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Provide a Quiet Retreat for Your Overnight Guests  by: Aldene Fredenburg If you’ve got family or friends visiting you, more than likely you’re glad to see them, and they you. But even with the best of relationships, your guests (and you) are going to need some quiet time away from each other. Turning your guest room into a haven filled with the essentials and a few luxuries will go a long way toward providing your guests with an enjoyable stay. Your guest room should be quiet, clean, and attractive, and be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. A CD player with CDs representing your guests’ favorite style of music will be welcomed, as will a collection of favorite books and magazines. Extra blankets for cold weather sleeping can be draped over the bed or a chair in the room. Make sure you have on hand some basic food items. A mini-fridge with spring water, juices, or teas will be welcome, as will a stock of granola bars, crackers, jams or cheeses. A basket of fresh fruit is another healthy addition to your guest room. Add a few luxurious touches, like some gourmet chocolates, to make your guests feel really pampered. For cooler weather, have a way for your guests to heat up water or milk for hot chocolate or tea, and be sure to provide the ingredients. A steamy cup of gourmet hot chocolate on a cold night will be e memorable event! Make it easy for your guests to provide for their own needs. Make sure they’ve got plenty of towels, facecloths, soaps, and lotions for their own personal care. You might even want to provide a bathrobe like some hotels do, in case they forgot to pack their own, and some new terrycloth slippers. Toothpaste and toothbrushes in their original packaging may save you or your guests a trip to the nearest drugstore. Providing your guests with their own space within your house, and making it easy for them to meet their own personal needs while they are visiting you, will ease the stress that sometime comes with housing people overnight, and will add to the enjoyment of the visit, for them and for you. About The Author Aldene Fredenburg is a freelance writer living in southwestern New Hampshire. She has written numerous articles for local and regional newspapers and for a number of Internet websites, including Tips and Topics. She expresses her opinions periodically on her blog, http://beyondagendas.blogspot.com. This article was posted on August 21, 2006   View More Videos from the "Family" category: How to Cope with Diabetes in the Family Bathroom Safety Online Freebees for Families De Palm Island, Aruba - Wet & Wild - Activities on Voyage.tv   Read More Articles from the "Family" Category: Beach Weddings by Jason Hennessey Baby Shower Ideas, Throw The New Mom A Surprise! by Jon Pankhurst Why Buy Property in Alicante Spain by Lee Smith Key Steps for Removing Stains by Vincent Platania Spend More Time With Your Family This Holiday Season: Host A Caroling Party by Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes The Will Isn';t Fair - How Do I Contest It? by Tim Bishop That's My Baby! A Complete Guide About Baby Photos by Linda E. Joy Being a Great Client: Successful Interior Design Relationships by Melissa Galt Too Young to Survive? by LeAnn R. Ralph A Resolution Worth Keeping by Deborah Martin << Back to "Family" Index

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