April 2026

Pure

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Travel

Hey Reader -

This is the longest I've been at home for a WHILE. No planes since January! That's changing next month, but it's made space for lots of other good things.

I've had a blast seeing some Boston attractions with my kids (The Museum of Ice Cream and the new pop-up Barbie Café) and playing tourist locally. We're outside more often, working on a wildflower garden at home, and having more playdates. I even lost my mind and bought a Ninja Creami. I swear it's to make 'healthy/protein' ice cream only. Wink.

Anyways, I digress. I CAN'T WAIT to get back on a plane next month: Las Vegas for a hot minute, then Chattanooga Tennessee where I'll be on a panel for the WITS conference. Tennessee is new for me, so if you have any rec's, let me know!

Spring has sprung,

-Eileen

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QUICK TRAVEL TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

➡️If you're in a JetBlue hub like me, you might be excited about their new branded lounges popping up on the East Coast. The BlueHouse can be accessed by Priority Pass or the new fancy JetBlue Credit Card. The lounge in JFK is already open, and Boston Logan is set for later this year.

Email me anytime if you want to know which cards offer free Priority Pass (hint: most!)

➡️There's the free service called the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for all U.S. citizens. You will get travel alerts for any warnings or restrictions in real time.

➡️With all that's happening in the world, invest a few dollars and grab an annual travel insurance plan. It's one less thing to worry about and they're fairly affordable. I get mine through SafetyWing.

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​Kayaking in The Guatapé reservoir, Colombia

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