‘Tis the season for… houseguest! As the holidays approach, you may already be preparing to welcome friends and family into your home. “My home is your home” may be implied, but there are simple things you can do to let guests know you really mean it. Whether they’re staying a night or a few weeks, here are some tips for making your guests feel so welcomed, they may not want to leave!
Of course you’ll want to tidy up before welcoming guests, but pay special attention to common areas like the kitchen, bathrooms, and the room where guests will be sleeping. Giving your home a good deep cleaning before guests arrive will give you more time to enjoy friends and family, and less time spent worrying about your to-do list. So that your guests immediately feel at home, set the stage for a cozy welcoming:
It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, but adding a thoughtful welcome basket in the guest room lets your guests know how happy you are to have them in your home. Personal items you know your guests love add a special touch, but you can also include:
Create a simple guide to help guests become familiar with your home. Add “need to knows” like:
If your guests will be staying for more than a day or two, you may also want to provide them a key to your home or garage door opener so they can feel free to come and go as needed.
So that your guests don’t have to live out of their suitcase during their stay, make space in a closet and chest of drawers so they can feel free to unpack.
Help guest feel at home by giving them free reign in the kitchen. During the holidays, having plenty of food around shouldn’t be much of a challenge, but you can help guests feel at home in your kitchen by keeping essential items easy to find.
It’s a good idea to stock up on your guests’ favorite food and drinks before they arrive, but you may want to consider letting them join you for shopping. My in-laws are from a small town, and whenever they visit we all take a trip together to Trader Joe’s. They enjoy shopping at a place they don’t often have access to and stocking up on plenty of food to enjoy during their stay.
Maybe the most important tip to help guests feel welcome in your home is to simply relax and enjoy their company. Opening up your home to friends and family gives you the special opportunity to carry on old traditions and start new ones of your own. There may be hectic moments and plans might go array, but the time spent together and new memories made is priceless. Enjoy!
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