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Unless you’re an A-list actor or a big-time movie producer, it’s easy to feel out of place in the glitz and glamor that is Beverly Hills. Fortunately, with the right guidance, you don’t have to look out of place. A sure way not to look out of place is to act like a local, which is easier said than done.

Withdraw a Cupcake

Only tourists get their cupcakes from actual bakeries. Locals go directly to the Cupcake ATM, make their selection and then wait for the machine to dispense their order — seriously. To enjoy a tasty gourmet treat on the go, just look for the striped portico situated between Sprinkles Ice Cream and Sprinkles Cupcakes. Is Fido with you? Get him a doggy cake as well.

Stroll the Gardens

Any Beverly Hills native or long-time resident knows that the city’s most luxurious features aren’t found on Rodeo Drive in a celebrity mansion. The Rose Garden at Beverly Gardens Park features two-blocks of brilliant foliage and manmade artworks such as two metal dome trellises, lighted bollards and a spectacular water fountain. That’s not all though – the garden leads visitors around the park on a granite path.

Grab a Farm Fresh Meal  

The Farm of Beverly Hills may look like your average café but don’t be fooled. This little spot is a local favorite thanks to its al fresco patio, large portions, farm fresh salads, freshly baked pastries and fine wines. It’s also a great place to people watch, which is why many people come to Beverly Hills in the first place.

Take in a Museum

Anyone can enjoy a day at an art, automobile or history museum — not just tourists. If you came to Beverly Hills to gain some cultural insight, check out the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the La Brea Tar Pits or the Petersen Car Museum. You might even spot a celebrity while you’re there.

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A day in this ritzy L.A. neighborhood can give you ample insight into Beverly Hills interior design style today. If you like what you see, contact your local interior designer.

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It’s already August, which means the summer season is flying by. Your Instagram is living proof of what you’ve ticked off of your summer bucket list. It doesn’t matter if you’ve accomplished a decent amount of your to-do or if you haven’t even started yet, there’s still time to amp up your feed! Here are 7 things to take a picture of before summer’s over:

1. A frozen treat

What better way to cool down in the summer than with a frozen treat? Whether it’s a scoop of ice cream melting between two humongous cookies, a nostalgic popsicle from a passing ice cream truck, or a frozen margarita in a fishbowl glass, these summer treats certainly make for a Grammable moment. Capture your frozen delight with a cityscape background or against a white wall for contrast. Make sure it’s a quick photo so it doesn’t melt too quickly!

2. A sunset

It’s always special when you can catch a sunset. We’re in the dog days of summer right now (these hot, sultry days are based on the heliacal rising of the Sirius star), which means you can find some gorgeous sunsets across the United States. Head to a local waterfront to capture the perfect sunset photo. The best part? No filter required.

3. A boat shot

Nothing says summer like taking a ride on a boat. A cool breeze in your hair, the smell of the salt water, and a drink in your hand. When you’re in the depths of winter reminiscing on warmer days, snapshots from boat photos are the ones you’ll look at longingly.

4. Under the sea

Whether you’re snorkeling in the Caribbean or taking a dive in the pool with your friends, get your hands on a SeaLife Camera and snap an underwater photo. These cameras take clear images of photos you wouldn’t be able to capture otherwise. From colorful coral to your best friend’s cannonball, you’ll be guaranteed triple digit likes with an underwater shot.

5. Candid snapshots of your friends and family

Switch up your feed from photos of your summer self and scenery. Instead, post a candid of your friends and family. Catch them while they’re enjoying summertime fun like fishing or swimming. These photos are more natural and more fun to look back on, capturing memories you may not have even realized were being created.

6. The book you’re reading

Book clubs are extremely popular, especially on social media. Many people have been sharing their summer reads with their friends and followers. Snap a photo of your book cover, then share a short synopsis of the book and why you like it. Use the right hashtags so that other bookworms will see what you’re reading.

7. A scene from nature

Not everyone is close to the coast, but that doesn’t mean there is a lack of scenic summer photos to capture. Whether it’s a park, local lake, mountain range, or flower bed, there’s plenty of natural beauty all around you in the summertime. A photo of one of these landscapes adds vibrant imagery to your feed. With outdoor photos, the right lighting is key to taking your photo to the next level.

