tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post178483323682781261..comments2024-02-13T05:20:46.558-05:00Comments on A CUP OF JO: 3 tips for having houseguestsJoanna Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-48172697471146109892014-07-23T15:23:35.570-04:002014-07-23T15:23:35.570-04:00I am quite shocked no one mentioned a spare key. I...I am quite shocked no one mentioned a spare key. I always leave my guests with a key to the front door so they feel they can come and go as they please when we aren't spending time together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-64395852150155188252014-07-23T15:19:39.531-04:002014-07-23T15:19:39.531-04:00I am SHOCKED that no one mentioned a spare key. I ...I am SHOCKED that no one mentioned a spare key. I always leave my guests with a key to the front door so they feel they can come and go as they please on days we aren't together. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-72629785990717953632013-10-07T06:23:32.061-04:002013-10-07T06:23:32.061-04:00Nice post...
I always like to do something new in ...Nice post...<br />I always like to do something new in my house, so changes done every time.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sudhirpawar.com/" rel="nofollow">Interior designers in pune</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211864036662817210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-63642976507676002262013-07-22T01:33:25.559-04:002013-07-22T01:33:25.559-04:00i rather not make them too comfortable, so they ca...i rather not make them too comfortable, so they can go home quicker.. I don't see the point of house guests, especially if there are hotels around. If you can't afford a hotel, then you shouldn't be traveling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04493570007478217718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-53541328242706073092013-03-11T16:44:18.059-04:002013-03-11T16:44:18.059-04:00I always buy my house guests a loofa because what&...I always buy my house guests a loofa because what's worse than using a washcloth with body wash?! ugh!Take A Megabitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436843767180584666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-66118221329563519532013-03-05T03:56:35.478-05:002013-03-05T03:56:35.478-05:00Fresh flowers or an air freshener to make the room...Fresh flowers or an air freshener to make the room smell nice, inviting, clean and fresh. Also, a box of tissues is always handy.<br /><br />Maria xx<br /><a href="http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com</a><br> Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399447884850622679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-78149606914005132632013-03-04T12:59:11.879-05:002013-03-04T12:59:11.879-05:00I have a simple wooden tray on the bed with our gu...I have a simple wooden tray on the bed with our guest book to the "Welcome" page. Next to it I have a fancy water bottle that I'd never buy for myself along with a small water glass. Sometimes I place Andes Chocolate mints on each pillow. <br />I slept in our guest bedroom a few nights ago and discovered that it needs two things, better pillows and a beside lamp. Lula Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881125216564021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-54404224847592455102013-03-02T21:43:30.158-05:002013-03-02T21:43:30.158-05:00Great tips! I like to have small sample size thing...Great tips! I like to have small sample size things like toothpaste, etc. just for fun for the guests. Almost making their stay more "hotel-like". I also make ure we have fruit in the house. Everyone loves fruit. For breakfast we put on a pot of coffee with cinnamon and some fresh fruit. Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04275703449658727556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-10952856580837297622013-03-01T09:57:57.521-05:002013-03-01T09:57:57.521-05:00Love this! A super comfy bed, nice bedding,extra b...Love this! A super comfy bed, nice bedding,extra blankets, towels, fresh flowers, have some food items that you know they love, extra toiletries, night light if desired, blinds for window, quiet clock, bedside lamp.<br />I am going to be sure to write down the wifi password next time and some reading material.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912178296552987471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-60575469636483073252013-03-01T03:22:09.072-05:002013-03-01T03:22:09.072-05:00We put a piping hot- hot water bottle in our guest...We put a piping hot- hot water bottle in our guests bed so that when they jump under the covers it is nice and toasty. Best ever!!Moleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022366240787052029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-90854874179058584572013-03-01T00:09:49.121-05:002013-03-01T00:09:49.121-05:00We have a basket just for guests with towels, face...We have a basket just for guests with towels, face wipes, travel-sized toiletries including perfumes, Qtips and cottonballs. Also, some reading material, a lamp, and electrical outlet by the bed.Madelyne Rushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110213384767303646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-41396014586283373722013-02-28T23:36:53.499-05:002013-02-28T23:36:53.499-05:00My sister-in-law has frames in the guest room that...My sister-in-law has frames in the guest room that are easily changeable. Whenever we visit, there are pictures in the room of our children! As if they always have photos up just of us :). It is such a lovely and thoughtful touch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13922609478578593229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-49614044232215551762013-02-28T23:23:45.370-05:002013-02-28T23:23:45.370-05:00you should also give tips on being a house guest i...you should also give tips on being a house guest in nyc --- i feel like my visitors need some tips on how to be better :)emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065479570483784554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-8739825619152781252013-02-28T22:00:02.931-05:002013-02-28T22:00:02.931-05:00What a great post. I also leave out extra towels ...What a great post. I also leave out extra towels and blankets on a chair. People like different things and if they are cold in the middle of night it is there waiting for them.