Friday, July 22, 2011

Vacation Checklist

Forgot to mention that I'm in Savannah this week on a college visit with my son.  Here is a checklist from Amber to cover all those prevacation errands.

Did I turn off the coffee pot?  Shut the garage door?  Remember to pack my toothbrush?  As I prepare to travel on a family vacation, I find myself filled with anxiety before I ever leave the house.  This year I am ahead of the game with my checklist.  I thought I'd share it with you since 'tis the season for summer travel.  As you prepare to leave your little Jewel Box® Home, make sure you get the following checked off your list!

  • Stop that mail!!  Nothing tells a would-be thief that your home is unoccupied like a mailbox crammed with mail and four newspapers in the driveway.  

  • Arrange to have your lawn mowed.  Surely some kind neighbor or family member will help you out during your time away!  Not only is this also a theft-deterrent, but who wants to come home to yard work?

  •  Set your air conditioner at a higher setting.  

  • Set lights and a radio on a timer.  Just an hour or so on at night makes a house look occupied. 

  • Board your pets! 

  • Ask your neighbor to park in your driveway every other day or so. 

  • Before you leave take one last look around and don't forget to turn off that coffee pot and shut the garage door.


  • Relax and have fun!

5 comments:

  1. Have fun in Savannah! I went to school there too - go AASU! And thanks for all the good tips.

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  2. Hi Claud,Thanks for your note! Savannah is gorgeous! Never been here before, but I'm falling in love with this lovely city.
    Cheers,
    Genevieve

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  3. ...oh genevieve!...i am so happy to hear that you are loving our savannah...it truly is a jewel of a city...hope it is not too hot...have been busy with a visit with grandchildren...but not to busy to think of you...

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  4. Dear Laney, I absolutely fell in love with Savannah! It was very hot, but still gorgeous. And SCAD is now Marc's top choice for college. He also liked the soccer coach who made a special point of stopping to visit with us. What a magical city!

    xo,
    Genevieve

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  5. Great tips. We were just in Savannah today!

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