Healthy living has always been a struggle in my family. Having a family history of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cancer has always been a major concern of mine. Through regular exercise, eating on a regimen that fits my blood type, body type, and characteristics and being open to new healthy living experiences has made me and my family healthier in general! That’s why I was excited to pair up with NOW Foods to travel to Bloomingdale, Illinois, right outside of Chicago to see how they make their wellness, beauty, sports and food products*. Take a look at my awesome nutrition and health-filled time I had and how you could win a $500 NOW Foods prize pack to enjoy with your family.

*Please note: Dietary supplements are natural products that are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or relieve the effects of diseases, ailments, etc..  Please consult a physician or health professional for your own dietary and health goals. 

NOW Foods #Giveaway for YOU and My Healthy Living Experience

The moment I got into my room I was greeted with the most amazing two bags of NOW Foods products! I was amazed… and you will get a chance to win your own products too! From snacks and quinoa cups to supplements and beauty products for the whole family… I could tell this was going to be an awesome event.

All of my products couldn’t even fit in the picture

Our First Night Starts Off with Meeting the CEO and an “Iron Chef’ Healthy Food Event

It was an exciting event because I got to meet other bloggers who were from all types of backgrounds and blog genres: healthy living, recipe creation, family and home lifestyle like Stagetecture.

The first night we all met to meet Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Foods and the recipe and development team to have an “Iron Chef” event! It was so much fun to see how their natural food products are perfect if you need:

• Their Living NOW products are certified gluten free, certified kosher, sugar-free ( as well as a better tasting stevia), pasta – tastes like wheat ( but is gluten free)- made without corn- better for those with wheat and corn intolerances.

Suzy Sing, Recipe and Development Chef made us a delicious dinner that was PURE comfort food but made with all NOW Foods healthy ingredients.

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Healthy Living Starts with a Healthy Mind & Body

After a wonderful night, we all headed to bed because Friday was going to be a whirlwind of events.. like waking up to a 6:45 am yoga/pilates/cardio workout on the terrace overlooking this gorgeous golf course at Eaglewood Resort.

Our morning yoga and pilates was great! I was so sore for the next two days I could tell I used muscles I had never used in my regular workouts. Between the gorgeous sky, the cool, crisp air, and our Yoga Instructor – Vanessa Mackay’s pumping music, it was the perfect start to the day.

We Learned How to Make our Own NOW Beauty Recipes!

After our morning yoga, we learned how to make our own roll-on essential oil blends as well as hand foaming soap! These are great recipes if you like using essential oils or if you like giving beauty products as gifts. My personal favorite beauty product is the shea butter lotion. It smells like heaven and every time I put it on it lights up my mood. Healthy living isn’t only about eating and exercising, it’s also about making yourself feel good, right?

Here are a few healthy living notes I learned about the NOW Beauty Products:

• NOW Doesn’t test on animals, they only test on people. Their products are gluten free and they make sure all of their products are pure.
• They have products for kids, teens, and adults including kids mouthwash, toothpaste and
• Did you know your skin is the largest organ? Your skin can be exposed to over 200 chemicals on skin per day. WOW!

Next Stop: Touring the NOW Foods GMP Facility:

After the beauty products seminar, it was time to head back to our rooms to pack up and head to the NOW Foods plant tour. This was going to be good! Take a look at just some of the wellness supplements and sports nutrition supplements products they create at their plant.

We walked through the Bloomingdale plant to see how they make their supplements, powders, foods, beauty products and more. They actually make 1,400 high-quality, natural and affordable products. Isn’t that insanely awesome?

The picture on the bottom right of the image above are solid marble tables that ensure all of their weighing and testing are exact. My analytical/architectural nerd side found this fascinating.

NOW Foods offers Healthy Living Supplements, Beauty Products, and Natural Food Ingredients

My husband and I use to always get NOW Foods products at our local health food store, but never realized the wide array of products they truly have. Whether you are trying to find supplements to help you lose weight, gain muscle, replace vitamin deficiencies or help your overall mental well-being, there are products to assist with your goals.

It was truly a pleasure learning how the NOW Foods stands by their motto of “Living Happy, Living Health, Live NOW”. From the staff and the quality testing to the countless number of quality-assurance tested practices that go into every product, it was quite an amazing event. I encourage you to follow NOW Foods on their social channels below and visit their website to see how you can start living NOW.

Healthy Living Starts Here: Follow NOW Foods on their Social Channels

Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts. All of their social channels are a great way to keep up to date on their latest products but to also get inspired on how others in the NOW Foods community from around the world are living healthier lives!

Here’s Your Chance to Win! Now Foods Giveaway – Product Pack valued at $500!

