My 'Stay-cation'

I'm sure ya'll have heard it by now...the buzz word for the at-home vacation: STAYCATION. Well, I've just spent the last 7 days on my summer staycation and it's been some of the best time off I've ever experienced. If you're thinking of taking your own staycation, here are few tried and tested tips I'll share.

1) Have your home professionally cleaned the day before your staycation begins (makes you feel like you're some place special. just remember that cleaning lady won't be making your bed every morning)

2) Stock your fridge in advance with all the essentials for lazy mornings, impromptu gatherings and cocktail-ing at home

3) Make a wish list of all the things you'd love to see, do, explore (do this at the start so you don't waste precious time thinking about it)

4) Treat it like a real vacation. You know that it takes a couple of days to unwind, so plan ahead and give yourself the space to relax and totally check out.

5) Recruit a girlfriend, husband, etc. to enjoy at least one play day with you and make sure they understand your 'staycation' guidelines

6) Play games, watch the sunrise, take a nap at noon, have a cocktail at 2p, turn off your computer, don't watch the news...whatever you need to do to break out of your daily routine

Somehow my Wine Country staycation has turned into a true vacation and I still have three days left! I'll share a few highlights with you soon. Until then, I'm allowed limited computer time and I must go enjoy my day :)