PREPARING FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS

In a couple of weeks, we will be hosting overnight guests for several days. I want to make sure that our home is as inviting as possible and I am in the process of making a to do list on how I plan to accomplish that. Because of our lifestyle, I have traveled quite a bit in the last 15 years, so I have been both the host and the guest. I know my likes and dislikes about being a guest and therefore try to incorporate or avoid certain things when I am the host. I would like to think that I am an easy guest! Hehe! Not everyone has a designated room for guests and that is ok! If all you have is a hide-a-bed or air mattress, that can be overlooked just by making others feel at home :) It doesn't take much to be hospitable!

Guest room- clean thoroughly before guests arrive. This means dusting, changing sheets and vacuuming. Have extra blankets and pillows available. If you are able, it is helpful to provide some empty drawers or closet space so guests can unpack their bags.

Guest bathroom- is cleaned and stocked with clean towels, toiletries (soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, razor, toothbrush). You can also add some fun lotion/soap for an extra touch! 

Reading material- if you know your guests like to read specific magazines, books, or newspapers,  you can always have some on hand. 

Wifi information- make it easy for your guests to connect to your wifi. Some people like to print it out and place it in the guest room. #genius. I found this cute sign at Wifi guest password sign!

Food- I always ask guests what they would like to eat while they are here. I have a lot of picky eaters in my family and therefore don't want to purchase food that is not going to be eaten. They are more than welcome to help themselves to whatever is in the kitchen. One of the things that I always request as a guest is coffee and Natural Bliss vanilla creamer. I also bring my Keurig on roadtrips! 

Temperature- I don't particularly like freezing or burning up so I usually let guests control the temp in their room. I also understand that electricity can be expensive so of course this is not an option for all. 

Have realistic expectations as to what the schedule will look like while your guests are visiting. Especially when dealing with jet lag! Make sure everyone knows there is room for downtime if needed!