Road Trip
Tips
Be prepared for anything that comes your way with these fantastic tips and tricks !
— BY LINDSAY SHAPKA
Before You Leave
� Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your place , bring in your mail , feed your pets , and water your plants , etc ., while you are away — bribing them with cupcakes helps .
� Leave your blinds and curtains exactly as you would keep them if you were at home . Noticeable changes could hint that you are not around anymore .
� The same goes for your lights . Leaving a light on the entire time you are gone will signal that you are not home . If you are worried about security , you can always put your lights on a timer .
� Unplug toasters , computers , and other appliances to protect them from power surges .
� That plastic rock isn ’ t fooling anyone ! Remove your spare key from its hiding spot while you are away .
� Empty your refrigerator of perishables .
� Make sure all of your doors and windows are closed and locked ( don ’ t forget the doggie door !).
� Store all valuables in a safe place .
� Turn your heat or air conditioning down ( no need to heat or cool a space you won ’ t be in !).
What you need in your Road Trip
Survival Kit :
• Pillow
• Blanket
• First-aid kit
• Non-messy snacks
• Trash bags
• Tissues
• Napkins
• Hand sanitizer
• Cleaning wipes
• Garbage bags
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• Books and magazines
• Car chargers for electronic devices
• Cash
• Hands-free device
• Water
• Motion sickness medication
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10 things to have in your Emergency Kit
1 . Flashlight 2 . Batteries 3 . Jumper cables
4 . Antifreeze 5 . Small shovel 6 . Scraper and snowbrush
7 . Candles and matches
8 . Tow rope
9 . Warning light or road flares
10 . Umbrella or rain ponchos
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