Note: Contest entrants are only eligible to win once per sweepstake, per household as part of a campaign sponsored by Influence Central

Official Rules for the NOW Foods Products Prize Pack:

1. Contest starts on Sunday, August 13th and ends at 12 am, Wednesday, August, 16th 2017.
2. Please follow the Rafflecopter directions below and enter as many times as you’d like, once a day, between the afore mentioned dates.
3. The winner will be announced on Stagetecture.com on Wednesday, August 16th.
4. The winner should live in the Continental United States and have a postal address, not P.O. Box address for NOW Foods to ship to.
5. The winner should contact me by using the Contact Form here.

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For more healthy living tips on Stagetecture, visit our wellness archives here.

The Best Holiday Travel Tips to Keep you Sane

Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid:

Road Trip Tips for Holiday Travel:

If you plan on taking the family on a road trip this holiday don’t forget that the rest of the country maybe doing the same. Road trip tips such as leaving extra time for road closures, detours, and bad weather conditions could delay your trip. Map out your route on your smart phone or on the internet before leaving to gauge traffic patterns, and consider leaving in off-peak hours. If you have to travel through large metropolitan cities plan on rush hour in the morning and night to be the worst times.

Holiday Travel Tips: Don’t Leave Inadequate Time to Connect Flights

Connecting flights is not as easy as it may be made to sound by the travel agents. You may think you’ll disembark from one plane and stroll over to board the other. Far from it. Connecting flights involves security check-ups, documentation and often long delays; all the while taking care of your luggage. The gates could also be far apart, especially in large airports.

How much time is enough? Well, 1.5 hours is a fair bet. Even when the airlines promises to be punctual, allow enough time. You’d better spend some minutes in the café snacking, reading a book or just watching T.V than miss your flight. The New York Daily News gives 10 holiday travel tips to avoid.

Traveling Internationally? Make Sure you Aren’tApplying for Your Passport Late

If you’re not used to it, you may forget the basic essentials of international travel. Normal passport processing can take between four and six weeks. Apply for your passport at least 2 months before the vacation date. If you apply late, you may be required to pay an extra amount for quick processing.

If you already have one, ensure that it’s still valid. Remember some countries require that your passport has a certain period of validity, say 6 months, for you to enter. Apart from validity, ensure that the passport has enough pages depending on the number of countries that you intend to visit.

Holiday Travel Tips: Falling for Hotel Marketing Photos

Professional photography can make the most mundane of locations look like 5 star hotels. That’s what you encounter when you browse through hotels’ websites. Although this can give you an idea of what to expect, it should not fully inform your decision on the hotel to pick.

Sites like oyster.com will give you unbiased third-party images of the place, much to your surprise. You can then make a conscious decision on the hotel that gives you best value for money.

Holiday Travel Pitfalls – Know What You’re Paying For

The idea of a vacation is so exciting, it gets even others excited for you. You may have your family, friends and even community so elated of your travel that they can even come together and fund your travel on online fundraising sites such as Plumfund.com.

In addition, they will give you plenty of ideas about what you should do, see and even eat during your vacation.

Try to avoid these holiday vacation tips and plan in advance!

Although some of the to-dos are obvious, it’s very easy to forget when you’re gathering up all of the information. Unless you’ve taken memory improvement tips to heart, add all those ideas on your ‘to do’ list. Have you stopped to think what you really want to do? Are you really interested in that museum visit? Or the art gallery? Since when did you care about artifacts? If you fall into this category, do not feel guilty about laying on that hammock with your favorite book. 

This holiday uses these best travel tips to enjoy the season and your loved ones, and destination.

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Ever thought about things to do in Daytona Beach, Florida when it’s not the summertime? Now that summer is over and cooler weather is setting in you won’t believe how many festivals, restaurants, and beautiful Daytona Beach shores there are to explore. Just a short, 90-minute drive south from my home in Jacksonville, Florida lays the ‘Festival Capital of Florida’, Daytona Beach. While it’s classically known as a tourism spot in the warmer months, my family enjoys visiting the city in the fall and winter season for the food, festivals, and beautiful temperatures… and fewer crowds!

