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If you have a lot going on at work or you're in a busy patch of your life for other reasons, the thought of having house guests can feel daunting.
Here are some quick, easy ways you can make your house welcoming, even if it's not practical to spend a lot of time with your guests because of other commitments. Guests will still feel cared for in your home.
As an added bonus, these simple ways to make house guests feel welcome are inexpensive and won’t break your budget. Equally importantly, these ideas won’t make big changes to your home or the way you live. These ideas send the simple but heartwarming message to your guests that you are thinking of them.
Remember that it's not about how big or fancy your home or guest room is. In any home, these cute ideas for house guests will ensure they feel happy and comfortable, even if you can't spend as much time with them as you (or they) had wanted.
1. Hallway Night-Light
It's very helpful to put a plug-in night light in the hallway or corridor outside their room. This is so that they can get to the bathroom in the middle of the night without bumping into furniture or walls. House guests will be very grateful for your thoughtfulness when this crops up!
You can get plug-in night lights very cheaply from Amazon.com. Some night lights even have a sensor and automatically switch off if there’s plenty of light in the area e.g. during daytime.
2. Compact battery powered digital clock
Being able to tell the time in the middle of the night is helpful, for example if the guest wakes up wondering what time it is. While the guest's cellphone would provide the same information, the charge point in the guest room might not be near the bed.
A compact battery-powered digital alarm clock won’t take up valuable space or clash with your guest room decor. Choose one with an easily replaceable battery, like a double A or triple A.
In particular, older guests will find it easier to glance at a nearby light-up digital display clock than to reach and find their cellphone in unfamiliar surroundings.
3. Dedicated guest towels
It’s best to keep two towel sets such as these from Amazon.com especially dedicated to guests, if you can. That way, house guests can always be assured of having a fluffy, comfortable towel in non-faded colors, and this is certain to be appreciated when they are showering.
Also, it helps you by not needing to worry whether the towels are in the laundry pile - this is particularly important if you have a heavy work schedule and it's hard to get around to the laundry. With dedicated guest towels, you will always have them ready to go for house guests, even if you didn't have much warning of your guest's arrival.
4. Coffee table book
A large hardcover book pertaining to the region is very helpful to have on hand. Place it either on your coffee table in the living room, or in the guest room. That way, guests always have something to do in those odd moments here and there.
The book needn’t necessarily outline any of the attractions in your area, but it should have plenty of pictures that let the reader get a feel for the area and hopefully learn something.
For example, if you live in the Southwest, a book about cacti and desert plants will be intriguing to someone who isn’t familiar with the area. In any location, a book about local birds or plants is ideal. Alternatively, go for local cultural heritage, local architecture or local history. Just make sure it has large photographs and is inviting to the reader.
If your budget is tight, there is no need to buy this type of book – your local library will almost certainly have a good selection to choose from that you can borrow with your library card.
Conclusion
The guest supplies above are things you can easily buy without breaking the bank. Keep these on hand as a house guest welcome kit. When overnight guests come to stay, remember to set up these things and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing they will feel comfortable.
It's easier than you might have thought to prepare for overnight houseguests, even if you're really busy. And speaking of being busy, you deserve some stress relief for yourself. Here are 9 small ways to make YOUR everyday life better. You'll also want to put in place smoother procedures for cleaning that don't take up too much time. Check out our gude for how to balance housework with a busy life.
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