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A Blogger's Pre-Vacation Checklist

jennifer · May 1, 2012 · 11 Comments

I leave for vacation on Saturday. I’m pretty darn excited, particularly because we’re going to Florida where it’s currently 30 degrees warmer. And we could use a good family vacation right about now. We usually do after tax season.
I’m thinking about what to pack and all, but I’ve also got the blog on my brain. Should I blog while on vacation? How could I not? It’d be nice to take a break…..but can I? Blogging on the beach sounds pretty fun.

Forget about clothes and things to do on the plane. Here’s the pre-vacation checklist on my mind:

  • Write and schedule blog posts. Can’t have the content slowing down just because I’m on vacation. While I can probably blog while I’m away, I’d rather not. I asked followers on Twitter and Facebook if they’d like to guest post. I’ve got a few lined up, which I will schedule to post while I’m on the beach. I’m pretty excited. About the beach and the guest posts. (There’s still time if you want to get in on the guest posting. Contact me before the end of the week!)
  • Bring the camera. For capturing Wordless Wednesday pics and other funny images that could be used for future blog posts, of course. I’ll probably take pics of my family as well.
  • Keep a small notebook in a bag for jotting down post ideas. Everything is a potential blog post. If the notebook doesn’t work, using Evernote on the iPhone is another quick and easy option. Must have one or the other handy at all times. Just in case. My 3 year old says some pretty funny stuff, and he’ll be on a plane for the first time.
  • Make sure the place we’re staying at has wifi. As Jim Gaffigan recently said on Twitter, “Not having wireless is a great way to tell me, ‘I don’t want you to ever come back here’.” Luckily, the place we’re staying (which is also on the beach) has wifi so I can connect via my iPad. Note: there was no reason to mention the beach right there.
  • Do not forget the chargers! Chargers for the camera, the iPhone and the iPad. For the love of God, what would happen if I ran out of juice? Even if I schedule all my posts, how would I respond to comments or check my stats. Yikes!

Quick. What am I forgetting?!
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Comments

  1. ema says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:46 am

    never ever leave the camera at home. I spent my last summer regretting. I even spent extra hundred bucks because of it

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      May 1, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      The camera is super important. It’ll probably be the first thing I pack!

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Have FUN…Remember to wear sunscreen..snd enjoy the beach

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      May 1, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks, Diane!

      Reply
  3. Tania says

    May 2, 2012 at 5:42 am

    Blogging from the beach is impossible for me, I’ve tried it :-). I like the idea of scheduling guest bloggers & wordless Wens. Have fun!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      May 2, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Well, there goes my dream of blogging on the beaches of Hawaii. 🙂 I’m excited about the guest posts. I have a couple so far, and they’re great!

      Reply
  4. Patricia says

    May 3, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Your camera is definitely the most important thing to bring (well, besides sun screen). Having lived in Florida for a number of years, the beach was my favorite place. I don’t know if you enjoy thunder storms, but the best ones were there ~ what a show. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      May 3, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks, Patricia. Camera is already packed!

      Reply
  5. Erin @ Simply Frugal Mom says

    May 6, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Great advice! I’m leaving for vacation on Friday so I needed this checklist. Enjoy your trip.

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      May 7, 2012 at 6:44 am

      Thanks. Enjoy your trip as well!

      Reply

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