Dennis McKonkie

Your vacation is finally here. The time has come for you to start getting your belongings together, so that you can hop in the car (or board your plane), and take off for your long-awaited trip. When it comes to getting ready for vacation, most people focus on what they need to pack and take with them. You may be making arrangements for your pets. It’s easy to focus on what you need to bring with you. There’s something else that should be added to your vacation prep list—getting your home ready. Here are some things that you should do for your home before you leave for your vacation.

For anyone who has ever participated in sports, the idea of maintaining a mental edge during a game is all-too-obvious. Losing focus is described in a number of unflattering ways. The most noteworthy label is that we choked.

Daily Routines to Help You Feel Better

Picture this: After spending two weeks on a vacation with your family that you had all been dreaming of for months, you arrive home exhausted and ready to climb into the sheets of a familiar bed, not one of those lumpy and uncomfortable hotel beds. Just when you think it is about time to unload and recover, you come to find a load of mess and mice droppings. What do you do?

Wintertime is coming faster than we’d like to admit, which means that snow, ice and overall terrible weather are coming. If you have the luxury of being able to escape the wrath of Mother Nature and can travel to a warmer climate for the winter, all the better. Who wants to be in charge of shoveling snow, and bundling up to go outside? If you’re going to be spending your winter someplace other than home, make sure that your body is ready.

Travel is great! It expands your mind and adds adventure to every relationship. It’s also terribly stressful, and without the right tools to counter that stress, you may be too consumed with survival to kick back and have a good time. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, a few simple tips and tricks can help you overcome the drama so you can step into the sunshine with a smile on your face glowing skin, and a positive attitude.