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Organizing Tips For a Great Holiday Season

It’s never too early to start preparing your home for overnight holiday guests. There’s a lot you can do now to avoid stress toward the end of the year.

Here are some tips on preparing your home for holiday guest to enjoy a great time together.

{How to prepare for holiday guests}

Make an Itinerary

Contact your friends and family about their travel plans. If they plan to drive, find out when they intend to arrive and how long they plan to stay.

For loved ones who plan to fly, ask them to forward you their flight schedule, including the airline and flight number.

Mark your calendar and make a plan for how your guests will get from the airport to your home.

Gather Guest Supplies

Check your linen closet for essentials like extra towels, pillows, comforters and throw blankets.

Launder the items and place them in your guest bedroom so they’ll be ready to go when they’re needed.

Start Seasonal Cleaning

Rooms like your living room, guest bedroom and guest bathroom could use a seasonal deep clean. Dust, vacuum and wipe down horizontal spaces like baseboards and windowsills.

Clear up space for clothing and maybe add a shoe rack for storage

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