The Real Deal on Covering Your Sink Before Vacation: The Truth About the “Upside-Down Glass” Hack (And How to Actually Protect Your Home)

4. Adjust the Thermostat

Don’t turn the heat or AC completely off, or you risk frozen pipes in the winter or mold in the summer. Just adjust it to an “eco” setting—about 60°F in the winter and 80°F in the summer.

The “Welcome Home” 3-Ingredient Avocado & Chickpea Smash

There is nothing quite like the feeling of walking back into your own home after a trip. The house is safe, the air is fresh, and the plumbing is working perfectly! But traveling can be exhausting, and the last thing you want to do is cook a massive meal.
Since I am always looking for ways to support my circulation and keep my blood vessels relaxed after the stress of travel, I always have the ingredients ready for my 3-Ingredient Welcome Home Avocado & Chickpea Smash.
It takes exactly five minutes, requires zero cooking, and is packed with the heart-healthy fats and fiber my body craves after a trip. And because my children absolutely do not share my love for avocados, I get to enjoy the whole bowl myself!