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By Madelyn Miller

BE A LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVELER

Everyone knows you should pack light, but that is easier said than done. I have found some travel “miniatures” that do a big job for a minimum amount of space and weight in your suitcase (that is how I measure value when I travel)

The Mini-Cyclone Hair Dryer

What is 10 oz.. and fits in the palm of your hand and helps create super-hair? The Mini-Cyclone Hair Dryer is the smallest hairdryer in the world. This amazing little hairdryer includes optional high and low speeds, a detachable micro-concentrator and it all fits neatly into a zippered travel pouch. Even though many hotels have in-room hair dryers, the Mini-Cyclone Hair Dryer gives me a lot of peace of mind for just over half a pound.

Garment Steamer

Even if your hotel offers irons…you will probably have to call down for an ironing board. And I think it is so much easier to use a steamer because it never presses in wrinkles (and I am a lousy ironer) The Travel Smart Garment Steamer is  the best one I have found. It weighs just over a pound..but most important it is designed so there is no accidental water spillage (even if the unit is turned upside down) At $35, it is about the cost of getting a suit pressed 5 times. And I use mine at home, too.

Mini-Masseuse Massager

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a massage every time you checked into a hotel room? Or even a small shoulder rub? For about the cost of 10 minutes of massage time, you can get your own lightweight, battery operated Mini-Masseuse Massager. And it only weighs 8 oz.

These products are available at Walmart, Kmart, Brookstone, Sharper Image and most luggage and airport gift shops.

Waterpik� Flosser

Some people have to have their special pillow. Other people always take pictures of their family. Some people sleep better with their teddy bear. But I have a new "must take" travel accessory--my Waterpik� Flosser.

Both my Mom and the dentist must be proud of me.

Because I not only take it everywhere, I use it. I am now a completely flossed woman.

For more information call 1-800-525-2774 or visit www.waterpik.com

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