I don’t know about you but when I travel anywhere I have certain Travel Routines I feel I MUST do before I go.
Aside fro the typical things I need to do to prepare like laundry, a trip to the bank, odd errands etc there are a few other habit’s I routinely stick to that make me feel better about leaving home.
My list includes cleaning…pretty much the whole house! Bathrooms, floors, kitchen (can’t stand leaving dishes in the sink!) laundry, beds made up and outside around the house tidied up.
I’m an avid gardener so this part is always a challenge, who will take care of any plants I have in pots and inevitably this includes quite a few since I categorize myself as a plant “Collector”.
If my husband is staying while I travel then a few things might get left off the list but I still try to leave things nice for him and hope things won’t be too bad when I return:) He does pretty well about picking up before I return.
Part of my travel routine also includes setting my email to auto respond (if appropriate), following up with any business or personal emails and phone calls that are pending and preparing blog or other social media posts.
I try to get things done the day before a trip and leave for myself to relax, which may including a mani-pedi (I do my own, other people might treat themselves before a trip to this kind of thing) a facial and some down time to get a good nights sleep. Now that we have a kitty again, I also make a point to give him some extra play time and attention before I go.
I’m a creature of habit and my little routine brings me peace of mind before I travel. What are your pre-travel routines?