THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU LEAVE ON A VACATION

We all get super excited right before our big vacation! But, we have a million things to do in order to prepare and some things  simply fall through the cracks. So, in  order to prepare properly here are some things to do BEFORE  you leave:​

1. Pay off your bills before you leave or schedule automatic payments so that you won't occur late fees.
2. Sort through your purse /wallet and take out things you do not need to carry with  you.
3. Update your calendar. Check to see if there's anything you need to reschedule , cancel or simply need to do prior to leaving.
4. Put your mail and newspaper on hold to avoid it piling up. Or simply ask neighbor or family member to collect it for you while you are away.
5. Call your bank and let them know that you will be traveling out of town or out of the country. In case they see international charges they will know.
6. Unplug items of items that you will not be using to conserve energy and save money.
7. Create an automated email response to let them know that you are away and unable to answer their emails promptly.
8. Make copies of documents needed just in case you are unable to retrieve them from your phone or computer.
9. Make a checklist of what to bring such as: passport, itinerary, emergency numbers, phone chargers, tickets, etc.  Double check the list and place them inside of your bag or purse as you check them off.
10. Pack snacks and reading materials prior. This helps to avoid spending extra money at the airport or a convenient stores.
11. Clean out the refrigerator and take out the trash prior to leaving. To avoid rotten smells while gone.
12. Wash sheets and do the laundry. Its nothing better than coming home to everything being fresh and clean.
13. Pack charges and keep a charge on them. This will help keep your phones charged up when there's no outlets available.
14. Get the children situated. Let the teachers know that they will be out town and pick up any homework assignments or set up dates for make-up tests. If your child will be staying with relatives or babysitters, make sure you create a schedule for pick up /drop off times, and things to take care of while you are gone.  
    

                          SAFE TRAVELS AND MOST OF ALL........
                  ENJOY YOURSELVES & HAVE PLENTY OF FUN!!