 | Making a house guest feel welcome starts with imagining that you are a guest in your own house. By Alice Langholt |
This holiday will have a lot of people hosting and being houseguests. Bringing two families into one household is stressful for both parties. However, there are a few things that you as host can do that will make your guests feel at home and ease the stress on you as well. |
Millions of people suffer from a debilitating fear of houseguests. How do you know if you are suffering? Does the sound of the doorbell sends chills down your spine? The minute a friend or family member suggests getting together to catch up, do you immediately chime in to suggest a public place? |
 | You've been informed without much notice that a houseguest will be staying over. Here are some ways to get mobilized so you appear gracious and prepared rather than hassled and on the spot. Even if you're not happy at the idea of surprise houseguests, everyone feels better when they are prepared. By Alice Langholt |
 | If you want to prepare a guest room that is truly welcoming, imagine that you just opened a hotel and need to impress the guests. By Caroline Roberts |
