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Hey Reader, You may have heard the commotion lately on this hot topic! Many travelers are talking about the changes happening to Southwest Airlines' baggage policy.Up until now, Southwest has allowed travelers to bring up to 2 pieces of checked luggage for free! What luxury! But, starting May 28th, you will need to pay to bring checked luggage - something they haven't done for the past 50 years 😱 The news may come as a shock to anyone who chooses to fly Southwest specifically for this reason. In order to avoid extra luggage fees, you will need to travel with only a carry-on.But guess what... Her Packing List has your back. In addition to a number of articles and resources to help you reach your carry-on-only goal, we also offer something even better. Baggage Freedom ExpressThis 5-day packing class will help you become the kind of person who never has to worry about luggage restrictions and baggage fees. Because you could be pretty happy traveling with just a personal item if need be. (Yes, really!) So make sure you get on the waitlist now. (Registration will open next week.) The next class starts on March 30th and will have you ready to conquer the new Southwest baggage policy without even breaking a sweat. Happy packing, |
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Hey Reader, Over a decade ago, I started experimenting with a plant-based diet. During that time, my main concern was, "How the heck do I make anything?" You know… like cake. 🧁 How do I make cake without eggs? Being without animal products felt like a huge limitation with cooking and baking. Until it wasn't. Because when I actually started diving into all of those plant-based recipes, I realized there were SO MANY alternative ways to make delicious tasting treats that I never knew before....
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