANE OR WHEREVER SHE GOES
Anti-Stress Pillow Mist- infused with an aroma-therapeutic blend of chamomile, lavender and citrus this light mist helps soothe the senses and relax the mind. Spray a few times on your travel pillow or into the air around you and relax. Anti-Stress Mind Repair Pulse Point Cream- this greaseless, easily absorbed formula combines the scents of chamomile, lavender and peppermint to help remedy headaches and stress. Massage on temples, inner wrists, and earlobes. Then breathe deeply. Anti-Stress Massage Lotion- for tense, sore areas, this holistic, non-greasy infusion includes Chamomile, lavender, peppermint and sweet almond. Massage wherever needed to moisturize and relax. Anti-Stress Massage Soap- while massage nodules knead away tension and cleanse the skin, a blend of peppermint, spearmint, lavender and chamomile create an aroma-therapeutic atmosphere.
Dream Cozzz’s Travelers Pillow- Specially contoured with an organic rice fill, it cradles the neck and head, encouraging proper spinal alignment and full muscle and body relaxation. Meanwhile, a light blend of essential oils creates a restful aroma. Both from Earth Therapeutics. Madelyn Miller is a writer and web entrepreneur who writes for www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, and www.cocktailatlas.com. She has several more websites planned. |
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REVOLUTIONARY TRAVELING BLANKET PROVIDES COMFORT FROM HEAD TO TOE
Designed by a commercial pilot, The Cabin Cuddler is no skimpy blanket
where shoulder flaps wrap around the body while feet stay enclosed inside a pocket for added comfort.
It keeps passengers warm on long car trips or airplanes. But if you like it as much as I do you might use it when curled up at home with a book. An added benefit: it comes packaged in a fashionable tote that can be carried right inside a carry-on bag.
Wildbleu is a casually stylish range of performance sleepwear that owes its cool to the groundbreaking use of patented Heat Release Technology (HRT)™ that wicks moisture away from the skin and then forces the moisture to the surface of the fabric where it quickly evaporates. Wildbleu’s Heat Release Technology is a combination of natural and synthetic fibers, and it combines the best of both. In drying time tests, the fabric was shown to remove moisture from the skin faster than cotton and faster than any other performance fabric. The superior wicking properties of the fabric are embedded in the fiber so they never wash out, unlike other performance fabrics which are simply coated.
The eminently packable pieces include everything from gowns and sleepshirts to mix and match capris, boxers, tank tops, tees, and camisoles. Joining Wildbleu’s classic Arctic Blue, Plaid and Penguin line for this travel season is the new Teacup Floral Collection. A peony pink sleep slip features flirtatious spaghetti straps and the empire waist that continues to dominate the current fashion world. A camisole in the same style is adorable paired with flutter hem capris or gaucho pants in solid pink or a coordinated pink, beige and ecru print. For those who prefer more coverage, capsleeved tees and gowns are available, along with a knee-length “boyfriend shirt”-style duster.
Wildbleu is the brainchild of Helen Rockey, who formerly headed a high-performance running shoe and clothing company. One year, while searching for a good quality tee-shirt to use for a corporate promotion, she found a superior wicking fabric and had it made into shirts that were distributed to thousands of marathon runners. Over time, she was inundated with calls from women who were wearing the tee-shirts to bed because they were ultra-comfortable and kept them dry and cool. Rockey obliged, and a few years later, Wildbleu was born.
For the traveling mom on the go, how about a plush Guardian Angel from Sigikid with special “protective powers” that also doubles as a cushy and comfortable airplane pillow?
When I got a sample of Hiden Assets by Cuddl Duds, I wore it the next day on a segment I did for ABC TV in Dallas. It was cool and comfortable and fit great. Cuddl Duds makes a camisole with built-in bra that comes in many colors for spring/summer and is a great item to have in your bag because it goes from beach to day to evening depending upon what it is worn with.
Hidden Assets camisoles with built-in underwire bras are basics for any woman's wardrobe! More comfortable than a bar, they are great for layering when traveling. Available in fashion colors as well as black, white & nude, there are three styles to choose from.
Smooth Talker Foam Cup: sizes XS-S-M-L $25
Andrea Soltis Eye Mask 
Available with or without lavender in soothing colors like blue starlight garden, mocha, longevity green and flame, purple haze and eggplant, yellow branch and hot pink
Amelie Satin Eye Mask with a Message like SLEEPING BEAUTY
The Jet Lag Bag- compact and convenient, it’s the perfect stress-relief kit for women on the go. At $19.99, it’s inexpensive and can be a stand-alone gift but would be perfect if given inside a cute travel bag. It contains: 
Anti-Stress Peace Mask- The Herba-Gel formulation in this mask helps it blend more quickly with the body’s natural temperature. It can be refrigerated or heated, depending on your needs. My favorite use, however is on the plane to keep pressure on my sensitive sinuses and prevent pain.