When You Go On Vacation
Summertime is a very big time of year for vacations. The last thing on people’s minds when they are vacationing on a cruise ship, an island, a beach or wherever your travels take you, is what is going on at home. Well, you should at least take care of your home before you leave to prevent a bad situation to come home to. For anybody who has had their house robbed they know that it is not a pleasant thing. Trust me, I have been there. So, in lieu of the situation I want to pass along some tips that everyone should follow to safeguard from some potential disasters. One of the times your home is most vulnerable is when it is left empty for an extended period of time. Darkened windows, unretrieved mail or newspapers and closed windows in hotter weather all advertise an empty house to a potential burglar. Here are a couple of ideas to consider.
1. Have a housesitter. A friend or family member who you trust to stay at your house while you are gone is a great way to fool burglars.
2. If you can’t get a housesitter then have a neighbor check on your apartment or home while you are gone. Have them turn on some lights or the tv and radio to give the illusion of life.
3. Keep a radio or tv on a timer if nothing else fails. TV noise would immediately give the illusion of somebody being home.
4. A BIG MUST—Make sure whomever is watching your home knows how to work all the alarms in the house and knows the code to turn it on or off. They should also know who to call in case of a problem.
5. Unless there is going to be a housesitter, you must have your mail stopped. Even if it is for a couple of days. A stack of mail is a dead giveaway to a burglar. Also have a neighbor keep an eye out for packages that may be delivered too. Have them pick them up and hold them for you.
6. Make sure you have your garden and plants watered to make it seem like there is some kind of life. Especially if your garden is usually spectacular.
7. Apartment users—Check your lease. Many landlords require that you notify them if your apartment is going to be left empty for any period of time. This is so they can enter in case of an emergency. With a housesitter this is not necessary.
This is just a few tips to get your through the summer and enjoy it.
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January 12th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
bring your swimsuit, sunblock, sunglasses, a hat, 2 towels (one to lay on the sand and the other to dry of with if you use the same one that you laid on the ground you will get sand all over you), rafts, snacks and drinks in a cooler, first aid (just in case you step on something), umbrella (that will give you shade or protect you from rain), beach ball,or any other beach games. Packing all of this stuff may make your trip feel overwhelming, but trust me it will come in handy! have a fun trip the beach is so fun!
January 12th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Find an out of the way Caribbean Island. Don't do the touristy ST Croix, hit somewhere like St. Johns island. It is fairly inexpensive to stay there and you can take a ferry to other places like St Thomas and St Martin to party and shop.
January 12th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Yes. Ignore the silly, childish answers.
When your daily routine is disrupted, either from diet, schedule or location, your normal digestion is changed, also.
And it's normal even when not on vacation; we don't eat the same things in the same amounts all of the time.
Our bowels are not controlled by a clock, it depends on a number of factors, such as the amount of fiber, when we eat, when we go to bed, how much liquid we consume, etc.
Don't obsess on your bowels, as long as you have normal elimination, it's not really a problem.
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January 12th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Technically they can survive a couple of days without, but we just take ours with us. He rides on the dashboard of the car. It took a couple of times for him to get used to it and not get to that point where he wouldn't eat for a while after the ride, but now he's fine. We just bought a small dog carrier and put a towel in the bottom. We take his lights and anything he will need. We just don't always buy crickets on those weekends. He may eat only vegetables. When he was smaller, we carried him in a big plastic tub that we put some of his sand in. Then we just attached his light to the side and brought something for him to get on for sunbathing. It all worked out for us, and we travel ALOT since we are in college.