A Getaway~

Tomorrow starts the official Memorial Day weekend getaway traffic and rush in these parts! As I was driving to prayer this morning at church, I saw alot of RV's on the road going to a "relaxing place" and "getaway".

Was has been stirring in me in while we do not personally own an RV...Why couldn't I create a "getaway" here at home?

How would I start to do this?

I will start first with the rooms of the home~

The Family room is where we spend most of our time together for the TV is in there. While all of us are here at home, I turn off the TV during the day and put on some peaceful instrumental praise, Celtic or classical music. This is just so relaxing to here this music throughout the house. We have the ability to also have the music that is inside the house to be transferred over to the outside speakers that my husband installed last summer! This is such a wonderful thing, it sets such a peaceful mood outside in the back yard and patio, I use this so often especially as I'm weeding and watering the plants. The throw pillows are clean and fluffed. There are candles in their respectful holders, and fresh flowers are cut and arranged in some small bouquets on the mantle and side table and the clutter is cleared away.

The Kitchen needs to be ready also. The pantry filled with treats and healthy snacks. Alot of prep work done ahead of time: Making the potato salad ahead of time, cutting up the veggies and fruit for snacking and meals throughout the weekend. Marinating meat, chicken or fish also speeds things along. Getting the ice tea pitcher ready and making sure I have plenty of tea bags! I like to mix herbal tea ( blueberry/raspberry) with my regular tea bags and it makes a delicious blend.

With the Laundry done and put away this brings me to the Master Bedroom. Freshly laundered crisp sheets are a must. I have a few sets of 400tc sheets, they are heavenly! The bed made up and pillows arranged, the dresser has a few items on there, and books await the bedside tables, lavender essential oil is dropped into the fragrance rings on the lamps, so when they turn on, the sweet and relaxing scent wafts about the entire upstairs! There is one arrangement of some Roses on my side on the table to bring nature indoors, it is a subtle touch but one that I find so needed.

The Baths have all supplies replenished, and soft towels and bath accoutrement's await the luxurious relaxing soak.

The Patio has been cleared of all clutter, so one can enjoy the various flowers in bloom. The wicker furniture has been washed down and cleaned, as have the cushions. The BBQ has been scrubbed waiting for the meals it will cook for us. A few bouquets arranged on the tables outside, the vintage tablecloth is washed and lays gently upon the black metal bistro table waiting for dinners to be served. With the clutter gone one can focus on the beauty of the outdoors without any hindrance. The lawn freshly mowed and edged, the smell of sweet grass permeated the air, this spells Getaway, Relaxation, Respite. I didn't have to go anywhere to get it for its in my own backyard!

Blessings to you and yours and you prepare your home and family for your Getaway, Relaxation and Respite.

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