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The holidays mean delicious food,
fun traditions, and quality time with
loved ones. For some, however,
the holidays also mean relatives
invading their home, cramped
spaces, and long lines for the
bathroom. Use these tips to survive
holiday house guests without losing
your mind.
Turn your guest room into a resortlike
retreat with freshly laundered
sheets, towels, and some
entertainment, like family-friendly
books or movies, that will make
their quarters feel like home. Keep
extra rolls of toilet paper visible
and within easy reach, so guests
have no excuse to go rummaging
through cabinets. Quick tip: If their
room is particularly relaxing, your
company is more likely to spend
time in there, giving you some
much-needed alone time.
Create a festive atmosphere with
scented candles in warm winter
scents like cinnamon, cranberry,
and pumpkin spice really set the
tone for the holidays. You can also
play soft music in the background
while gathering together to set
There’s nothing worse than a house
bursting at the seams with hungry
houseguests. Keep your kitchen
stocked with easy snacks so you
won’t have to whip up a full holiday
dinner every time someone’s
stomach starts rumbling. Hummus
and veggies are a healthy snack, or
for those with a sweet tooth, keep
a jar of cookies handy.
It’s especially important to be a
flexible person who goes with the
flow and adapts to the needs of
others when guests are staying
with you. Last-minute changes
to holiday plans will happen, and
it’s easy to get frustrated by that.
However, as a gracious host, be as
accommodating as possible.
When it’s cold outside, guests may
try to stay in the house. Spending
too much time in the same house
with the same people may cause
some tension. Be sure to plan an
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big, cozy bed is the perfect place to
escape an obnoxious houseguest.
Enjoy your special space.
Most houseguests feel better when
they’re able to help cook breakfast
or clean the kitchen after preparing
a big meal — let ‘em pitch in! You
don’t have to do everything alone,
and doing some housework may
help release some of that pent-up
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