{"id":3045,"date":"2013-07-16T14:46:44","date_gmt":"2013-07-16T19:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=3045"},"modified":"2015-05-13T08:14:12","modified_gmt":"2015-05-13T13:14:12","slug":"travel-lists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/travel-lists\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Lists Make Life Easier and Travel Better"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Birdie<\/a><\/p>\n

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Travel is supposed to be fun and relaxing but getting ready to take a trip can be stressful!\u00a0 Being organized, can take the stress out of your preparation.<\/p>\n

Lists can help!\u00a0 Make a list of what needs done before you go, what you are taking with you and what you want to see and do while you are gone.<\/p>\n

I always like to leave for vacation feeling like I\u2019ve dotted all my \u201cI\u2019s\u201d and crossed all my \u201cT\u2019s\u201d, but this is a time when you have to be realistic about what needs done.\u00a0 Only do what needs done and delegate when you can.\u00a0 When you are creating the list, add deadlines to it and add the tasks to your calendar so you have a time to do them!\u00a0 Examples of things for this list are stop mail, wash vacation clothes.\u00a0 Both of these items can be done well in advance.<\/p>\n

Create a generic list of what you take on most trips.\u00a0 I use a clothing list and a toiletry list. It makes it easy to pack and gives you piece of mind that you are not forgetting anything!<\/p>\n

Now, while you are on vacation, is there a once in a lifetime experience awaiting you?\u00a0 Make sure it is not sold out by doing some research and planning before you ever leave home. A little research ahead of time can open up a host of activities and restaurants that could easily be missed otherwise.<\/p>\n

Now, relax and enjoy that much needed and deserved vacation!<\/p>\n

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Birdie Brennan has been simplifying people\u2019s lives since 1998.\u00a0 She is a member of NAPO, in the Inaugural class of Certified Professional Organizers, a Golden Circle member, is the current National NAPO Co-chair for the Golden Circle Committee and has held the position of National Chair for the Get Organized Month Committee for four years.\u00a0 She is one of the founding members of the NAPO Ohio Chapter. She is a member of ICD.\u00a0 She has participated in the A & E show, Hoarders and is her local NBC\u2019s organizing expert.\u00a0 Birdie loves giving her clients solutions for getting and staying organized! \u00a0<\/em>Connect with Birdie through her website and social media.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

www.get<\/b>organizedcolumbus<\/b>.com<\/a><\/p>\n

www.facebook.com\/BirdieBrennanFan<\/a><\/p>\n

www.twitter.com\/birdiebrennan<\/a><\/p>\n

www.pinterest.com\/organizecols<\/a><\/p>\n

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