Articles written by Teresa Shaw

Travel and health aren't mutually exclusive; health travel tips include checking up on travel medical insurance, rest and relaxation, and canceling airline reservations.

Dec 15, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Gift ideas for the business traveler include navigation systems, airport lounge priority passes, credit card gift cards like Visa gift cards, and online language courses.

Dec 5, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Business travelers can receive an influenza shot at many major airports. Prevent getting sick this flu season by getting a vaccination at one of several flu clinics.

Nov 30, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Before the next business trip or corporate event, decide if purchasing a business travel insurance policy makes sense or if homeowners' insurance policies offer coverage.

Nov 23, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Learn about the various business travel insurance policy options - including trip cancellation or interruption insurance and policies for lost, stolen or damaged luggage

Nov 14, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Female business travelers can solve the packing conundrum by bringing wrinkle free garments, one color scheme, and jewelry and accessories to dress up a daytime look.

Nov 8, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Plan a business meeting, corporate retreat or dinner in Southeastern Ohio. Unusual venues include a castle, luxury inns and rustic cabins with many outdoor activities.

Nov 1, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Port Columbus, Ohio, Airport is an international airport with convenient parking, nonstop service to many cities, a business center with conference room, and rental cars.

Oct 30, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Host a corporate retreat, business meeting or social event at the Inn at Cedar Falls, a Southeast Ohio Select Registry inn. Participate in cooking classes, hikes on site.

Oct 26, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

By using a notebook laptop computer, a webcam, wireless Internet phone services, travelers can keep updated with the office or home life while on a business trip.

Oct 25, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Organize a corporate event with the environment in mind by choosing LEED-certified facilities, providing paperless documents and using tap water instead of bottled water.

Oct 16, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Bringing a significant other on a business trip can be enjoyable. Check the corporate travel policy first to ensure that it is appropriate to bring a spouse to the event.

Oct 15, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Organize an eco-friendly corporate business event by choosing green-certified, sustainable or no-waste facilities, using recycle services and tapping in to local services

Oct 8, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Fresh and dried herbs are used in Chinese cooking to add flavor and for health benefits, including fresh ginger, five spice powder, and hot mustard.

Oct 4, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Business travel is often solo travel, and with it come many meals alone. Instead of room service, enjoy a restaurant meal alone by bringing a book and being prepared.

Oct 3, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Deciding whether to check luggage when traveling can be confusing. Consider when travel occurs, checked bag fees and TSA regulations when deciding whether to check bags.

Sep 16, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

The TSA limits carryon luggage to one bag plus a personal-type item; additional bags must be checked. Find out what Delta, United and other airlines charge to check bags.

Sep 9, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Phone calls are an inevitable part of business travel. Use a prepaid calling card or an Internet phone system for cheap local, domestic or international telephone calls.

Sep 1, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Business travel is often solo travel; stay safe by never giving out hotel room numbers, keeping control of luggage, staying alert and aware, and other practical tips.

Aug 22, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Anaheim's convention center is located steps from the Hilton Anaheim and Anaheim Marriott, as well as restaurants, shopping and hotels, on the Anaheim Center Walk.

Aug 16, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Blackstone's Pub and Grill is a popular destination for businesspeople in Flint. Learn its history and what to order at the downtown Irish American restaurant.

Aug 9, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Flying can take a toll on skin, leaving it feeling tight and dry. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and use moisturizer while flying to maintain skin hydration.

Aug 6, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Flint Bishop Airport, Flint, MI, is a modern international airport with convenient parking, short security lines, nonstop flights to 10 cities, a business center and more

Jul 30, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Business travel often means solo travel. Enjoy a gourmet meal or indulge in a spa treatment, or just go sightseeing to make traveling alone more enjoyable.

Jul 15, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Business travelers with food allergies can eat safely by planning ahead, calling the airline and notifying meeting organizers of food allergies before arriving.

Jul 3, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Restful sleep in a hotel can be difficult; avoid alcohol, limit caffeine, use earplugs and maintain a routine for a good night's rest when staying away from home.

Jun 27, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Single mom Meg puts her Hokey-Pokey Theory of Life, which demands that you put your whole self in, to the test when she meets Ahmed, an Iranian American businessman.

Jun 24, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Jet lag, or time zone change syndrome, occurs when crossing over multiple time zones. Symptoms include fatigue, aches, moodiness, and trouble concentrating.

Jun 21, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Planning off-site meetings can be complicated; from choosing a venue and organizing events to planning travel arrangements, event planners must make many arrangements.

Jun 18, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Laptop or notebook computers are commonly stolen, especially at hotels and airports. Backup data on the hard drive and pack smart to protect laptops from damage or theft.

Jun 11, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Save money on flights and hotels by buying in advance, using alternate airports, reserving less expensive hotel rooms, and eating in local restaurants.

Jun 4, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, effective June 1, requires many North America travelers to have a passport or other documents when entering the United States.

