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!