Thank you Dramamine® for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For more information on Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals and to download a coupon, please visit www.dramamine.com. As a relatively new blogger, I feel like I’m constantly learning and evolving as I adapt to the blogging world. Blogging is one of those spheres that are constantly changing, and staying abreast of new social media, tactics and products is a huge part of the job. When I first started this blog a little over a year ago, I had no idea where it would take me, how much time and effort it would take, and lastly, how much I would grow to love it and the amazing community of strong women that I have “met” along the way. When I first heard of the BlogHer ’17 conference, I knew that I had to make it happen! I remember hearing about it last year and wanting to go, but my daughter was only 6 months at the time and I wasn’t feeling comfortable enough to go. Now that she is older, I made it a priority to go this year and can’t wait. As the conference nears, I’m finalizing all my travel plans, packing and working on making the most of my trip. I feel like not only is it a learning experience, but an extended girls weekend and a chance to have some “me time”. I haven’t traveled without my children, so I plan on making the absolute most out of this time to enjoy, but also be as productive as possible. While I love traveling, traveling doesn’t love me. I’ve always struggled with motion sickness and it often made me useless during times of travel. Whether I’m traveling by car, plane, train or boat, once we start moving my head starts spinning and I find myself immobilized and unable to do much of anything besides sit out the waves of nausea or lulling myself to sleep to escape the discomfort. I have countless tales of traveling and spending much of the travel time with my head in a barf bag (my apologies to the poor old man that was seated next to me on a flight where I was violently ill for the first hour and a half – I’m pretty sure that ranks up there with one of the most embarrassing moments in my life). Not only is it exhausting for me to feel so terribly sick during travel, but also tough on my friends and family (and strangers) that have to witness it.
There’s nothing worse than having hours of travel and being unable to enjoy them or use that time productively. While some over the counter medications helped a bit, they would always render me useless the rest of the day as they made me sleepy and zoned out feeling. Thankfully, I’ve discovered Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals! It’s the first non-drowsy solution for motion sickness from Dramamine®, America’s number one over-the-counter product for the treatment of motion sickness. One dose contains the full clinically-tested ginger dosage for the prevention and treatment of motion sickness. Since it’s made from natural ginger, it’s safe to use every day you travel which means I can fully use all of my travel time to enjoy every single moment instead of spending it suffering from motion sickness. As I pack for BlogHer and other summer travels, Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals is a must-have for my travels. In fact, I keep it in my purse at all times for all my summer plans. When I know I’m about to embark on an adventure, I take a few capsules and say goodbye to nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. I’m looking forward to be able to take advantage of all the hours of my plane and car travel time to and from BlogHer without the worry of motion sickness getting in the way of being productive. Instead of spending all those hours wishing the time away due to sickness, I plan on sitting back to enjoy a good book or spending some quality time catching up on work and working on blog posts. I take huge comfort in knowing that I can arrive at the conference ready to network, connect and learn with so many other amazing bloggers without feeling worn down and weak from motion sickness during my travels.
Do you suffer from motion sickness? If you’re heading to BlogHer ‘17, drop me a comment below!
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I luckily do not suffer from motion sickness, but if I’m reading while in the car (as a passenger of course, lol) sometimes that comes up. Looking forward to meeting you at BlogHer this year!
Amber, this is a fantastic giveaway! While I haven’t suffered from motion sickness, I’ve certainly carried Dramamine with me just in case. Better safe than sorry, right? My tweet: https://twitter.com/epctraveler/status/874275146504306688
I hope you’ll enjoy BlogHer. I’ve attended my fair share of blogging conferences, including BlogHer Food. You’ll learn a whole lot from the speakers and by networking with other bloggers. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards!
I have been a life long sufferer of motion sickness. Somehow I never knew there was a pill to help! My mom used to get me the sea bands as a kid when we went to carnivals and theme parks so I could ride the rides, but they never seemed to help. I think I’m going to give these a shot!
