Texas RV Travel blog

I remember when flying was considered a luxury and airlines catered to their passengers with all types of services. Full meals, with a choice of entree, free coffee, juice and soft drinks, snacks, magazines, newspapers, blankets and pillows. In first class, you sat in wide leather seats, were served your food on china, plied with free alcoholic beverages and given hot towels to clean your hands.

Most of these services were free, but they have been phased out, one at a time. Recently, I have heard that airlines have stopped providing blankets and pillows, snacks and free soft drinks. In fact, there is a TV commercial that shows a flight attendant reciting the costs of services while onboard. Even ringing your call button had a minimum charge!  While, I do not think things are this bad (yet), airline travel is becoming very utilitarian as airlines struggle to find solvency and profitability.

Well, now you may carry your own blanket, pillow and foot warmer, no matter what your mode of travel. Choose between black and cranberry cuddlers. When ready to use, just unwrap your Cabin Cuddler, place your feet in the blanket pocket, wrap the cuddler around your body like a coat and you will be warm and cozy. The reversible tote bag turns into a hygienic pillowcase for the inflatable pillow. Blow up the pillow and use it to support your neck, the small of your back or your head.

Carry your comfort with you for only $29.95. Take advantage of the free shipping offer, too.

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I went out to the Vista Print website to order some new business cards. In case you do not know, Vista Print has the free business cards where you only pay shipping and handling. This is a great place to get business cards and the free advertising for Vista Print on the back is a small price to pay for quality work.

I noticed right away that they had added many more templates to the free business card section. They have cards for all types of professionals: masseuse, Realtor, builder, entrepreneur, travel agent, jeweler, carpenter, musician, chef, hair stylist, maid service, you name it. They even have pink business cards with a makeup motif that would be perfect for Mary Kay reps.

I found two that I really like. This first one is red, white and blue, which are the colors of the Texas RV Travel website. I also like the clean abstract design.

The card below matches the design of my CoolAdz website and I think its rather classy. When I investigated a color bar on site, I realized you could change the color scheme of your card. Now, I need help for sure!

Then I started thinking that I really did not need two separate sets of business cards. I just need to pick one and not waste resources. Does this ever happen to you? When I start arguing with myself, I know its time to shut down the computer and go to bed.

On my way out, I was sidetracked by looking at self inking stamps. I like using stamps rather than sticky notes because it is a permanent record. When I found myself looking at stationary, which I do not use because I am a totally wired business, I knew I should leave.

Well, I enjoyed my extended visit to Vista Print and I recommend Vista Print for all your printing needs!

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I wrote a post back on April 29 about LifeLock. My husband and I plan to join the service. It costs about $10 per month and offers Identity Theft Protection, Reduced Junk Mail and Reduced Credit Card Offers, and is backed by a $1 Million Service Guarantee.

Experian is one of the major credit reporting bureaus in the USA and they do not like that LifeLock places fraud alerts for Lifelock members. Experian is now suing lifelock, alleging “credit laws do not provide for a third party to place fraud alerts on behalf of a consumer.” Placing fraud alerts, preventing fraud losses, issuing credit reports and investigating identity theft are among the corporate charges of the credit-reporting bureau. However, they do not like using their resources to set alerts on behalf of Lifelock’s clients.

Lifelock also provides opt-out services for pre-approved junk mail, which is cutting into the very lucrative practice of selling your credit history to lenders so that they may send you those new credit card and balance transfer offers.

While credit bureaus do very well with giving out consumer information so that lenders may up-sell, cross-sell customers while managing risk, they actually do little to help you straighten out your credit or identity when it is stolen.

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I know you have seen these commercials for lifelock: My name is Todd Davis. My social security number is 457-55-5462.

Did you know that identity theft is a $50 billion a year racket? Your identity could be stolen and used to open credit cards, bank accounts and to secure lines of credit! Worse, some terrorist could use your credit to make purchases to be used against our nation.

LifeLock offers all this for $10 per month:

• Identity Theft Protection
• Reduced Junk Mail
• Reduced Credit Card Offers
• $1 Million Service Guarantee

I have a girlfriend who had all her ID stolen with her purse. She remembered most of the items in her wallet, but she forgot one credit card. With that one credit card and her stolen driver’s license, the thief was able to rent a brand new car and disappear with it. It took months to clear up the stain on her credit.

So, skip a lunch and pay the $10 a month for your peace of mind.

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iCamp Elite

iCamp Elite is a fully laminated travel trailer. The body is reinforced with aluminum tubing frames. High gloss fiberglass skin is laminated over structural Styroform®. The interior walls are covered with wall paper for luxury and easy care. The furniture is sandwich-structured, made with solid wood and high grade plywood and finished with semi-gloss PU paint for style and durability. The furniture is curved with a style and for the most space usage.

Unloaded vehicle weight 2366 LB | GVWR 2890 LB | Net Cargo Weight 524 LB | Hitch Weight 130 LB

iCamp Lite

iCamp Lite is a completely revolutionary tent trailer for camping. The body is stylish, lightweight and aerodynamic, fabricated from modular fiberglass. When the tent is open to both sides, the trailer converts into a spacey three-room tent with two beds and one living area.

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