Entertaining Guests Done Easy!

The holidays are coming fast and time to think about entertaining guests in your home. If you have guests coming to spend a few days, don't panic just prepare!

With a few simple ideas, you can be well on your way to hosting your guests and having a wonderful time. Cancel any stress you might be feeling and follow these tips.

1. Find some make ahead meals that you can freeze now to pull out when the guests arrive. Plan your menus now so that you know what you will be serving. The idea here is to spend the least amount of time in your kitchen when the guests come to call and the most time enjoying your guests and your family!

2. Where will you put your guests? Clean the rooms where they will be staying. Dust, vacuum,and change the sheets. Open the windows for a few minutes to air out the room. You may need to use an air freshener or candle to make it smell inviting. There is nothing like fresh flowers by the bed to make your guests feel welcome!

Why not put together a welcome basket with goodies, bottled water, some toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner in their basket. Put towels on the bed so they can have easy access to them. Place a couple of hooks on the back of the door for them to hang their towels on. You can find hooks in many stores just for this use.

3. Come up with some fun activities to do. What's happening in the town where you live? Have a list just in case everyone is looking for something fun to do. Maybe a play, a movie, or a holiday lights display.

4.Have a puzzle on hand. If you stick a puzzle in a corner on a small table it is like a magnet. Young and old will get involved trying to put it together. Have some games available as well. Stock up on popcorn and make sure you have some movies to watch at home if everyone is in the mood to just stay in and relax.

5.Make some goodies before the guests arrive. Try and use recipes that you can freeze. Then pull out at a moment's notice to bake or if already baked to serve.

No need to fear if you follow these simple steps for entertaining guests who will be staying at your home during the holidays Don't be afraid to use paper ware except for the special holiday dining days. Everyone will be glad that you have made meal clean up so quick and easy.

So bring on the guests! Don't worry just plan ahead and get ready now so you can spend all your time entertaining the easy way and enjoying your guests and your family!