Resort Style Living

With all the snow birds wanting to come to Arizona for the winter,

we tend to get quite a few visitors.

 My husband always promises 'resort style living' so I had no choice but to use this title.

This Christmas my brother Jeff and his family will be staying with us.

They arrive in less than 48 hours...

so the countdown begins!

How to make your out of town guests feel welcome.

A Welcome sign.

My kids often make one and stick it to the front door.

It doesn't have to be fancy, they're garunteed to  feel warm and fuzzy all the same.

Greet them at the door step.

After a long day of travel, guests like to see their journey was much anticipated.

Kade's always got that covered. He's famous for waiting out front...for long periods of time!

A clean place to stay.

Having a designated guest room isn't necessary,

as long as it's clean with (fresh linens) and clutter free they'll be comfortable.

Mints
OK, this is kind of a stretch, but I love this.
My sister-in-law has done this for us.
Like I said, resort style living!

Toiletries.

A quick trip to the $1 store

and you'll have items they may have forgotten

...problem solved.

Towels.

Don't give them those ratty/painful to use, old towels,

Buy new if necessary.
Oh, and don't hand them a scrub brush when they are about to
 jump in the shower.
Sorry Carly, that's what you get for showing up
4 hours early!

Reading material.
Who doesn't enjoy looking at magazines?

Plenty of bath Tissue.

Nothing's more embarrassing than shouting

"I need some toilet paper!"

Thermostat.
If they aren't used to the Arizona heat, crank up your a/c.
If they aren't used to the freezing cold, crank up your furnace.

OK, maybe there is...

sheepishly asking for a plunger,

(so be sure to stock their bathroom with one).

Last tip for hosting company

Serve them breakfast.

I'll most likely be serving my breakfast quiche

with cranberry orange muffins and

freshly squeezed juice.

After that, it's cereal & toast.

Enjoy your friends and family!