1: Drink the coffee from the plane

• If you are a BIG coffee drinker like me, then you will appreciate any FREE cup of joe!
• Now, I am NOT big on airplane food, however fresh fruit is ALWAYS good for your soul REGARDLESS of where it came from
• Ok, well logically speaking anyway

2: Stock up on the leftovers from the snack baskets & from the first class meals

• Now, I am NOT big on airplane food, however fresh fruit is ALWAYS good for your soul REGARDLESS of where it came from

3: Stock up on creamer & tea from the hotels & if you're desperate or really in a tight spot the hotel lotion & shower gels

• I only say this because once again if you’re addicted to caffeine like me, you’ll always want more!
• Plus, the hotel most of the time, has a variety of teas and flavored cream. Not just that half/half stuff

4: Avoid bad quick snacks like chips & cookies

• Yes, they are easier to get your hands on, however, those calories and sugars will add up before you know it
• Buy some protein powder to use in your water or milk to get through the day or to
• This is of course only if you are staying with family or friends
• Shuttle service is free and some provide transportation to other locations besides the airport watch what you're eating

5: Do NOT unpack everything once you get to the hotel, if you over pack like me

6: Find other people who stay in crash pads that provide shuttles to nearby places like the grocery stores or restaurants to help cut back on Uber/Lyft expenses

7: Create you a budget & stick to it

8: If you can’t make it home that night sleep in the crew room & take the first thing flying in the a.m.

9: Keep a personal drink bottle to fill up for free at "RE-FILL" stations throughout the airports

10: Buy a portion container to help store food like cereal or oatmeal...anything in a "powder" stage that will help feed your body