Fall Traveling: Things to Do in Daytona Beach this Season

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Things to do in Daytona Beach: We love the Daytona Beach Pier

My husband and daughter and I love to visit Daytona Beach for their variety of festivals during the autumn months. There is truly something for everyone and for every type of interest level.  We enjoy walking about and down Daytona Beach Pier, it’s like a carnival! With the fun activities and carnival rides to the games, my 10-year old daughter enjoys playing the games and eating the yummy hot dogs and pretzels. We often see people fishing with their tackle boxes along the pier and families soaking in the cooler 70-80 degrees temperatures along the beachfront. If you’re free during the weekdays they have Weekday Getaway Deals to help you save money and have a good time!

Daytona Beach Shores aren’t as Crowded During the Fall

One of the best things to do in Daytona Beach is enjoying the ocean and the beach sand. Here in Jacksonville, our beaches don’t seem to be as pretty and peaceful during the daytime hours as Daytona Beach. When we go we bring a beach blanket, chairs, umbrella and a cooler to take back some of the delicious food from the Boardwalk restaurants. Sometimes our daughter talks us into walking in and out of all of the sweets shops like Zeno’s Boardwalk Sweetshop that is filled with yummy treats! The Daytona Beach shores and their Fall Beach Escape is breathtaking to enjoy on your own or with your family.

Take a Look at Attractions to See in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Festivals are Known Throughout Florida

Living in Jacksonville there is one thing we really know Daytona Beach for, and it’s their festivals. Whether you visit Daytona Beach for their Warm Holiday Fun or for their other activities you will want to come back to fit everything into your schedule. If you visit for their Jazz Festival or Arts and Crafts Festival or Biketoberfest for motorcycle enthusiasts attracts thousands every fall. My favorites are the music festivals!  I love Country and Bluegrass and my husband likes Jazz, so in October is always the perfect match of music that we both enjoy. 

This fall instead of skipping Daytona Beach reconsider the city that offers more than just summertime fun. From the beach, Boardwalk and Pier to delicious restaurants and festivals, we try to visit 3-4 times during the fall and winter season. Have you visited Daytona Beach lately? I’d love to hear what things to do in Daytona Beach, you look forward to each fall season.

Did you do your photo backup before you left your hotel room? Have you ever been on a family vacation or business trip and you don’t have space on your phone to take any more pictures? Backing up photos is nearly impossible when you are worrying more about enjoying your trip than how much storage you have on your device! I’ve been on countless blogger trips and family vacations where I’ve had to start deleting videos and photos off my phone because I can’t get back to the hotel soon enough to unload my images! (Trust me, it’s the worst.)

Picture Keeper Connect: My Easy Cell Phone Photo Backup on the Go

I’m excited to pair up with Picture Keeper Connect – a simple photo backup device that combines a handy USB and iOS or Android plug on the other end. You simply download the app on Google Play Store or the App Store and it walks you through step by step to offload your files.

Taking pictures on the go just got easier!

If you’re like me when I travel, I feel like you take triple the amount of pictures because you want to ensure that if the first 2 or 3 are bad, at least one will be the perfect one to share, right? The only problem with this philosophy is you use up more space on your phone while taking more pictures. Most likely you won’t be back to your laptop in your hotel room until the evening and there’s nothing worse than the dreaded “No space” message!

Backup photos, videos and more from your mobile phone

Take a look at the other functions Picture Keeper Connect does to make it easy to save your photos and files anywhere:

• Plugs directly into your smartphone to easily backup photos, videos and contacts.
• Download the free Picture Keeper Connect App and touch “Start Backup”
• WiFi backup option available for older phones without compatible port/plug.
• Works with personal or work computers (PC/Mac).

Picture Keeper Connect works with iOS and Android devices:

I have an Android Samsung 7 Edge and an iPhone 6+ and I love that you can choose which type you need for the Picture Keeper Connect. It’s small enough to store in your purse or pocket, and can be pulled out at anytime to transfer your files to free up space on your cell phone. 

Take a look at these benefits for your photo backup:

• Protects memories and information you never want to lose.
• Easily restore backups from old to new phone.
• Free up memory on your phone/tablet – no monthly fees.
• Back up from anywhere with free mobile app.
• Simple to use – just click “Start Backup.”
• Easily move your photos onto personal or work computers.
• Backup and restore across platforms.
• Option for backing up older phones and restoring to new.

Stagetecture readers get a discount to get a Picture Keeper Connect

Use the Discount Code:

Stagetecture20 at the checkout to receive 20% off your purchase when buying your Picture Keeper Connect.

We’d love to hear how you’re going to use yours. Taking pictures on your next vacation? Need to transfer photos from an old cell phone? Need to remove all of those videos of your kids’ soccer games and ballet practice? The Picture Keeper Connect is a great option to free up space on your cell phone.