May 27, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Travel for business for less by booking rental cars in advance, reserving cheaper hotel rooms, and eating locally.

May 25, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Automatic toll collection saves time for individual or business commuters traveling on many New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania turnpikes, bridges, and tunnels.

May 19, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Pittsburgh Airport is serviced by 13 airlines and has more than 190 non-stop flights each day. The Airmall offers specialty shops and restaurants for business travelers.

May 13, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Airline flight delays and cancellations are inevitable. Business travelers should book direct flights and schedule longer layovers to help to prevent missed flights.

May 7, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

As the number of cases of swine flu, or H1N1, increases, many companies are responding with pandemic policies, including limiting business travel and virtual meetings.

May 1, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Visit the airport museum or viewing deck, people watch, or indulge in a manicure or other spa treatment to pass the time at the airport during flight delays.

Apr 30, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Traveling for business by car can be an efficient way to travel when the trip is planned in advance. Check the auto maintenance,weather and maps prior to traveling.

Apr 25, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Bed bugs are being found in hotels, as well as dorm rooms, nursing homes, and hotels. Look for the pests on mattresses or in the seams of upholstered furniture.

Apr 20, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

The lavishly restored three diamond William Penn Hotel has hosted John F. Kennedy, Lawrence Welk and thousands of business travelers in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Apr 15, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

The AQR 2008 report shows major improvement in U.S. airlines in four key areas: on time performance, denied boarding, baggage handling and customer complaints.

Apr 10, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Save precious luggage space by packing and using multi-use items, such as clothes pins and pill cases, as well as lotions and shower caps the hotel provides.

Apr 5, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Located on the dunes of the North Sea, historic Huis Ter Duin is a luxury destination for business meetings or a relaxing European seaside vacation, near Schiphol Airport

Apr 5, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Security lines are an unavoidable part of air travel. By planning ahead and packing smartly, passengers can pass through security checkpoints like a seasoned traveler.

Apr 3, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

With views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline, the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida, is the perfect location for business meetings or a relaxing getaway.

Apr 3, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Taking a business trip as a working mother can be difficult. Here's how to stay connected to the kids kids at home and enjoy the time away on corporate travel.

Apr 3, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Airline travel can be exhausting; however, by working out at the airport or exercising in flight, business travelers will be refreshed and energized upon arrival.

Apr 3, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Business travel frequently involves staying at hotels or motels. Whether traveling solo or with a group, follow these tips to stay safe during a hotel stay.

Apr 3, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Whether you're a first time gardener or seasoned green thumb, the time will come for a new gardening plot in your yard. Here's how to start a garden from scratch.

Apr 2, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

The adjustment period after your infant baby has arrived is sometimes called the "fourth trimester." At six weeks postpartum, your body is going through many changes.

Mar 24, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Do you think your baby is teething? Here are the facts on baby's first teeth, including signs, symptoms and ways to relieve the discomfort associated with tooth eruptions

Feb 26, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Traveling during pregnancy doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Getting lots of rest, drinking water and dressing appropriately can make pregnant travel safe and pleasant.

Feb 23, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Returning to work after giving birth is not easy. However, by planning ahead, setting up day care and cooking meals ahead, you can make going back to work easier.

Feb 17, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Going out to lunch or dinner with a toddler can be a challenge; here are some tips on how to enjoy a restaurant meal with a toddler - without tantrums.

Feb 16, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

A new baby means taking lots of pictures. Keep them straight by organizing them, using online photo sharing and sorting and dating new prints when you receive them.

Feb 15, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Whether it's for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any special occasion, a gardening related gift can make a nice present for anyone who enjoys spending time gardening.

Feb 15, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Once the snow has melted and the leaves begin to bud, it's time to plant your garden. Here's what you need to know to get your garden growing.

Feb 12, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Linc Menner has held the family's household together from the start. But when they move from New York to Florida, he suddenly has a change of heart and recreates himself.

Feb 4, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

All infants cry. However, excessive and inconsolablecrying - more than three hours a day, three days a week for more than three weeks - can mean that your baby is colicky

Feb 1, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Theodore Mead Fegley might be smart, but his lack of social skills leads him to make friends with the wrong person, and face trouble as college graduation approaches.

Dec 2, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

When a toddler begins eating finger foods or table foods, it's important to know what's healthy and safe. Here are some tips to make the transition easier.

Nov 24, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Bernie is planning her dream wedding ceremony; her mother and stepmother are, too. From flower arrangements to ceremony and reception venues, no one can agree on anything

Nov 19, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Night owls and day birds alike will enjoy a night blooming garden, rich with bright white flowers and fragrant flowers that glow in the moonlight.

Nov 11, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Many women are at risk of depression during pregnancy. Find out causes, symptoms and treatments of depression while pregnant.

Nov 9, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Ex-Marine Logan searches for the woman whom he thinks saved his life. Trouble is, he only has a photograph and first initial.

