Holiday Prep

                      Holiday Guest Preparation
 
I’ll be home for Christmas… or people may be in your home for the holidays. Your schedule may be jam packed with gift shopping, events to celebrate; your home may be bursting with decorations and people anxiously awaiting food and entertainment. The holiday season can be a stressful time, but we want to help you get ahead of the game and be the best hosting as can be! Follow our guest-hosting guide to prepare your home to leave a lasting and memorable experience for your guests.
 
Entryway:

• Hosting goes beyond a comfortable bed and hot shower, make sure all areas of your home are welcoming. Make a memorable first impression with seasonal decorations in your entryway.

Kitchen:

• Leave mugs and coffee/hot chocolate products displayed on the counter for easy access in the mornings
• If guests are joining you in the evening, cocktail’s to toast an exciting visit is a great way to kick off an enjoyable time.
• Make note of where important items are located for easy access.
• Before guest arrival, discuss favorite food items to have in stock and any possible food allergies.

Living room:

• Provide extra blankets and throw pillows.
• Leave instructions for remote control use.

Bedroom:

• Prepare the bed with fresh linens, loads of pillows and extra blankets.
• Stage a display with snacks, mints, water bottles, candle, matches, advil, magazines and any other specialty items they may enjoy.
• Provide a place for your guest to unpack, leave room in the closet or dresser for personal items, hanging items and coats.
• Depending on length of your guests stay, you may want to provide a laundry basket to keep the room tidy and offer laundry service before their departure.
• Provide an extra lamp for reading and fan for an extra touch your guest will surely appreciate.

Bathroom:

• Access to a towel hook or two.
• Basket or jar to display extra necessities like an extra toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, soap, and other toiletries.
• Provide a robe, fresh towels and washcloths.
• A nightlight is a nice addition when guests are fatigued and need to use the facilities middle of the night.