Taking vacations can be complicated in and of themselves.  Deciding where you are going, where you are staying, who is going (and sometimes who is NOT going) can all be stressful.  But, adding a homestead to the equation makes things that much more difficult.  Depending on the size of your homestead and the season, it can be very tricky to get away.  This episode is being released the Sunday after we have returned from our vacation.  And so I thought it would be helpful to share with you some of the things we do and maybe you should do to prepare your homestead for vacation.1. When? Timing is everything.  Try to avoid time away during the busiest of seasons.2. Who?  Do you need someone to cover your chores and look after your garden?  If so, who?3. What?  What needs to be done?  Have a detailed plan.4. How?  How can you simplify things to make things as easy as possible?5. Feed.  Make sure you have enough on hand.  And not just enough; have extra.6. Fences.  If you've got animals, check your infrastructure.  You don't want to have your neighbors upset at you or your farm sitters chasing your animals all over God's creation.7. Contingency plans.  Have a first aid kit ready and the number to your vet handy.Hopefully these tips will help you take a vacation that is rejuvenating and relaxing.  And if you have any other great tips, I'd love to hear them  Enjoy!!Brianhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.nethttps://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcasthttp://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomesteadhttps://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=enBrian@thehomesteadjourney.netSupport the show