Company’s Coming:
How to be Hospitable BY NINA K . GL ASER, THE GA ZETTE
One of the niceties of the holidays is opening the doors of your home to friends and family. There are several things that you can do to make the welcome warm, helping houseguests settle into your home: Clean the guestroom, and have clean sheets, pillows and extra blankets at-the-ready. A few magazines and/or books can provide some down-time entertainment. Have food and drinks on-hand (find out your guests’ preferences ahead of time and keep an ample supply!). Schedule some activities that you know they will enjoy. Have fresh towels in the bathroom and provide guests with toiletries (soap/shower gel, shampoo/conditioner, moisturizing lotion). Take a cue from hotels: decorate the room with fresh flowers and have bottled water and a candle on the nightstand. Make room in the guest room closet and/ or dresser for clothing and shoes, and have a designated space for guest luggage.
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