I suffer from motion sickness too. I always take these pills on long car trips
I so badly wanted to go to Blogher this year but unfortunately it’s not going to happen! Enjoy your “me” time and have a blast! Hope you don’t get sick on your travels!
I’m lucky, I don’t ever get motion sickness.
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Thankfully I do not suffer from motion sickness.
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Thankfully I don’t suffer from motion sickness, but my husband does and he uses a medication to combat it,
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I don’t typically get motion sickness, but when I do having cold air on me helps and some water and crackers.
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I get motion sickness and use essential oils for it. I had never heard of Dramamine Naturals using ginger so I was excited to hear that they came out with a natural option!
I do not suffer but recently my twin daughters have been having issues Will be getting me some dramamine for them.
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Yes, I do suffer from motion sickness, especially circular motions.
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I can’t even having motion sickness do something like that to me.
I do not suffer from motion sickness unless I’m on a boat
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I get motion sickness sometimes, but not always; I will not be attending the conference, I do not live in the area.
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I’m a huge fan of Dramamine. I use it for when we go boating and for my fun adventures at Cedar Point.
I am lucky in that I do not suffer from motion sickness, but I know of people that do. I will unfortunately not be at this year’s conference but it looks like fun!
tweet – https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/874599225786597376
I am so glad that I do not suffer from motion sickness and I am not attending the conference this year! I wish I was!
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I don’t have motion sickness but my kids do.
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I have motion sickness
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I only suffer from motion sickness if I am a passenger in the backseat or if I try to read while in the front seat.
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I’m fortunate that this has never been an issue I’ve faced, but it’s great to know they have the non-drowsy and natural options!!
Sounds amazing! Will have to remember this for vacation later this summer
I suffer from motion sickness on occasion.
The older I get seems like the more motion sick I get. I will not be going to Blogher 2017 it is not in my area.
my tweet – https://twitter.com/myway070/status/874720709611732993
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I get motion sickness too. It’s awful. Have so much fun at BlogHer! Wish I was going.
I have suffered from motion sickness before. I will not be at the conference.
Oh girl — I’m the same way! I actually have been doing work on my laptop during road trips and this helps!
No, thankfully I don’t, but some of my family members do.
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/874800023774535680
I need to try this!! I would love to work on stuff while my husband drives!!
I don’t get motion sickness and I am not going to BlogHer though I wish I was.
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My MIL has to use Dramamine on pretty much every trip in the car! Mine isn’t too bad as long as I keep my eyes closed or I’m not reading 😀
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I definitely suffer from motion sickness and hate it so much, it ruins my travels at times!
I’m not heading to BlogHer ‘17 this year. I do suffer from motion sickness, mainly when reading in a car or on certain amusement park rides.
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I have taken Dramamine before to help with motion sickness. I also try a fizzy drink, closing my eyes, and concentrating on something in the distance.
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At times, I do suffer motion sickness. Especially when on a boat. Thanks so much.
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I am very fortunate that I do not suffer from motion sickness.
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I don’t generally suffer from motion sickness, but I did when we went on a cruise a few years ago. Dramamine was a lifesaver then!
I suffer from motion sickness, it is always painful to travel long distance.
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thankfully, I do not
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I suffer from motion sickness.
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Thankfully I do not suffer from motion sickness.
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I suffer motion sickness since I was young. Guess I really need to try the Dramamine! Can’t join BlogHer17. hopefully next year.
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Luckily I don’t suffer from motion sickness. My husband does sometimes get motion sick. This would be great to have on hand next time we’re traveling.
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I do not suffer from motion sickness
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I do! Ever since middle school — puberty made me not able to handle it!
I do suffer from it sometimes, but i’ve never really don’t anything about it.
I get motion sickness on boats but nowhere else. It’s no fun at all! Dramamine does help.
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I get sea sick very easily – I’d love to try these, I wouldn’t seem like such a stick-in-mud, as I just won’t do anything I could get sea sick!
I get sea sick. The last time I was on a boat, a 7 day cruise, I took Dramamine religiously. I also give kids Dramamine to my son for long car rides.
