Prepare for Holiday Guests
Thanksgiving is just around the corner... it's that time of year when the holiday season is kicked off, and many of you might be welcoming family and friends to gather around your Thanksgiving Table.
Prepping for Thanksgiving is much more than shopping for the big meal, setting the table (all of which should also be done in advance) - if hosting guests, prepping early will save you from last minute stresses that can hinder YOUR enjoyment of the holiday!
Whether your guests are staying for a few hours, overnight or for several days! You can be prepared with these special tips from The Schwark Real Estate Team!
CLEAN THE HOUSE ROOM BY ROOM
Pick a room each day or a few rooms each week. Or schedule a special session with your normal cleaning SERVICE. Don't wait until the night before everyone arrives to start cleaning.
Pick a room each day or a few rooms each week. Or schedule a special session with your normal cleaning SERVICE. Don't wait until the night before everyone arrives to start cleaning.
TAKE INVENTORY OF YOUR GUEST BEDROOM
Can your guests sleep in there comfortably? Does the room need to be CLEANED? This is a great time to get the room organized, and to throw out and donate some of the items that have found their way into your guestroom.
Can your guests sleep in there comfortably? Does the room need to be CLEANED? This is a great time to get the room organized, and to throw out and donate some of the items that have found their way into your guestroom.
CREATE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR GUESTS
Lay out guest towels, bathrobes, magazines, mints, maps (for your out of town guests), and water for your guests. Provide your guests with enough INFORMATION so that they can enjoy your geographic area without assistance from you. Make sure they are familiar with phone and Internet access at your home as well.
Lay out guest towels, bathrobes, magazines, mints, maps (for your out of town guests), and water for your guests. Provide your guests with enough INFORMATION so that they can enjoy your geographic area without assistance from you. Make sure they are familiar with phone and Internet access at your home as well.
PREPARE TO SPEND TIME WITH YOUR RELATIVES
Do your cleaning and preparation ahead of time so you can spend time relaxing and VISITING, and not in the kitchen. If your relatives will be around for a number of days, do your grocery shopping & plan you meals in advance or make dinner reservations at a local restaurant so you can take a night and all relax together.
Do your cleaning and preparation ahead of time so you can spend time relaxing and VISITING, and not in the kitchen. If your relatives will be around for a number of days, do your grocery shopping & plan you meals in advance or make dinner reservations at a local restaurant so you can take a night and all relax together.
PREPARE SLEEPING SPACE
If you don't have a guest room, prepare a sleeping space for your guests, and make sure your family KNOWS that it is to be treated as a bedroom while they are there. Also give them a private place to change and wash up. If you don't have space for relatives at all, do a little research and provide your relatives with local HOTEL information.
If you don't have a guest room, prepare a sleeping space for your guests, and make sure your family KNOWS that it is to be treated as a bedroom while they are there. Also give them a private place to change and wash up. If you don't have space for relatives at all, do a little research and provide your relatives with local HOTEL information.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Ask your guests if they have any special DIETARY needs before they arrive. This will help you avid any last minute trips to the grocery store.
Ask your guests if they have any special DIETARY needs before they arrive. This will help you avid any last minute trips to the grocery store.
HAVE FUN
Remember to ENJOY your company. Sharing your home can be stressful, but by cleaning and organizing in advance, you can have a relaxing time visiting with those you love!
Remember to ENJOY your company. Sharing your home can be stressful, but by cleaning and organizing in advance, you can have a relaxing time visiting with those you love!
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