House Guests

Once upon a time, people had friends over just for fun. Then Martha Stewart crashed our party and everything changed. Entertaining became a performance. Don’t even consider having guests without...

If you have a small apartment you tend to not want people over a lot, but it is not always so convenient. Your family will want to visit from time to time. There are things you can do to get your...

Guests coming to spend the night can be a nice treat. It can also be your worse nightmare. Having everything prepared can make everything much easier.

House guests can be a mixed blessing. It's wonderful to have your friends and family close by again, but it can also be stressful for both you and them. With a little bit of planning, you can...

Want to get rid of your company but not sure how to do so without offending them? Here are a few simple tips to help you get rid of those dinner guests that just won't leave.

My husband is a university professor and researcher. His job brings our family in contact with people from other countries on a regular basis. As a result, we have had many opportunities to have...

We have house guests year round and love to have them enjoy a nice and relaxing vacation. Providing guests with a perfect guest room where they can withdraw and have a good night of sleep is an...

Want to make your house-guests feel special and most importantly, comfortable? Make them feel as if they're at home, away from home, with these tips.

Being in the military (and currently stationed in Hawaii), we have become quite experienced with having guests and treating them to unique vacations. Here are some ideas on how to make your...

If you are having overnight guests, whether they're friends or family, you should try to do your best to make them feel at home. Here's how to be a great hostess for your overnight guests.

Maybe your friends and family are coming into town to stay a few nights or you have a babysitter coming in to spend the night with your kids. Whatever the case, welcoming overnight guests is...

With all of the conveniences that modern life offers, it is sometimes easy to forget how vulnerable it can feel to be someone's house guest. While warm intentions go a long way in helping someone...

Your guests don't have to believe they're at the Ritz Carlton, but if you design your guest room like a hotel room, there's built in luxury to be had! Focus on small details to make a guest room...

Having overnight guests? Besides the usual house cleaning and extra sprucing up, there are a few things you should do to prepare your home for overnight guests.

Allowing overnight guests like family and friends to spend the night in your home can be both enjoyable and stressful. You want to spend time with them but you don't want them to be uncomfortable...

After college, having friends over is no long really a "yo, the beers over there!" in many situations. There are of course casual get togethers, but sometimes it's nice to have a little...

Staying in the home of a friend or family member can be a wonderful experience for an out-of-town guest. Unfortunately, this stay also has the potential to become a nightmare. When hosting...

Many people will be entertaining guests over the holidays. Overnight guests will be much more comfortable with some simple easy to do tips. The idea is to make them feel at much as home as...

So, your friends are finally coming down from the big city to visit. Now, you're wondering how to entertain them. Nightclubs...does every place in town close down by 10 pm? Try this step by step...

Friends passing through town and family coming in for a visit can leave anyone playing host to welcome, or unwelcome, overnight guests. Though hosting visitors overnight in your home can be...

It can be easy to entertain house guests with a little planning and preparation. The following steps will provide ideas that will come in handy for planned visits or unexpected company.

One of the tried and true ways to make a house guest feel at home is to set up a guest bedroom. However, if you do not have a guest house or a formal guest bedroom, present your guests with a cozy...

A formal guest bedroom will give house guests privacy during their visit and limit the number of personal sacrifices made by household members. Follow the tips below, to create a room especially...

Setting up a budget for house guests will help you enjoy quality time with your company without the burden of paying for the visit long after they are gone. Follow the tips below to ensure a happy...

Hosting weekend house guests takes some planning. Along with figuring out what you’ll serve for meals and where the guests will sleep, you will probably want to come up with some ideas for...

Welcome baskets are a a simple yet gracious gesture will get any visit off to the right start. Follow the tips below to create a welcome basket your house guests will cherish for years to come.

If you've already had kids, you know the tremendous life-suck that babies (especially newborns) perform on a normally well-balanced adults. If your kids are still little, you'll be very prepared...

Here comes that couple you like so much, about to stay in your house for a visit. Only this time, they have a baby! This isn't going to be the usual trip, where you relax around the pool, go out...

Summer means friends and family visiting from afar. Make their time with you enjoyable and memorable by being a gracious summer host.

Although it seemed like a temporary arrangement at the time, the houseguests you invited to stay for a little while have now taken up permanent residence. Use these strategies to uproot your...

Summer can be a fun time, and with a little planning ahead you can get your home ready for a variety of activities. Your guests will surely enjoy staying with you in your newly made over home....

Whether you're inviting a business associate, a potential mate or a new neighbor to your home for the first time, you want to make a good first impression. The ambiance, style and organization, or...

Most people have, at one point or another, found themselves in a situation where they have house guests that stay too long and just don't want to leave. Whether they have come for a few hours or a...

You’re excited that your family from out of town is coming to visit this weekend, but you have no idea what to do with them! You want them to enjoy their time with you, but you may be searching...

If you have overnight guests coming to your house, it’s a nice gesture to make up a guest basket to put in the guest room. Here’s what you’ll need.

Nothing beats entertaining at home. What's more civilized (and fun) than throwing a nice big dinner party for twenty of your closest friends. With a little thought and advanced planning, you can...

If your home is in a popular vacation spot or just a great place to stay, you may find yourself entertaining a lot of unwanted guests. Before too long, you may find yourself running a hotel...

Some people live in places that attract guests because of nearby attractions or natural beauty. Those people lucky enough to live nearby popular destinations often give and get more invitations...

Have a dinner party planned, and it's a group that includes some fussy eaters? Maybe you have a vegetarian, a vegetable hater, and a guest on a low-carb diet, all in the same room? Follow these...

Knowing that houseguests will be coming can put your nerves on edge, especially when they tend to be difficult houseguests. Preparation is your key to not only surviving, but possibly enjoying the...

When you have a friend or relative come to visit, and they plan on bringing another guest (their family pet) you could be in for a change in environment. But, if you plan ahead, their visit can be...

You've invited some dear friends to stay with you for a few days during their summer or winter holidays. You haven't seen them since college, so you're a little nervous about entertaining. Mostly,...

When planning a party, a person tries to make sure guests will be happy and have a good time. However, there is always the chance that there will be that one guest who gets out of control,...

You never prepare yourself for how much it costs to have house guests. You would think that since your guests have traveled to you, that they are the ones spending the money. However, once you add...

Whether your guests are staying overnight or spending a week in your home, it is always a nice idea to make them feel as welcome as possible. Little things, like putting your guest's favorite soap...

Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill are coming for 10 days and you haven't a clue what do to with them. Do not fear! Sometimes entertaining is as simple as a private room and some fresh brewed coffee.

You love having your friends and family visit, but getting the house ready is a ton of work. You'll need to strip the beds, scrub the bath and put out a welcome mat--and that's all before they...