I always have people asking me about products and what they should wear on vacation so I decided to create a store. The items range from books, gifts, to even clothes. I will be adding more items as the weeks go by and changing the items based on season as well. Since I am plus sized I made sure to add many plus sized items since we seem to be left out of so many stores. Check the STORE out and if you have any further questions please contact me!

The store is the last blue tab at the top all the way to the right!

All over the world you see people walking with headphones on jamming out while working out, or tuning out the world on their way to work. Sometimes these people even looking a little cray cray because they are wearing a tiny earbud that you can barely see. They look like they are talking to themselves but are actually having a conversation on their phone. The best thing is that almost everything is Bluetooth enabled today or at least has a Bluetooth option so you can go cord free! The real question is how does one decide on which Bluetooth headphones works best for you since there are so many styles, sizes, and colors?  What if I said it is okay to have a few different kinds because different activities require different headphones?  As I tested out these three different headphones/earbuds out I realize that each one has something special the others may not have but one did come pretty close to being perfect.

I am excited to be going to CES again this year!  I love to find things that make traveling and being away from home easier.  I hope y'all can follow along on twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

Need some new luggage?  Checkout these deals that are going on now!  They will go fast!  I will have some vacation deals by the end of the week that you will not want to miss!

Sears

7 piece American Tourister Luggage set for $99 in Red, Blue, and Black

Forecast Hardside 3PC Luggage Set with spinners for $99 in Black or Silver

eBags.com

American Tourister Fieldbrook II 4 Pc Nested Luggage Set $49 in Black, Red/Black, and Purple/Grey

Lucus Wheeled Under the Seat Cabin Bag $45 in Red, Blue, and Black

eBags Packing Cubes - 4pc Classic Plus Set $25 in a variety of colors

Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Bucket Hobo $28 in a variety of colors

This past Tuesday I went up to San Francisco for the launch of the new Honor 8.  Honor is the young or young at heart brand from Huawei.  Many people in the USA many not know this but Huawei phones are the #3 brand throughout the world.  The Honor 8 is designed to be a phone for millennials with all the technology and features they want in their busy social lives.  I have been using the Honor 5X since its USA release this past January and I loved it so I was super excited to try the Honor 8!

Holidays are right around the corner and if the woman you need a gift for loves to travel our gift guide is for you!  The gifts we have chosen to be in our gift guide are gifts that make traveling easier, fun, and comfortable.

It's that time of year again and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care. The question is will there be anything fun in them this year besides candy, pens, and scotch tape. That's usually what my stockings tend to be filled with but it doesn't have to be that way!
So guys here are some great stocking stuffer items that you can get your special woman this year. Girls, taken note ... you might even want to pick some of these up yourself ... after all, it is from Santa, so no one has to know you bought it yourself.

Most people think of Valentine's Day as the time of year we buy gifts for our guys and give them hints for special items we'd like, but we are all buying gifts throughout the year for various holidays (Mother's Day, Father's Day, anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, showers, etc.) so please print this gift guide for your reference all year long. We've done the work for you!

We are always getting questions about what kind of gift would be good for their "outdoorsy" friend.  One idea we think is great is a membership at a local botanic garden or arboretum that is a member of the American Horticultural Society and has a reciprocal admissions program.

With this type of membership not only can they enjoy a conservatory, arboretum, or garden near them, but almost everywhere they travel in the USA.  An example would be belonging to the Chicago Botanic Garden and since I can use the reciprocal benefits I can go to The Morton Arboretum nearby but not have to pay for admission which is $11.00 per person.  To get the full details of the program you can look at the American Horticultural Society website and see if the facility you are thinking of is available on the reciprocal admissions program.

Some of the benefits besides free admission or parking are member only events, discounts, and first notice of any ticketed events and ability to purchase for those events.  This is definitely a gift that will keep on giving throughout the whole year and probably the best gift for your nature loving friend!
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Whether you are going on a long trip with your gal pals or doing a "staycation" at home, games can always fill in the extra time and leave you with lasting memories.

Games have evolved a lot since you played Monopoly or Life. Many games these days involve you telling others your ideas, passions, and secrets. That makes many of these games perfect for your "chick vacation."

The Chicago Auto Show is one of the best if not the best auto show around. If you are a car enthusiast, looking for a new car, or just want something to do in this cold weather you could spend your whole day here dreaming of good warm thoughts of summer road trips!

This year’s car show has many more experiences then previous years. You can ride in the new Chevy Volt, hop in a Jeep and go for the ride in their challenge course, and try Toyota’s challenge course. You can also test drive the new Kia Optima on Michigan Ave!

With so much to do in Chicago from plays, great food, wonderful shopping, and relaxing spas why not make your girl’s getaway to the Windy City for the auto show and more!

We at Chick Vacations have found some great priced gifts that are very practicl and a few are even funny but they all will surly please that friend you just do not know what to get!