How to Get Ready for a House Guest {repost}

Saturday, December 17, 2011
I am having my Mother-in-Law stay with us so I have been busy getting ready for her to come.  I thought that I would share with how I get ready for overnight guests.
The Guest Room
Make sure your guest sheets are clean.
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Add a little Christmas decor
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But not too much.
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Keep it simple.
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Make sure you take away your other decor before adding more.  Keep it Simple!
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If you can, clear out some closet space for your guest.
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Empty out a drawer for some of their belongings.
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The Bathroom
Make sure you have plenty of toilet paper and it is easy to find.
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Make sure you have clean towels and they easily accessible.
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Add a cute hand towel
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Provide extra toiletries.  I keep the ones from hotels and save incase someone forgets something.
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Around the  House
Pick up all the toys
Declutter
Wash the Windows  (I use Basic H)
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Smell good – because my household cleaner doesn’t have a scent, around Christmas, I like to add peppermint essential oil to my spray bottle for Christmas time.
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Plan a tablescape.
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Stock the fridge
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Are you having guests this Christmas?
What do you do to get ready for them?
Bonnie :)