For more travel ideas on Stagetecture, visit our travel category!

Europe is a wonderful place to pick up goods that you can customize at home. Local trinkets from a Rome might include ceramics or some Italian artwork, while Paris offers everything from vintage posters to candles produced in the oldest candle shop in the world! Even simple items like ticket stubs or subway maps might come in handy if you don’t have a big budget. No matter where your travels take you, have a look at our ideas and keep your memories on display.

5 Ways to Display Vacation Mementos in your Home

1. Shadow Boxes

A shadow box is an effective way to keep small souvenirs, little pieces and trinkets safely on display. Shadow boxes are striking in their simplicity; all you need is a photograph, a postcard, or even a small map of the destination – subway maps are particularly suitable – and a few bits and pieces, like ticket stubs, or small memento, and you have a 3D memory box of your treasured vacation.

2. Framed Maps

In a similar vein, framing a map is a classy way to showcase the destinations that you’ve visited. You can have more than one framed map on a wall to create an enduring tribute to your travels. This also doubles as a superb talking point for visitors, and a pleasant reminder of past trips.

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3. Sand Vase

If you like to go to the beach on your vacation, start taking a plastic bottle with you to collect some of the sand from each beach you visit. Don’t forget to take a note of the location by writing the name of the beach, the country, and the year on the bottle.

Once you have a few bottles of sand, layer them in a tall glass vase and label each layer with the information from the bottle. This leaves you with a unique souvenir full of clashing colors and textures. If you’re miles from the beach one holiday you could also collect earth for a similar effect.

4. Framed Textiles or Garments

If you’re the kind of person that likes to buy textiles or traditional garments on your vacation, don’t just put them in your close to gather dust, put them on display. Framing textiles not only protects them from moths, it also acts as a piece of unusual wall art to remind you of your adventures for years to come. It is also a way to add an extra splash of vibrant color to your home.

5. Kitchen Magnet Wall

If there’s one memento that we all bring back from a vacation, it’s the humble fridge magnet. If you travel a lot then you’re bound to have quite an impressive collection. If your fridge door is groaning under the weight of all the magnets, install a metal magnet wall in your kitchen. This acts as a visual tool to showcase your collection of magnets.

Picking out the right souvenir when your on holiday can sometimes be harder than it looks. But keeping in mind where it will go and how it will fit in with your home’s furnishing should help make the job all the easier.

For more travel and home decor ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

The excitement of a last-minute vacation often makes us forget taking some essentials for which we regret during the vacation. We have listed some essentials that you should not forget to bring with while doing the last-minute packing for your summer vacation.

Summer Vacation: Last Minute Packing Essentials

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A Carryall Bag for Small Necessities

There are some things like IDs, keys, phone, iPad, chargers, power cords, money, etc. that you have to pack just hours before leaving the home. It is a hassle to put each of these items in separate bags and there is also high chance that you will be leaving one or two bags behind.

The solution is to carry all these small, important, and last-minute-packing things in a messenger, tote, or carryall bag. It will make your walk through the terminal a breeze and save you from the hassle of rummaging through several bags when you need something.

Medicines & First Aid Supplies

You should not forget packing some basic medicines and first aid supplies because it is safe to be prepared for any unwanted situation. Take with you anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and painkiller types of drugs. Plus, take ointments, bandages, and a roll of cotton for treating cut and burns.

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If you are following any medical prescriptions, bring enough medicines to avoid getting prescriptions refilled. In addition, don’t forget carrying a bottle of hand sanitizer because you may have to use public restrooms.

Sunscreen, Umbrella, and Sunglasses

Sunscreen is necessary for every summer vacation, as you are likely to expose yourself to lot of sunlight. But, if you are not familiar with the climate of your destination, it is better to be prepared for everything. Take an umbrella or a raincoat because you don’t know when there will be a pop-up shower despite a nice forecast.

On the other hand, sunglasses are not hard to find but buying them during vacation will probably have you paying a tourist-trap price. It is also wise to carry a soft sweater or a billowy scarf because planes and trains can be cold.

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Snacks

If you are a new traveler, you probably do not know the sudden attack of hunger that can almost knock you down in the middle of a journey or trip. So, stash some snacks in your carry-in to handle such emergencies. You can buy them at the airport too but they will be overpriced.

