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Aside from packing what else should I do before we leave on vacation?

Also this is already noted...
Pack all of Mia’s toys and food and take her to the sitter (Friday)

Pack clothes and toiletries that I can not easily pick up in Mexico

What household things should I do?
I kinda feel like I need to do a deep cleaning 😬
Maybe just empty the fridge and make sure all the dishes are washed?
Should I Mop?

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Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

Medicines filled, lower the hot water heater and adjust air conditioner thermometer.

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Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

@KaysHealingPath that’s great! Maybe do the sheets so you can relax when you get home instead of worrying about that right way after vacation. Put a hold on your mail maybe?

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Keepitsimple I went to the laundromat in the morning
I’ll change the bedding the night we leave
(My husband will be like wtf? 😆)

Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

@KaysHealingPath you’re all set for your vacation!!! Have a wonderful time!! 👍👋

FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M

Freeze a glass of water then put a penny on top so you'll know if the power shut off while you were away.

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KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@FloorGenAdm ohhh that’s a good tip!!!

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Hoodski we don’t have any clocks in the house lol

AcidBurn

@FloorGenAdm a ziploc bag of ice cubes does the same thing and is easier to stash out out of the way.

Threepio

So this is the perfect opportunity for you to bug bomb the place. You'll be gone for a while so the smell will be gone by the time you get back...

Just make sure you vacuum and clean all the horizontal surfaces well when you return.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Threepio oh good point!!!

trackboy · 22-25, M

make sure to take your camera. and get paper maps for where your going.

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trackboy · 22-25, M

@KaysHealingPath a real cheap lap top would be fine. would be lots of sd cards otherwise!!!! you could use the i pads to down load the cameras . check to make sure it works. have a external hard drive to make a back up to. you ready for driving to mexico then driving in mexico???

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@trackboy yeah I’m ready
It’s not my first time

trackboy · 22-25, M

@KaysHealingPath @KaysHealingPath good your ready for the trip. will be long drive!!!!!!

Rickg · 31-35, M

Have someone check on your house regularly, and take the mail in. It will appear occupied and deter and possibly deter people breaking in.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Rickg neighbors already notified we leave this weekend

AcidBurn

I always clean as much as I can before I leave. Theres enough extra stuff to do when you get home. Not having to clean the house is a nice perk.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@AcidBurn I agree
I just washed all the dishes and discarded all the food we won’t eat from now till Saturday

User41 · 36-40, M

Mop? Lol

That’s going a little to far. Unless the floor is that dirty.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@User41 lol i just don’t want to come home to a stale smelling home lol

I’m probably gonna buy one of those air fresheners that look like jelly lol

User41 · 36-40, M

I do the same. Except it’s not the smell necessarily I just don’t want to walk into a dirty apartment at 11:00 at night after a 7 hour flight...

Before I leave I always make sure a neighbor knows I won’t be home. I make sure all the windows are closed and locked. Certain lights are left on, others left off. The fridge door is closed gas stove is off (idk why it would be on🤷🏻‍♂️ I check anyway)

An I have a friend start my car every once in a while. If I’m gone for an extended period of time.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@User41 good check list 😃

Hoodski · 36-40, M

How long is the trip

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Hoodski about 2 weeks

Hoodski · 36-40, M

Clean fridge out, vacuum and dust @KaysHealingPath

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