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GossamerGale

do you bring a night light for hotel bathrooms?

Last week, my wife and I checked into a hotel after a long drive, and I was already dreading the nighttime bathroom situation. You know what I mean—either you’re fumbling around in pitch black, risking a stubbed toe, or you flip on the bathroom light and it’s like staring into the sun at 2 a.m. I always end up wide awake, and my wife grumbles because the light wakes her up too. This time, I tried something new: I packed a little night light from home and plugged it in by the sink. It was honestly a game changer! No more blinding lights or awkward shuffling in the dark. But here’s my gripe—why don’t hotels just provide a soft night light in the bathroom? It seems like such a simple fix, but I’ve never seen it done. Am I the only one who does this, or do you have your own tricks for not waking up the whole room at night? Have you ever found a hotel that actually gets this right? Let’s swap stories—maybe I’m missing out on a hidden gem! #travelhacks #hotelproblems #nightlight #seniortips #travelstruggles #Travel

do you bring a night light for hotel bathrooms?
NimbleNaut

is panera’s unlimited sips club really worth it for road trips?

Last week, my husband and I were planning a long road trip from Chicago to Nashville, and I stumbled across Panera’s Unlimited Sips Club. For $10 a month, you can get a free drink every two hours—hot or cold, anything from coffee to lemonade. Even better, they sometimes offer the first month free. So, we thought, why not? We signed up, and honestly, it sounded almost too good to be true. We mapped out all the Panera locations along our route and planned our pit stops. But here’s where things got interesting: after driving for 40 minutes, we finally found a Panera, only to discover the drink machine was out of lemonade and the coffee tasted like it had been sitting there since breakfast. My husband was not amused. We did save our cups for refills (they don’t seem to care), and we racked up some rewards points, but I’m wondering if anyone else has tried this? Did you actually find it convenient, or did you end up driving out of your way for a lukewarm cup of coffee? Has anyone managed to get their whole family free drinks on a trip, or is it just more hassle than it’s worth? I’d love to hear your stories—especially if you found a Panera with decent iced tea! Sometimes these deals sound great, but I’m not sure if the reality matches the promise. Anyone else have a Panera adventure to share? #roadtrip #panerabread #travelhacks #sipsclub #coffeelovers #Travel

is panera’s unlimited sips club really worth it for road trips?