Motion sickness on water has curtailed many a fun time for me.
I have only had some very slight cases of motion sickness when traveling. Since the motion sickness that I’ve had in the past was very minor, I never bothered taking anything for it. I don’t like to take medicine if it’s not really necessary. In the future, however, I might try this new, ginger-based, natural and non-drowsy version of Dramamine. I’m not going to BlogHer ’17.
I’ve only suffered from motion sickness when flying once but it was enough to take motion sickness pills anytime I travel. I think it was because I was dehydrated but I’d rather be safe than sorry. It was just awful!
Thankfully, no, I do not.
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/882674756142546944
I get motion sickness on a boat.
As far as I know, no, but I do get a little dizzy or nauseous if I try to read in the car. Thanks for the chance to win.
I really do, so I always need Dramamine when I travel!
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I do suffer from motion sickness, but I love Dramamine! It helps a lot!
I do suffer from motion sickness, it’s terrible!
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Yes, I’ve always had trouble with long trips. I get horrible motion sickness.
I very seldom suffer from motion sickness. I wish I were going to BlogHer this year.
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I do not suffer from motion sickness thankfully but my Husband does.
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I don’t personally, but my sister gets it bad!
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No I dont thank goodness
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Luckily I do not suffer unless I eat too poorly or a lot of carbs that don’t settle well before sitting on a plane erinnsluka@gmail
I suffer from motion sickness and vertigo. Dramamine has been a life saver!
Yes! I get motion sickness very easily. I am not going to BlogHer…maybe one of these days I will get the chance to go!
Dramamine works well for me when on smaller boats in rocky waters
Dramamine works great for me on small boats in rocky water
I used to get car sick as a kid but i guess i kind of grew out of it.
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I don’t generally suffer from motion sickness but I have experienced it before on theme park rides and a boat with rough waters.
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Fortunately I don’t suffer too much from motion sickness unless I try to read too much. Usually I’ve found that any type of carbonated beverage really helps to calm any tummy troubles I do have when travelling! I have friends who do suffer from motion sickness though and swear by Dramamine!
My tweet! https://twitter.com/krisgan07/status/897634778308124673
I don’t have any motion sickness when I travel, but it does bother my mother-in-law when she flies on an airplane. I’m glad that I don’t have to deal with it at all.
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I’m grateful that I do not suffer from motion sickness.
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I wish I were going but I will someday! My husband uses Dramamine all the time and it saves him so much from being sick!
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I tweeted.
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Thanks for the chance. Motion sickness is no fun.
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No motion sickness here. I wish I could make it to BlogHer!
I do suffer motion sickness especially on flights and on boats. It gets pretty severe. I do my best to remember to bring Dramamine. I have not been to blogher before but hope to one year.
https://twitter.com/SeymaShabbir/status/904043807339139074
Oh yes I definitely have motion sickness.
Affects me during carnival rides and flying.
thank you
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I just get a little queisiness but not bad
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I occasionally suffer from motion sickness. Dramamine is always in my bag when traveling.
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I’ve experienced motion sickness before and this sounds like it would’ve been good to have had on hand since I usually put off taking medicine because I hate that groggy out of it feeling.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/sarabird26/status/906632405368360960
I do suffer from motion sickness when I go on a boat.
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I have never experience motion sickness before. Hope you had a great time at Blogher. – Sweepstakes Entry
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I don’t usually suffer from motion sickness but I always carry Dramamine just in case. Enjoy BlogHer.
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I take a bottle of lavender essential oil with me when I travel. I don’t have a problem with motion sickness so I’ve never tried Dramamine.
Thanks for the contest.
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I get horrible motion sickness, sometimes I can get queasy on mountain roads even while I am behind the wheel.
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I suffer from motion sickness while I am on my way to getting ready to speak at any type of event. Otherwise the way back goes pretty well.
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Luckily I do not but ALL of my friends do!!
I do get motion sickeness, but Dramamine takes care of it!
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I do suffer from motion sickness when I get on any bus. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.