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Mags<br />http://magsmind22.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03149092344684613955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-83453307470596821042013-02-28T21:25:38.431-05:002013-02-28T21:25:38.431-05:00With you on the TP and also: Always have a garbage...With you on the TP and also: Always have a garbage bin in all bathrooms. Hello! Where am I supposed to dispose of my tampon applicator?!beebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01923317453171956046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-87062227121378808632013-02-28T19:58:40.840-05:002013-02-28T19:58:40.840-05:00I bought a nice-looking toilet plunger to keep in ...I bought a nice-looking toilet plunger to keep in the guest bath. Having to tell your host that you backed up the toilet and ask for a plunger is way more embarrassing than asking for more toilet paper! JFAsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400478078199406992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-36286238219013563672013-02-28T19:14:29.968-05:002013-02-28T19:14:29.968-05:00I always leave a bottle of water, a cookie, and a ...I always leave a bottle of water, a cookie, and a napkin bedside. Also, additional toiletries in case they forget, no one wants to impose by asking for an extra razor.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02093400273925537478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-31647834559898426982013-02-28T17:14:25.775-05:002013-02-28T17:14:25.775-05:00Tip for the guest: The best house guest is the one...Tip for the guest: The best house guest is the one who doesn't remake the bed when they leave but they strip the sheets.<br /><br />Tip for the host: A nice touch is when a you put a picture of you and the guest on the nightstand, super warm and welcoming!Fitsoufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558380420314166176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-16637093241825369032013-02-28T16:41:54.511-05:002013-02-28T16:41:54.511-05:00Ugh, we have SO many house guests! I would say we ...Ugh, we have SO many house guests! I would say we have visitors more weekends than not - maybe 30 to 40 weekends of the year. This means endless changing of bed linen, washing of towels, cleaning, cooking - we are basically a B&B without the income! And I am a freak about ironing my guest bed linen. There is nothing nicer than getting into a clean ironed bed, preferably with ironed PJs also. The other thing we do regularly is give up our own bedroom when older relatives stay with us, as generally they are used to sleeping in separate beds and get a better night sleep if one takes the guest room and one the spare room. <br /><br />(I would say, though, that I heartily believe in that old saying, 'Fish and guests stink after three days' - house guests who stay for weeks on end are my biggest bugbear!)angharadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798530134967479471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-68399087398911129812013-02-28T15:43:13.969-05:002013-02-28T15:43:13.969-05:00Great tips! I spent a night once in our guestroom ...Great tips! I spent a night once in our guestroom because I wasn't feeling well and didn't want to wake up my husband. In the morning I was woken up very early by the bright sun. Needless to say, I went out and bought better blinds before we had guests. <br /><br />I always like to leave fresh towels in the room when we have guests. That way, if they get up before us they can help themselves to the shower and not worry about rummaging though the linen closet. <br /><br />I've also recently added a iphone charger. Danielle Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709620363185940364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-80532756500603200972013-02-28T15:27:23.536-05:002013-02-28T15:27:23.536-05:00Definitely fresh flowers, a few magazines and book...Definitely fresh flowers, a few magazines and books, fluffy bath towels and their favourite foods/drinks if you know what they are.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940714462495777436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-30712619037951638912013-02-28T15:16:38.222-05:002013-02-28T15:16:38.222-05:00I make a fancy mini bar, with local chocolates and...I make a fancy mini bar, with local chocolates and nibblies for their room. I'll also leave out some reading material I think they'd like, a small pile of DVDs or a special magazine I'll grab from the newsagent. I love preparing for guests!sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300123715248905978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-63370927188553806602013-02-28T15:07:21.088-05:002013-02-28T15:07:21.088-05:00My biggest pet peeve when staying at someone's...My biggest pet peeve when staying at someone's house is the lack of a bedside lamp/light. I always make sure I have one.<br /><br />There are so many great ideas in the comments here. I'm redoing my guest room now so I will be implementing many of them!Txgrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940600052880352754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-11891321336240573042013-02-28T15:06:37.425-05:002013-02-28T15:06:37.425-05:00LOL. This made me giggle. LOL. This made me giggle. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824442594163794200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-75947300945625575872013-02-28T14:57:18.002-05:002013-02-28T14:57:18.002-05:00a bedside clock!! there is nothing worse (to me) t...a bedside clock!! there is nothing worse (to me) than waking up in the morning (or middle of the night, but hopefully not) and having NO CLUE what time it is, then having to fumble around to check your phone. Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15319517251071778224noreply@blogger.com