Oct 24, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

The four Gabaldón sisters believe their mysterious grandmother Fermina has bestowed special gifts on them. They research her Pueblo history and discover a family secret.

Oct 19, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Bed sheets are an investment you want to last for many years -- whether designer linens, silk sheets or everyday bed sheets.

Oct 7, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

After the first hard frost is the ideal time to plant spring bulbs. A selection of well-placed bulbs in the fall will produce glorious bursts of spring color.

Oct 3, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Ana adjusts to Half Moon Bay, California, after moving from San Jose. But the high school proves dramatic when the most popular girl becomes her worst enemy.

Sep 23, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

At the end of your pregnancy, it may come time to consider naturally inducing labor. Walking, spicy food and more can help bring on labor.

Sep 22, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Oprah Winfrey has chosen as her latest Book Club pick The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. The novel is about a fourteen year old mute boy in rural Wisconsin.

Sep 19, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Tapas, or "small plates," dinners have become increasingly popular, and are an inexpensive and fun way to entertain your guests. Here's how to have an appetizer party.

Sep 16, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

As the leaves change and weather turns cooler, tasks such as weeding, mulching, digging up bulbs, and planning for spring need to be done.

Sep 5, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

When a car accident takes husband Drew, a Maine state trooper, Kate decides to live his dream and become a Unitarian Universalist minister.

Aug 31, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Sprouts are an easy, fresh, healthy and nutritious 'fast food', not to mention more economical to grow at home. Learn simple techniques to sprout your own seeds.

Aug 24, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Manhattan thirty something Lillian Curtis takes a sabbatical from her television producer job to go home to New Jersey and attend her reunion.

Aug 19, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

A serial killer is targeting the Hollywood, California, A-list celebrities in this clever mystery and suspense novel by Adrienne Barbeau and Michael Scott.

Aug 12, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

When two teens are found dead, and two more missing, one grandmother commissions a search to find out the truth.

Aug 4, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Odds are, at some point, most women will live alone. Whether divorced, never married or widowed, his book explains how to not only live by yourself, but to enjoy it.

Jul 19, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Long Island's Fire Island sets the scene for this romantic story of love, loss, friendship and sisterhood from bestselling author Ann Brashares.

Jul 14, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

One house. Forty strangers. Add vodka (or any other alcohol), stir, and see what happens. What happens in the Hamptons, stays in the Hamptons.

Jul 10, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

While the dog days of summer may have arrived, it's important to keep up with the garden. Deadhead annuals, split perennials, plant spring blooming bulbs, and more

Jul 5, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Nantucket resident and glass blower Claire Danner Crispin cheats on her husband with charity executive director Lock Dixon when she agrees to co-chair a committee.

Jul 1, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Londoner Belle turns to the oldest profession to pay the bills in this honest and funny diary, based on an award winning blog.

Jun 30, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

As the honey bee population declines, there are simple steps you can take to help the bees, including buying local honey, growing flowers and more.

Jun 29, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Gardening can be as simple or complex as each individual. There are, however, a few tools no gardener should be without. Following are some essential gardening tools.

Jun 25, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Shopping for your wedding gown can be a momentous occasion. Here are tips on shopping and what to bring with you to make the experience easier and fun.

Jun 16, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

With grocery prices rising, everyone wants to save money. Buying in bulk, substituting items and meatless meals are some ways to save at the register.

Jun 13, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Taylor Young is the perfect Alpha mom until circumstances cause her to have to give up her lush and polished lifestyle.

Jun 12, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Lower than average rainfall predictions can make watering difficult. Try using gray water, or waste water, to water indoor and outdoor plants, saving money on your water

Jun 6, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Composting is a quick and easy way to make use of yard waste, such as leaves and twigs, grass clippings, and kitchen waste.

Jun 3, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Sarah, a reluctant Southern debutante, leaves Charleston, South Carolina, for New York after college to find love and success, but finds disappointment instead.

Jun 2, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Marta Zinsser is an ad executive, single mom and a misfit when it comes to other moms in her wealthy Seattle suburb, and it doesn't bother her one bit.

May 31, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

New York Times bestselling author's 13 stories are a multi-generational look at the everyday challenges that women face - food, health, men, self esteem, aging and more.

May 30, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Love Walked In best selling author Marisa de los Santos's novel is a heartbreaking and honest story about finding where you belong.

Apr 19, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Lawyer and former deb Carlisle Cushing returns home to Texas from Boston to help the troubled Hundredth Annual Willow Creek Symphony Association Debutante Ball.

Apr 12, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Strengthen your mother daughter relationship with these easy and fun activities for Mother's Day or any other day of the year.

Mar 29, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

An honest and moving look at a teenage girl's fall into the wrong crowd and the moving transformation both mother and daughter experience in the end.

Mar 25, 2008 - Teresa Shaw

Downsized from her marketing job, Erin Edwards waits tables in a new Manhattan dining hot spot and learns there's more to waitressing than serving food to customers

Mar 18, 2008 - Teresa Shaw