Traveling Checklist
School is out and it’s time to get ready for summer travel! When it comes to packing, creating a checklist is the best way to make sure you’ve got everything you need. Save yourself some time and print out this traveling checklist! 
Traveling Checklist
CLOTHING
Before you get started with packing, it’s important to assess what activities you’re actually going to be doing and what the weather will be in the place you’re going. That will definitely change your packing list, but here are some basics you’ll need to remember:
- Underwear/bras
- Socks
- Pajamas
- Shirts
- Pants
- Sweatshirt/sweater
- Swimsuit (if needed)
- Coat/Raincoat
- Shoes
- Laundry bag
TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Deodorant
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Comb
- Hair styling tools
- Moisturizer
- Contact lenses and solution
- Sunscreen
- feminine -hygiene products
- Nail clippers
- Tweezers
- Hand sanitizer
- First aid kit
- Bug spray
- Any medication needed
- Hand sanitizer
ENTERTAINMENT
- Books (consider getting an e-reader or tablet to save space)
- Portable DVD player
- Headphones
FOR A FLIGHT CARRY ON
- Travel pillow and blanket
- Change of clothes
- Snacks
- Empty water bottle
- Passport/ID and copies of your ID
FOR A ROAD TRIP
- Map/GPS
- Emergency car kit with jumper cables
- License, registration, insurance
- Garbage bag
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS
- Cash
- Phone
- Phone chargers
- Camera with a memory card
- Insurance cards
- House keys
Good luck with your summer travels this year! Going anywhere fun?
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Kitchen Color Ideas
It can be so tricky picking what paint color you're going to put up in your kitchen. Figuring out how to match your cabinets, walls, countertops, backsplash, etc. can be intimidating, but don't worry. Remember that paint is just paint and if you hate it, you can change it. White is a safe bet when it comes to kitchens, but this year it seems like more and more colors are being brought in! I've been researching different kitchen colors and here are three that I love right now.
Kitchen Color Ideas
Cavern Clay by Sherwin Williams
via Sunset
via Hornsby Style
Ravishing Red by Benjamin Moore
If you are nervous about picking a paint color check out this guide we put together for some help.
Are you having trouble knowing where to start designing in your room or home? Did you recently move to a new place and your old decor just isn't working with the new space? Are you recently living with a new person and running into a design disaster? RC Willey's trained design consultants are here to help. We have an amazing staff of interior design consultants who will help you with anything from furniture layout, color therapy, accessories, or even a whole home makeover! You're only five simple steps away from having a home that reflects your personal style and incorporates those things you love the most. Click here to get started!
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Backyard Hammocks
Is there anything better than a backyard hammock? Just picture yourself lounging in a hammock this summer, sipping on a cold drink and reading a book. Invest in a nicer hammock, like this, and you’ll have your dream spot year after year! Just in case you’re not sure whether or not you’re ready to put up a hammock I’ve gathered some images that’ll make you more than ready for hot summer days.
Backyard Hammocks
via Ideas 4 Homes
via Stephanie Lynn
via Design Trends
Do you have a hammock in your backyard? If you don't, what are you waiting for?
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Colorful Dining Room Chairs
If you have a drab, dull dining room and want to add a punch of color, why not add some colorful dining room chairs? Swap out your old chairs or paint them a bright color to add some life in your dining room or kitchen. Whether you paint just one accent chair, each chair the same color, or go wild with a different color for each chair, colorful dining room chairs will make a statement in your home. Check out some of these dining rooms for your colorful chair inspiration!
Colorful Dining Room Chairs
via Hopscotch Lane
via Decoist
via Theramiro
via The Fox & She
via Sugar & Cloth
Are you having trouble knowing where to start designing in your room or home? Did you recently move to a new place and your old decor just isn't working with the new space? Are you recently living with a new person and running into a design disaster? RC Willey's trained design consultants are here to help. We have an amazing staff of interior design consultants who will help you with anything from furniture layout, color therapy, accessories, or even a whole home makeover! You're only five simple steps away from having a home that reflects your personal style and incorporates those things you love the most. Schedule an appointment today!
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Artwork for Kids
It’s easy to skip over decorating your kids rooms, but by hanging a few pieces of art you’ll be able to create a cozy, beautiful space for your child to grow in. Kids love colorful, whimsical things and it can be hard to find artwork that is exciting to them while still fitting the aesthetic of your home. At RC Willey, we have lots of artwork available for you to pick from! I’ve gathered some of my favorite artwork for kids below.
