entertaining

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Hostessing

houseguests

Houseguests

Have friends and family staying over soon? Make your houseguests feel extra special, like they are staying in there own hotel or resort by following these simple steps:

• Allow adequate closet and drawer space and provide hangers.
• Fully stock your refrigerator and pantry, and take into account any special food requirements.
• Have a full-length mirror in the bedroom.
• Have a working alarm clock in the bedroom.
• Invest in a few small touches in the room, such as bottled water, chocolates, or fresh flowers.
• Provide a sitting area with a pillow and throw, an adjacent table, and a good adjustable-brightness lamp in the room your guests will be staying in.
• Provide extra blankets for temperature control in the bedroom.
• Provide reading material, including several magazines and a daily newspaper.
• Stock enough towels, washcloths and hand towels for all guests.
• Stock up on toilet paper and other necessities and make sure they know where to locate extras.