Leaving Home For The Holidays

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of My Travel Checklist for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you leaving your home during the holidays? If you are, don’t forget that a high percentage of burglaries occur during this time of year. I suppose this is because homeowners are so excited to finish work and get away to see their loved ones, they forget to take the normal safety procedures. Whatever type of home you live in, here are 4 brief safety precautions to take before you leave.

1. Leave a light (or your TV) on a timer. You can get a timer cheaply from any DIY shop.

2. Don’t leave side gates, back gates or front gates unlocked. Actually lock them with padlocks. Don’t make it easy for burglars to break into your home.

3. Get your neighbour to remove mail from the front door if they’re piling up. A large amount of mail says you’re away when cold callers stop by.

4. If you have locks for your windows, use them when you’re away. If they have to break their way in they’re less likely to go unnoticed.

And for the packing, here’s a fantastic tool

Now for the fun part of your trip. You’ll never forget to pack anything again when you go away. Whatever time of year you’re going away, for whatever reason, Mondial Assistance is launching My Travel Checklist. This free widget is designed solely to help you plan your holiday. You’re assured that you’ll always pack to suit your needs for your chosen destination.

This widget can be accessed on your computer or mobile device. It’s highly user-friendly, which means you can build your packing list from a collection of suggestions, or you can create your own. You’ll be able to save, modify, email or print all of your information too. Do you need help packing the right stuff? Well, this was built exactly for you!

Have you heard of this travel checklist widget before? If so, what are your thoughts on it?