Artwork for Kids
Did you know that RC Willey also has custom art available? Choose from hundreds of prints and get them professionally framed and matted or upload your own photos or art and have them turned into a beautifully printed canvas. Then have them delivered to your door, or pick them up at an RC Willey location. Start creating now!
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Birthday Cake Recipes
My daughter’s birthday is coming up and if there is one thing she’s even more excited for than gifts, it’s her birthday cake. We’ve spent many afternoons discussing what flavor it should be and what decorations it will have. I guess when you’re three there isn’t anything much more exciting than blowing out candles. Anyway, as you can probably tell I’ve been spending a lot of time looking up birthday cake recipes because if I’m going to serve something covered in sprinkles with a Rapunzel figurine on top, you better believe it’s going to taste good. Here are some of the recipes I’m considering.
Birthday Cake Recipes
CONFETTI PARTY CAKE from Smitten Kitchen
BIG CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE from The Food Network
WHITE CAKE from A Bountiful Kitchen
VANILLA CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING from Eat Boutique
CHOCOLATE CAKE from The Stay At Home Chef
Luckily my girl shares my love for chocolate, so I'm thinking that's the direction we'll go in.
Do you have any favorite birthday cake recipes?
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How to Organize Your Kitchen
If there is one room in my home that gets messier faster than any other, it’s the kitchen. Knowing how to organize your kitchen is key to keeping meal prep, grocery unloading, cooking, and cleaning up a breeze! Keep reading for some tips on how to organize your kitchen and get started today!
How to Organize Your Kitchen
- Start by clearing out all your cupboards and cabinets. Once everything is emptied out, wipe down the shelves, toss out expired food, empty boxes, and donate any kitchen tools you aren’t using.
- Assess your kitchen and figure out what makes sense to be in each cabinet. Where should your food go? Your appliances? Dishes? You use your kitchen so you know best where things should belong.
- Once you start filling your cabinets back up, make sure you keep things you use most at eye level. If you can’t reach it easily it will probably not be used.
- After your kitchen is all packed up, do your best to keep it that way!
How do you organize your kitchen?
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Black and White Bathrooms
There is nothing more classic than a simple black and white bathroom. If you’re afraid to commit to a bold color but still want to make a statement, why not use black and white as your color scheme? Check out some of these black and white bathrooms below to get some inspiration.
Black and White Bathrooms
via Elle Decor
via Front Room
via Brady Tolbert
via Becki Owens
via Pazarriruse
Are you having trouble knowing where to start designing in your room or home? Did you recently move to a new place and your old decor just isn't working with the new space? Are you recently living with a new person and running into a design disaster? RC Willey's trained design consultants are here to help. We have an amazing staff of interior design consultants who will help you with anything from furniture layout, color therapy, accessories, or even a whole home makeover! You're only five simple steps away from having a home that reflects your personal style and incorporates those things you love the most. Click here to get started!
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Farmhouse Kitchens
Farmhouse kitchens are some of the most popular kitchens right now, and for good reason! With their simple style, airy feel, and bright atmosphere there are few kitchens more welcoming than a farmhouse kitchen. There are some key elements that you need to include in your kitchen if you’re hoping to embrace the farmhouse style.
Farmhouse Kitchens
via Freshome
Fill your kitchen with natural elements. Keep your color scheme simple with white, black, and wood. Whether you choose to paint your cabinets or leave them natural, the key is keeping things simple.
via Country Living
Keeping your kitchen open, airy, and bright is important and one way to do that is to limit your upper cabinets. Replace your upper cabinets with open shelving.
via Real Homes
Farmhouse sinks are the most popular farmhouse style of sink for the kitchen. Install one of those sinks and you’ll immediately give your kitchen the farmhouse feel.
via HGTV
Bring in industrial or antique touches throughout your kitchen. Make sure you keep things simple and uncluttered but display things that have meaning to you.
Don’t forget that RC Willey has all the appliances you need to make your gourmet kitchen.
What do you think about farmhouse kitchens?
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Transplanting Succulents
Succulents are a popular potted plant, but have you ever thought about transplanting them from inside to your yard? Or from one pot to another? Just like other plants, succulents can be transplanted successfully. Before moving any succulents outside, make sure you do your research to make sure you've picked the right type of succulent for your climate.
Transplanting Succulents
via Gardener's Path
Succulents have very low, shallow roots so it’s easy to dig them up and move them around. Make sure you plant your succulent the same depth as it is coming from and make sure the soil is well drained. Carefully shake the dirt from the roots of your succulent and gently pat dirt around the succulent to help prop it up. Make sure you don’t water the succulent for a couple of days to give the roots time to heal. Do not keep your succulent wet.
Good luck with your succulents!
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