Vacation Prep
I’m currently in the throes of packing for some time away in the mountains and no matter how many lists I make, I always worry I’m going to forget something. Packing lists aside, there are all the things that I want to do in our home before we leave to make our trip worry-free and our return a welcome one.
Change all the sheets and towels — Nothing feels better than coming home to fresh linens. It’s always such a welcome return to be in your own bed again and having fresh sheets takes it to the next level. Bonus: do all the laundry before you leave too so you aren’t coming home to full hampers or tons of wrinkly, but washed things to fold and put away.
Take all the garbage out and clean out your fridge — This one might seem like a no-brainer, but nothing is worse than coming home to stinky garbage that’s been sitting there for days on end so even if it’s a no-brainer, it’s also one you must not forget!
Water all your plants —Self explanatory, give them a good drink (or better yet, if you’re going to be gone a long time, have someone come and water them!
Put a hold on your mail delivery — It’s easy to do online and then you don’t have mail piling up in front of your house letting everyone know you aren’t home.
Tidy up — Packing can be rough and chaotic at times, but you don’t want to leave a mess at home to be greeted with after you come back from a trip.