A last minute vacation is somewhat bothersome because you don’t have proper time to plan and pack. It is not unlikely to forget things while you are rushing around to make all the arrangements. The summer vacation-packing list will help you to remember packing all the essentials.

Have you anything in mind to add to this list for vacation tips?

Summer Vacation: Checklist of What Not to Pack

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Whittling down the packing list will save your money, time, and hassle. So, check out this list to know what you absolutely do not need to pack for your summer vacation.

Put Away the Valuables

Put the valuables away. You are not going to a fashion show or a fancy party. The only thing you need to flash is your skin! So, leave your diamond necklaces, expensive earrings, super pricey Rolex wristwatch, or the latest Apple smartwatch at home, or consider using the safe in your hotel when possible.

Leave the Extra Gadgets

Leave those gadgets at home that you are not going to use during the vacation. People tend to stash all their devices but most of which don’t even come out of the suitcase. So, take only those gadgets that are necessary and don’t forget to jot down their serial number or put some kind of identification mark on them so you can track them down if they are lost.

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Don’t Bring the Toiletries

Everyone follows a beauty routine at home. But, you don’t need to do it when you are travelling. Holiday is about relaxing so let loose a bit instead of carrying your entire beauty products in your suitcase. If necessary, buy them or use the complimentary toiletries in case if you are staying in a major chain hotel. However, if you think you cannot survive a day without your own toiletries, decant the face wash, sunscreen, shampoo, and conditioners into 100ml plastic containers, and leave the large bottles behind.

Don’t Pack Liquor

You may have a bottle of old, precious wine and you want to sip into that golden nectar while bathing into the rays of the setting sun in an exotic beach. It’s a legitimate wish! But, packing liquor or anything breakable into your bag is not a wise thing. Even the most carefully packed and zip-bagged bottles can break. Plus, any container weighing more than 3.4 ounces won’t be allowed through security.

Don’t Pack Extra Clothes

In most cases, the suitcases of travelers are filled with loads of clothes. But, you don’t really need a clean pair of pants or a perfectly ironed shirt for each day of your vacation. Pack your bag only with the necessary outfits and toss away those ones that you will ‘possibly’ wear during the holidays. However, you can buy a bunch of cheap socks and undergarments and just throw them away as the days go by. In this way, your luggage will shrink over time.

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Holidays are tempting! They tempt us to bring everything and to hell with them. But, over-packing will fill up your luggage space, cost you more money, and increase your hassle as you have to carry the mountain with you. This things-not-to-pack list will help your suitcase to be lighter and ease your struggle with luggage during your summer vacation.

Do you have any unique traveling tips to share with us?

Home Organization: 5 Tips to Destress After a Long Vacation

The most annoying part is probably organizing the living place including unpacking, laundry, creating to do lists, shopping, and many more. We’ve rounded up 5 tips for home organization that will help you get settled after a long vacation:

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Return a Day Earlier

What you must have to get organized after your return in time. Most people plan for a Sunday night return to home in order to maximize the vacation time. But, you should not do that. Plan for an earlier-than-last-minute return such as on Saturday or Friday. This will exempt you from jumping into loads of work just after returning home. Plan for an early return and get enough time for unpacking, picking up a few groceries, handling the emails, and giving yourself some quiet time.

Unload the Car

Unload your car right away unless it is midnight, you are very tired, and all you want to do is to jump into the bed right away. But, unload it as soon as you get home. It will save your time and trouble later.

Handle Chores Right Away

Some of the things in your home also need attention right away, if you have been gone for a while. Your swimming pool may be overflowing or your windows may have gathered so much dirt. So, you have to clean them before starting cleaning the rest of the house. After completing the emergency chores, make a list of other important things to be done

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Do the Laundry

This is an important task to do because you must have a lot of dirty laundry during the vacation. It is actually one of the less challenging tasks to get started with. Start doing this chore as soon as possible and once the washer is going, you can go out and check other important things like if the grasses in the lawn have become too big or if a tree has fallen in the backyard.

Give Yourself a Day Off

Never start working or become freaked out about the upcoming loads of work just after returning from the vacation because coming home can be exhausting. So, give yourself a day to relax, plan, and focus on your home organization to-do list without becoming anxious of anything. It is the day to get reacquainted with your routines.

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Home organization is always a bit tough and doing that while you are still basking in the holiday afterglow is even harder. However, these tips will help you get started and go through the process gradually without stressing yourself out.

Do you think these tips will help you after your summer vacation?