Company's Coming

Overnight guest are a lot of fun. Getting ready for them to visit is a horse of a different color. To make it comfortable for both you and them a little planning is all you need to do. Make sure when you invite them that you take pets into consideration, Rover may be their best friend but you or your child may be like my children and myself and have allergies. The kindest way to handle this is being honest with your guest a head of time so there are no misunderstandings when they arrive.

Donna Dunn of Suite101.com wrote an article called "Cleaning 911." For all those procrastinators who wait to the last minute to do cleaning or those who are impulsive and invite on a whim. It gives ideas about what to do in different areas of the house. Her link is listed under this topic.

Ideas for decorating the guest room in your house include: "Making Room For Friends," "Outfitting A Guest Room" and "Company's Coming Parts One to Four." These links include not only the guest room but also the bathroom and the closet. "Making Room For Friends," is about a couple that made their garage attic into a guest room.

Entertaining and ideas for food and beverages: "Entertaining Tips To Impress," " Summers Moveable Feast," "Table Settings 101," " Better Home & Gardens Summer Fun-Time Menu" and "Company's Coming." They include recipes for eating both indoors or outdoors.

If you invite your guest around a holiday, such as the fourth of July, you may want to check the lifestyles section of your local newspaper for events that are happening in your own hometown. There is also a section where you can find information on the latest movies and live theater shows you and your guest may want to attend.

Company's Coming are you ready?

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