Thanks so much for all the great ideas on how to set up a guest room to be extra welcoming and comfortable for folks who are visiting you during the holidays (or any time!)
I put together a couple of goodie baskets based on your recommendations. The first is a food basket with bottled water, chocolate bars and bags of snacky things such as banana chips, trail mix, corn nuts, and salted peanuts. I plan to feed him extra well while he's here, but he's on vacation after all.
I put this basket on the bathroom counter. It has all the toiletries I could think of that he might use while here. Tooth care items, a shower sponge, bath wash, shaving cream, deodorant, and Advil.
I plan to put out extra towels and of course tissue and toilet paper. I ordered a luggage rack so he can conveniently leave his suitcase open. I cleaned everything from top to bottom and think the space will be as welcoming as can be when he gets here.
The weather in Dublin is clear, as it is in San Francisco, so hopefully, there won't be any issues with the flight.
Let's get this party started!!!
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The luggage rack is a great idea! I do not like to put my suitcase on the floor, and sometimes there is not even room for that in a guest bedroom. Kudos to you for thinking of these things.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
The luggage rack is a great idea! I do not like to put my suitcase on the floor, and sometimes there is not even room for that in a guest bedroom. Kudos to you for thinking of these things.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
The luggage rack is a great idea! I do not like to put my suitcase on the floor, and sometimes there is not even room for that in a guest bedroom. Kudos to you for thinking of these things.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
You must be so excited with your son coming to visit! Safe travels for him and have a wonderful time!
You must be so excited with your son coming to visit! Safe travels for him and have a wonderful time!
You must be so excited with your son coming to visit! Safe travels for him and have a wonderful time!
What great baskets! Can I come and stay next?
What great baskets! Can I come and stay next?
What great baskets! Can I come and stay next?
Awww, the mom with the mostest. Just getting our first real taste of Winter weather in the DFW area, and the quilts are out in my house. Cold weather is so much better than the tornado scare earlier in the week. Change of seasons can be stressful. I remember friends from Ireland saying it’s always cold there, so while your weather is cold enough for comforters, it will be warm in your hearts. Enjoy!
Awww, the mom with the mostest. Just getting our first real taste of Winter weather in the DFW area, and the quilts are out in my house. Cold weather is so much better than the tornado scare earlier in the week. Change of seasons can be stressful. I remember friends from Ireland saying it’s always cold there, so while your weather is cold enough for comforters, it will be warm in your hearts. Enjoy!
Awww, the mom with the mostest. Just getting our first real taste of Winter weather in the DFW area, and the quilts are out in my house. Cold weather is so much better than the tornado scare earlier in the week. Change of seasons can be stressful. I remember friends from Ireland saying it’s always cold there, so while your weather is cold enough for comforters, it will be warm in your hearts. Enjoy!
Hurray for clear flying weather in both locations! It looks like you’ve got everything any guest could possibly want/need! That was a very helpful blog to lots of us & a luggage rack is a great idea! Now, let the fun begin!
Hurray for clear flying weather in both locations! It looks like you’ve got everything any guest could possibly want/need! That was a very helpful blog to lots of us & a luggage rack is a great idea! Now, let the fun begin!
Hurray for clear flying weather in both locations! It looks like you’ve got everything any guest could possibly want/need! That was a very helpful blog to lots of us & a luggage rack is a great idea! Now, let the fun begin!
What joy to welcome Ahren home again!! Love the variety of treats you’ve added to his room for his comfort and enjoyment!
Hugs!
What joy to welcome Ahren home again!! Love the variety of treats you’ve added to his room for his comfort and enjoyment!
Hugs!
What joy to welcome Ahren home again!! Love the variety of treats you’ve added to his room for his comfort and enjoyment!
Hugs!
It seems as though you are all ready! Yay for clear skies for air travel – and yay for Ahren coming for Christmas! Enjoy yourselves, and when you’re ready you can regale us with all your adventures.
It seems as though you are all ready! Yay for clear skies for air travel – and yay for Ahren coming for Christmas! Enjoy yourselves, and when you’re ready you can regale us with all your adventures.
It seems as though you are all ready! Yay for clear skies for air travel – and yay for Ahren coming for Christmas! Enjoy yourselves, and when you’re ready you can regale us with all your adventures.
Sounds as if you are ready! I did think of one more thing- I make sure there is space and empty hangars in the closet. I use it for my seasonal clothes so I always check that. Have fun and I hope for good weather too.
Sounds as if you are ready! I did think of one more thing- I make sure there is space and empty hangars in the closet. I use it for my seasonal clothes so I always check that. Have fun and I hope for good weather too.
Sounds as if you are ready! I did think of one more thing- I make sure there is space and empty hangars in the closet. I use it for my seasonal clothes so I always check that. Have fun and I hope for good weather too.