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WE L L N E S S & L I F E S T Y L E
Leaving on Vacation...
Did I Close the Garage Door?
by Joy Ross, Travel-Journeys.com
For some of us, there’s always that one moment of sheer panic during a vacation. • “Is the garage door still open?”
• “Is that upstairs window closed?”
Before leaving the house, take a photo of your stove and oven dials—or your thermostat, or your iron, or anything else you worry about accidentally leaving on. If your brain starts to play the “Did I really turn it o ” game, you can simply tap your photo app and see for yourself.
Plus—as a bonus—if something happens while I was away, I have photo proof that it wasn’t because I accidentally left the oven on or the window open. Then you can get back to what’s important ― enjoying your vacation.
A few ideas of photos to snap with your phone before you head out the door:
1. The garage door
2. Theoven
3. Windows in your house you typically leave open
4. The TV outlet and stereo system to make sure you unplugged them (in case of a storm and so you don’t suck up energy)
5. Co ee makers and microwaves (also major energy users!)
6. Hair straighteners, curlers, steamers or irons
7. Thermostats
8. Your front door (or doors around your house you typically use)
9. Proof your air conditioner is o (if you don’t have central AC)
For other Travel Tips and specials please like my Travel Page at Facebook.com/TravelJourneys.
To plan your own Memorable Vacation contact Travel Journeys 303-663-0238 or travel-journeys.com.
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