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April 13, 2016

7 Ways to Prepare for Houseguests This Spring

Written by christie 18 Comments
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I’m prepping for spring visitors with these Tips and Ways to Prepare for Houseguests This Spring. This post is sponsored by SheSpeaks/Walmart. All opinions are my own.

Ways to prepare for houseguests this spring7 Ways to Prepare for Houseguests This Spring

Hello, spring! I am absolutely loving the spring weather we’re having in Florida right now. Cool mornings and nights and beautiful sunshine days, the perfect time for family and friends to come down and visit Orlando! And speaking of visiting, there are definitely many opportunities for house guests to drop by and see us! So I’m getting the house ready with these 7 Ways to Prepare for Houseguests This Spring. Grab your best tips for welcoming spring visitors and ways to save BIG on essentials for your home this April.

Clean the Clutter

Seems obvious. A clean room is a happy room. Making sure that your guests have plenty of space to stretch their legs helps them feel welcomed. By cleaning out the extra clutter and giving folks plenty of space to spread out is a simple thing that you can do to prepare for houseguests. You can also grab these essential cleaning tips.

How to prep for houseguests

Bring in Color

I love adding a bit of inspiration from nature into the home, especially when folks come to stay. Adding a touch of color from fresh flowers makes the room so bright and cheery for spring! Think about adding a few small vases around the room to give your guests a smile.

Offer Storage

I think the most intimidating parts of staying at someone’s home is feeling like everything is too perfect. You don’t want to move the pretty vase or the stack of books to make room for your luggage. I think one of the biggest things you can do is offer a spot for folks to put their stuff down and make themselves at home.

Tips to prepare for houseguests

Add a Pleasing Room Scent

Double check for sensitivities before guests arrive, but I always love a fresh scent coming into a room. A lightly scented candle can enhance your guests’ senses and make them feel welcomed.

Change the Sheets

It seems pretty “duh!” but for some reason it’s always the last thing that I remember to do. Changing out the sheets for fresh linens (I even fluff them in the dryer before placing on the bed) is always appreciated by guests. I love to pull out the fancy thread count sheets too!

How to prepare for houseguests

Make Bedtime a Breeze

I sleep much differently than my husband. While he goes for a flat pillow (sometimes) and a sheet, I’m covered up with 3 blankets and 2 pillows. Hey, I don’t judge. But since everyone sleeps differently, I like to have lots of comforts ready for guests to grab, like extra sets of comfy blankets and pillows for bedtime. And in case my guests like a bedtime drink, I love to have teacups, tea bags and even a nighttime snack ready to go too.

Set Out Home Comforts

Don’t just set things out for looks! Offer your guests items to touch and use, like a stack of books for nighttime reading. Having a set of towels ready and even some nightstand goodies like tissues, water and maybe some chocolates (uh, yeah!), let’s you tell your guests to make themselves comfortable without saying a word.

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Be Ready with This DIY Toiletry Basket

I HATE when I forget a toiletry from home. But somehow, it never fails that I forget one of my bathroom toiletries. Instead on having your guests feel embarrassed, offer this DIY Toiletry Basket for your guests to grab anything they may have forgotten. Check out some of the essentials we’re offering our houseguests this spring:

  • Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste
  • Gillette Mach3 Sensitive Disposable Razors
  • Febreze Linen & Sky Air Effects
  • Feminine Products
  • Toothbrushes
  • Extra Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper

PG savings at Walmart

I love offering well-known and well-loved products from P&G brands. But if you’re like me, those prices start to add up. You know what’s the BEST part of all of these toiletry basket essentials we grabbed this spring? They’re all on sale! Right now is the perfect time to stock up on your guest toiletry basket and your home’s everyday essentials with the April Stock Up and Save event at Walmart. Throughout the month of April, you can grab BIG savings on the products you love most:

  • Bounty Select-A-Size 12-Pack Mega Roll
  • Tide 100 oz. Original HE Liquid Laundry Detergent
  • Pampers Swaddlers Huge Box
  • Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Shampoo, 23.7 oz.
  • Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Conditioner, 23.7 oz.
  • Febreze Air Effects Linen & Sky
  • Dawn Original 75 oz.
  • Gillette MACH3 Sensitive Disposable 3-Pack
  • Venus Sensitive Disposable 3-Pack
  • Gain 100 oz. Original Liquid Laundry Detergent
  • Charmin Ultra Strong 36 Double-Roll Pack
  • Crest Pro-Health Advanced Toothpaste

And for even bigger savings, check out your Ibotta app starting April 11th for extra savings and rewards when you buy P&G products. Check out the full details and savings at www.stockupandsave.com AND be sure to join the April Stock Up & Save Event on Facebook for the latest updates.

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We are ready to welcome our spring visitors to our home and to Orlando thanks to the #StockUpSave savings at Walmart and these tips for preparing for houseguests!

House guest tips

What are your best tips to prepare for houseguests?

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  1. Catherine S says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    These are all great tips. I sure do need to get rid of some of the clutter.

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  2. MELISASource says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    My favorite thing to do is to get those fancy little shell shaped soaps when visitors come. I think it makes it feel like a hotel.

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  3. Robin rue says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    These are great tips. We don’t have people stay here often, but it’s good to be prepared.

    Reply
  4. Brandy says

    April 13, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    I never have house guests, but this makes me wish I had an area for house guests because you make your place look so inviting!

    Reply
  5. Liz Mays says

    April 13, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    These are great ideas. We’ll be having a guest for a week next month and I still haven’t done any prep!

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  6. Jeanine says

    April 13, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    Wonderful ideas! I usually do all of the above plus stress and freak out which is awful and so not helpful at all.

    Reply
  7. Ann Bacciaglia says

    April 13, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    These are great tips for preparing for guests. I am looking at changing the curtains and bedding in my spare room to freshen it up.

    Reply
  8. Dandi D says

    April 14, 2016 at 7:23 am

    We don’t have house guests very often, but I really enjoy making everything nice when we do.

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  9. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    April 14, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Thank you for this article.
    There are many smart tips here to spruce up your home.

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  10. sheila ressel says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:07 am

    These are wonderful tips that are sure to make any guest feel comfortable and welcome.

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  11. Nicole Escat says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:27 am

    These are all awesome tips. I must take some notes and remember every detail. Thanks for sharing this.

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  12. Ryan Escat says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Thanks for the tips and ideas! It would be helpful. Glad you share it.

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  13. monica says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:19 am

    I’m so exciting for the friends we are welcoming soon! The little product basket is a brilliant and welcoming idea!

    Reply
  14. Crystal says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    I love hosting guests! It’s an excuse to get out the good towels, to have the tastiest appetizers in the house, and the yummiest candles burning. Need to make a basket.

    Reply
  15. Raijea says

    April 15, 2016 at 12:42 am

    Yes, I’m in the process of getting my house together so this is perfect timing. I’ll let you know how it goes

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  16. Rosey says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:00 am

    Walmart is definitely the place to go to stock up. Their prices can’t be beat!

    Reply
  17. Toni | BoulderLocavore says

    April 15, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I literally just aired out our guest room and replaced all the sheets with a newly purchased set yesterday. I love having a basket of small gifts and toiletries for guests when they come. I want their visit to feel special.

    Reply
  18. Katherine G says

    April 15, 2016 at 10:21 am

    These are great tips. Walmart is always my go to for household essentials. They always have great prices.

    Reply

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