Last Updated on December 12, 2023 by The Smetz Files
When you’re prepping for vacation, what’s your routine?
Are you the type that organizes everything from packing lists, to do lists, and sorted chores on a spreadsheet (or several?!)?
Do you rage clean and leave your house spotless before boarding your flight?
Or are you scrambling to throw the essentials in a suitcase and looking for your boarding pass when they announce the final boarding call?
D. All of the above!
Loads of laundry
The week before a trip I swear I do at least two loads of laundry a day. I try to wash and set aside the clothes that are on the list to be packed (I plan my packing list on a spreadsheet…guilty!). It’s a constant cycle of laundry and the loads get smaller and smaller, but I hate leaving dirty clothes in the hamper while we’re away. It’s weird, I know!
Tidying up a bit
I can’t say I leave the house spotless, however, I definitely like to leave a clean home to return to post vacation. Vacuuming and tidying are must do chores before we leave. A clean kitchen, empty dishwasher, empty trash and recycling are essential before we depart. I also take this time to purge the fridge.
It doesn’t matter how well I plan, I always feel anxious until we arrive at our destination. Invariably I have forgotten an item or some essential task, but once I’m there, I don’t mind.
Share your vacation prep routines!
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