🏖️ Vacay Mode Activated: How to Prep Your Home for a Five-Star Return

There’s no better feeling than stepping back into your home after a blissful getaway—unless it's stepping into a home that still feels like the vacation.

Here’s how to make it happen:

• Tidy before you leave: Make the bed with fresh linens, take out the trash, and wipe down counters. You'll return to a reset space.

• Prep your fridge: Toss perishables, wipe spills, and place an open box of baking soda inside to absorb odors.

• Add fragrance that lingers: A reed diffuser in your entryway will greet you with elegance—citrus or lavender works best post-travel.

• For pet owners: Prep detailed instructions for sitters, and leave easy-to-reach supplies. Use odor-neutralizing sprays on fabrics and floors to minimize lingering smells.

• Set a mood: Pull shades down slightly and tidy your favorite area (entryway, bedroom, etc.)—so your return has a “welcome home” effect.

Travel well—but return better.ke care of itself. It always does.