Holiday Hosting Hacks: How to Get Your Home Ready for Guests
With the holiday season just around the corner, it's time to roll up your sleeves, put on your favorite playlist, and transform your home into a warm and inviting haven for your loved ones. Here are six essential tips to elevate your holiday hosting skills and create lasting memories.
Deep Clean + Declutter
Start by giving your living spaces a thorough cleaning and decluttering. Not only will this make your home more inviting, but it will also ensure your guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. A sparkling-clean and clutter-free home sets the perfect stage for holiday festivities.
Set the Vibe
Holidays can bring such a strong feeling of nostalgia. The best way to create the perfect holiday atmosphere is to make sure all of your senses are engaged. Use seasonal hand soaps, scented candles, and room sprays to fill your space with delightful scents. Enhance the ambiance with warm, soft lighting from candles or dimmer switches, and add a touch of holiday spirit with your favorite tunes and festive decor.
Organize Your Kitchen + Pantry
Elevate your holiday cooking experience by organizing your kitchen in advance. Get rid of expired items, invest in matching serveware to simplify serving, and use labels on cabinets and storage containers to make things easily accessible for your guests.
Guest Room Essentials
Ensure your guest room is well-equipped with fresh linens, extra pillows, blankets, and thoughtful amenities like water, a phone charger, a local treat, and a bedside lamp. Don't forget to stock up on essential toiletries for the guest bathroom.
Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
Shaving cream and razors
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss
Makeup remover, face wash, and lotion
Qtips, cotton balls, and feminine hygiene products
Bath towels and washcloths
Entertainment Options
The key to keeping the chaos away is to make sure your guests have a memorable time during their visit. Here are a few ideas of what I love to do during the holiday season:
Stay in for a game night with board games or puzzles
Find local activities like shopping or ice skating
Bake seasonal treats to serve with hot cocoa
Plan a holiday movie night with one of the classics
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