Why Labor Day Is Better at a Vacation Rental Than at Home

Meal prepping before your vacation saves time and money during your trip. A few hours of preparation at home means more time enjoying Arizona's pools or Utah's slopes and less time in the kitchen.

Prep-Ahead Meals for Travel

Marinate meats in freezer bags before departure — they'll thaw during travel and be ready to cook on arrival. Pre-chop vegetables and store in containers for quick stir-fries and fajitas. Prepare a big batch of trail mix for hiking snacks. Freeze breakfast burritos that reheat perfectly in the rental's microwave.

Stocking Your Rental Kitchen

Order groceries for delivery to your rental through services like Instacart so everything is ready when you arrive. Properties at LoveYourVacationRental.com have full-size refrigerators and freezers to store your prepped meals. The Big House and Pieper Mansion's oversized kitchens accommodate meal prep for large groups with ease.