Hosting Overnight Guests
November 6, 2009 by Kathy Zengolewicz
Filed under Bedroom, General Housekeeping and Homemaking, family
It’s that time of year when some of us have family and close friends visit for the holidays. Most of my family lives within an hours drive, but we do have a few relatives who live out of state and spend the night when they do visit.
Don’t be stressed out at the thought of hosting family or friends overnight. I have a few tips to help you make your guests feel right at home.
Make sure to air out your guestroom a few days before. When I say air out I mean just that. Open the windows slightly to let the …read more
Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
October 14, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Food and Drinks, Home Making, Thanksgiving
I know this is hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is only six weeks away! Eeek! How did that happen? Instead of pushing it out of our minds, it’s better to embrace it and make preparations for a less stressful and happier time. Planning is key to things running smoothly.
I remember the year we purchased our first home. I decided that I should host Christmas dinner. We had my parents and my husband’s parents over. I didn’t realize all the work that would go into hosting the meal, opening presents, and family time.
I learned a lot that day and now I …read more
