Tips To Get Your Home Ready to Entertain For The Holidays



With guest season (also known as THE HOLIDAYS) coming at you fast and furious, you want to be sure your home is cozy, but with that fresh-as-spring feel — as opposed to that musty-damp-winter feel.
Here’s how to make that happen.

1. Deck the Halls, Inside and Out
Deep clean inside and out. Organize your home especially if you have guests who will be staying over. Cleaning and organizing will not only make your home guest ready, but it will make entertaining easier in an organized space.

2. Spiff up the exterior
Spruce up your curb appeal, check the lighting, and sweep the walkways or steps that your guests will take. Give the lawn or plants care or, if you live in a cold climate, make sure the ice and snow are cleared.  Do your holiday decorating and make you home look like it is holiday ready.

3. Stock Up on Guest Supplies
Be prepared by making sure you have a stock of holiday entertaining essentials. Towels, sheets, pillows, shampoos, etc. Keep these on a shelf that is designated for guests. This way it's easy to find just what you need when a visiting friend or family member needs it.

Make sure you stock up on glasses, dishes, party service items and entertainment essentials.

4. Make the Inside of Your Home Warm and Inviting
  Fluff or change out living room pillows or accessories. Add decor on the mantle and place candles throughout the home.

5. Plan menus for each of your events and have plenty of food and drink on hand.
Try to buy things on sale or wholesale. Have some food items precooked and ready to serve. Plan menus that can easily be prepared each evening for a gathering.


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