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Easter entertaining: Tips for 'happy' house guests

Easter entertaining: Tips for 'happy' house guests

Author: Pranil Maharaj
Date: 2017-04-14

Easter holidays are an exciting time for families as they get to spend time together. This is also the time when friends and family members visit, and although this is a fun and joyful time, it can also be challenging trying to keep your home organised while making guests feel welcome.

Plan ahead

In most cases, friends and family who would like to visit will communicate this in advance, giving you enough time to prepare.

Declutter and clean

Guests usually go with the flow - if they find that you're keeping a dirty and cluttered home, they are likely to follow suit. As such, it is important to declutter and clean regularly.

Prepare the guest bedroom

When preparing the guest bedroom, think about all the things you'd like to find in your room. Try to make the sleeping quarters as comfortable as you can with these tips

1. Get new sheets for your guests.

2. Provide comfortable and clean pillows for guests.

3. Use embellished scatter cushions to decorate the bedroom.

4. Although they may not need one, always keep an extra blanket in the closet just in case.

5. Set out a small tray of snacks - should your guests feel a bit hungry before dinner or during the night, they won't have to walk all the way to the kitchen to get something to eat.

6. Sometimes guests forget personal items at home, especially if they've left the packing till the last minute.

With everything in order and ready to go, you can relax and enjoy your time with your loved ones.