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I’m taking a break from our home office and visiting Hanoi for a few days. It’s going to be the last overseas trip before the big move in December.

Well, Hanoi isn’t like what many of my friends described. They called it a ‘shopping paradise’ but I didn’t think so. It’s just streets and streets of mass produced shoes, bags and other stuff and they are mostly copies or fakes. It took us a while to navigate among the busy streets of scooters, motor cars and people. It is certainly not a kids friendly place!

But I’m glad that we can have wifi access from our boutique hotel and as such I can get some work done and DH can check out his cheap auto insurance. It’s great to know that we can get work done even when we are away from the home office.

One more night here and in Halong Bay and then we are back to our home office and we’ll be back to the normal routine. And duties in the home office will resume.

We had just returned from a five days break in Bali. The nice thing about being a work at home mom is that you plan your own schedule and you don’t need to apply for time off when you want to. It’s nice to enjoy that flexibility but it also requires lots of discipline.

Bali is a lovely place to relax, unwind and catch up with well deserved rest and quality family time. We had a good time with each other – swimming at the private pool and strolling along the busy streets of Seminyak and Kuta. I made it a point not to do any work except for clearing my emails. And with wifi in the room, it’s easy to answer emails too. Bali is modern and contemporary; artistic yet cultural. We like this place for gourmet food and tropical clothes shopping. It’s a great place to hang loose, take a break from the hustle and bustle and be pampered by the sun and surf.

When you are an internet marketer or if you have a business that allows you to work at home or anywhere in the world, it is sheer pleasure. It feels good to know that work can be done no matter where you are and you don’t need to worry about reporting to work on time. While I was in bali, I noticed that many villa owners have tapped the online technology and promote themselves in the web. Many travelers are turning to online booking in their accommodation and itinerary planning.

My work at home hubby bought a heap of nice tropical shirts while I settled for a few simple souvenir t-shirts. I was going to buy a pair of ugg boots but I couldn’t find a reason for it. My little boy was just happy with few children’s DVDs and that kept him quiet during our in-room massages

After the few days of break, it’s back to the grind and it’s another trip out before I warmed up my seat in the home office.

From this month onwards, I’ll be traveling quite abit and be absent from the home office. I believe many work at home moms are also taking time off for summer holidays. This is a great time for families to get together for a break and to catch up with one another.

Whether you are leaving on a long-awaited vacation or summer break, you need to take care of household responsibilities before you leave. This preparation can make your return home much more relaxing and alleviate stress while on the road. There are a few things to need to keep in mind before leaving your home office. Here are three of them:

1) Don’t let your home look like you are gone for your vacation. To do this, purchase low-cost timers that can be programmed to turn on and off radios, televisions and lights. Stop your newspaper delivery so that there won’t be a pile of newspapers stacked up at the doorway. If possible, opt to receive bills electronically through bill payment services to permanently reduce clutter.

2) Take care of home business. To avoid missed payments for utilities and other important bills, set up automatic bill pay before you leave. Otherwise, make sure all bill payments are made before you take off. You wouldn’t want to come home with no power or an internet disconnection.

3) Prepare your pets and plants. If your pet isn’t leaving town with you, hiring a pet sitter or making reservations at a kennel will help your pet receive the proper care. To prevent returning home to overgrown landscaping and dead house plants, make arrangements to have your yard cared for in your absence. For short trips, set a timer for your sprinklers and consider placing house plants in shaded outdoor areas near a sprinkler. Or ask a reliable neighbor to feed your pets and water your house plants.

Traveling with the family is a nice break for most work at home moms. And mothers, make sure you pack your bags early for your vacation – bring your sunhat, sunblock, vitamins, diet supplement, sunglasses, a good book and all your personal belongings