How to Help a Guest Staying Overnight Feel at HomeUse this search feature to quickly find the information you’re looking for. Overnight Guest: How to Help Her Feel at Home. Sharing some information with your visitor will go a long way toward making her feel at home in your home. 
Before your friends or family arrive, tell them about any activities the family has planned during this time. Prior to their arrival, send brochures on activities in your area and a list of restaurants. Ask them to look the information over and let you know what they'd like to during their stay. Upon arrival, consider providing her with a print out of your family's daily routine. What time does the family usually get up for breakfast? Is it a serve-yourself affair? When is lunch and dinner? When do the kids usually nap? Do you go for afternoon walks? What time does everyone usually go to bed? Make it clear they can adopt any routine they like, but at least they'll know what the rest of the family is up to. There's nothing worse for a visitor than sitting her room wondering what the day holds in store for her. You want her to feel like a treasured VIP - not a prisoner. Once They Arrive, Give them the Royal Tour If you don't want to be waiting on them hand and foot, you'd better show them where everything is: -- How to use the coffeemaker. -- Where the coffee and breakfast foods are kept. -- Where bowls, cups, glasses and plates are stored. -- Where you hide the napkins and cutlery. -- How to use the microwave. -- How to use the remote for the TV and DVD player. Finally, give them their freedom! If you have a second car, let them poke around the area by themselves if they're so inclined. Give them a key to the house so they can go for a walk and get back inside. If all this feels like too much trouble, consider reserving a room for your guests at a nearby hotel. But, if you're prepared, you can have as much fun as your guests. Happy Entertaining! Visitor Bathroom Must-Haves
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