Confirm lawn service / snow removal lined up while away

Make arrangements for pet care

Let daycare know of upcoming travel

Get house keys to Caretaker

Give friends / family your travel information

Give friends / family information on your house:

• • Which lights will be left on

  • Which cars will be left

  • Names of anyone who will be checking the house

Ask a neighbor to tend to your garbage bins and collect any deliveries.

Stop mail delivery or line up someone to pick it up for you

Call banks and credit card companies to let them know we will use them in Florida

Make a few freezer meals so you don’t have to think up dinners the first few days you are back home.  So, no one needs to run to the store when you get home.

Refill any prescriptions

Take extra vitamins C, D3 and Zinc to help boost your immune health before traveling

Pack for the trip

Check the 5 day weather forecast

Know the baggage rules for your airline

Add luggage tags or easy-to-recognize markers to your luggage.

Take a photocopy of Driver's License, Vehicle Insurance Card and Health Insurance Cards.

Get your parking coupon form Virginia (OMA only)

Clean out the fridge

Check into airline (24 hours in advance)

Close the blinds and curtains

Water plants

Turn thermostat up / down

Turn water heater down

Set light timers

Unplug televisions / computers

Make sure all windows are locked

Shut all doors

Front and Back doors locked

All garbage taken out

Take a picture of where you are keeping your keys while you travel so you know where to find them when you return.