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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Planning for House Guests 101: Making your Home Feel Like Theirs

Ways to make your guests feel welcome without killing yourself in the process.

My family is comprised of east coast nomads, meaning we all live up and down the I-95 corridor, and we make frequent toll contributions in an effort to stay close-knit even though we all live far from each other. Living long distance from family and friends means our home is a regular bed and breakfast for hosting those who travel the all the way to see us. Over the years, I've relaxed in my attempt to be the perfect Martha-Stewart-esque hostess with the mostess, and see a visit from loved ones as an opportunity for them to experience a day in the life of our little family. While I make sure that I maximize my effort on cleanliness and comfort for their stay, I don't want to tire myself so much in house and food prep that I can't even …

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