Comments on: Hosting Overnight Guests: 10 Easy Tips To Help Your Visitors Feel Welcome

By: Anne @ CatsGoShopping.com

Anne @ CatsGoShopping.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:41:06 +0000

Love this article! I absolutely love having people from out of the country stay over at our place. We’re members of the hospitalityclub.org and that’s how we get to meet lots of fascinating people from around the world.
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By: Knittinchick

Knittinchick — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:07:09 +0000

I love the coffee idea. As a bit of a coffee fiend, I always miss it when I’m away. I love it when people keep up their regular schedule and let me know what it is (both as a guest and a host) so I can plan accordingly.

A few other things in people’s rooms that are appreciated:
*pad of paper and pens
*transit maps (if they don’t have a vehicle)
*garbage can

In the guest washroom, I usually have a small pill bottle of tylenol and some antihistamines in case they feel under the weather… it helps to not have to announce to everyone that you have a headache!

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By: Libby H

Libby H — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:33 +0000

also, in the big group situation, doing lots of meal prep ahead of time, will free you up to actually spend time with your guests!

By: Libby H

Libby H — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:29:40 +0000

“almost offered to have her sleep in with me and put my husband on the lounge!”

I’ve actually done this… fortunately I have a very understanding husband!

By: Libby H

Libby H — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:34 +0000

I have learned some things the hard way: My husband had a college buddy come visit, and the same day Friend arrived, Husband sprained his ankle, leaving me to entertain Friend. awesome. I knew Friend some, and he is a very laid-back, flexible guy, but I learned it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan.

Fast forward to last New Year’s, when 12 of us come together every year from across the country. Last year was our turn to host since I was 8 months pregnant and knew we wouldn’t be able to attend unless we hosted. We packed them into our little house, and I planned ahead for meals and a few loose activties. It went SO well! Almost everyone told me that that year was the best one yet! A little planning can go a long way!

We’ll see what happens this year, since there will be three new little ones and a new spouse added to our growing group!

By: gretchen from lifenut

gretchen from lifenut — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:46:23 +0000

I have dreams of being a gracious hostess, but I feel like my attempts are one step above a shaddy Motel 6. Because of space issues (we have 7 children), our guests usually get a fairly nice queen sized air mattress.

I put a heated mattress pad on it to help warm all the frigid air inside. Even though there is a laughable “pillowtop” it still gets cold.

Maybe if I put a little gift basket with Tylenol PM tucked inside, my guests would wake up looking refreshed.
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By: Marcia Francois

Marcia Francois — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:47:38 +0000

I love love LOVE having guests. However, now that my twins are here (4 months old) the guest bedroom is the babies’ room and my study is a study/ guest bedroom. My mother came to stay for a month when they came home from NICU and after a few days I found myself moving the computer into our entrance hall to give her some privacy.

As others have said, I make boundaries very clear (help yourself; I only do supper for everyone) and we don’t let people (except my mother) stay for longer than a week. I just start getting antsy and want my space back
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By: Ann-Marie Fagan

Ann-Marie Fagan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:16:13 +0000

I’m Irish, living in New Zealand, so I’m used to being a guest and having guests come and stay for weeks.
The biggest thing I’ve learnt is not to make alot of plans without asking your guests permission first. For me it is an invasion on them. Surprizing them is a different kettle of fish.
Also telling them about your routines helps enormously especially if kids are involved. This way they know the drill and can choose to play along with you or do their own thing. Everyone has their own space, there is no pressure as understanding is in place. It’s like Wilma said, tell them the boundaries.
Ultimately if you are relaxed they will be relaxed too.
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