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It is officially Summer and the season of fun is underway! The kids are out of school and parties and BBQs are the norm. I love Summer because we are off our school schedule and every day is so much more relaxed than the rest of the year. During the Summer, we have birthdays, BBQs, and local fair days and they all involve having guests into our home. As a mom of two, I’m always looking for ways to streamline any process and entertaining is no different. When I get my home ready for company, it comes down to 3 steps: Cleaning, Candles and Charmin!
Cleaning. When you know that guests will be in your home, we all want our surroundings to be clutter and dirt-free. My advice is to do a little cleaning every single day. I believe the key to a clean home is daily maintenance. Putting everything in its place at the end of each day helps a lot. Keep up with the dishes daily and spot clean the kitchen and bathroom at least every other day. That way, when you are having guests over, getting your home in tip-top shape won’t be a week-long, stressful project! All I really have to do the day of an event is vacuum and finishing cleaning bathrooms. Stress-free cleaning at its finest.
Candles. To me, a home just isn’t complete without fragrance. I believe in aromatherapy and setting a mood. Candles just do it for me! I always have a stash of good candles, and lighting a candle in each room is my last step before company arrives. I especially love a nice candle burning in the bathrooms (beach fragrances are my favorite) to keep it fresh for guests. Speaking of…
Charmin. The last thing I want to do is worry about running out of toilet tissue in our bathrooms. We stock up on Charmin and rely on their clog-free guarantee so we don’t have to fret about plumbing issues. With so many folks in and out of the bathrooms when guests are over, it can be a very real possibility with other brands.
The next time you prepare for Summer guests, make it easy on yourself with my three steps: Cleaning, Candles, and Charmin. You’ll be glad you did!
What are your best tips for getting ready for guests?
Great tips! I’m envious of your awesome cleaning schedule. I never seem to be able to stay on top of it, and it’s always a long process before guests come over. Thanks for the reminder to try to do better!
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I love finding ways to streamline a task, thanks for reading!
Your house must smell wonderful! I love candles and have them throughout my house. I love having a easy meals and self-serve snacks so guest feel at home.
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Love those tips!
I like using candles but ones that are softer in scent. I mainly use them in the guest bathroom.
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first Charmin paper toilet brand rocks lol. second I’m with you on the candles and keeping positive decor(only good vibes) not for nothing but when im in the bathroom or any room in the house i like to look at positive quotes.
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Yes, Sacha, I hear you loud and clear! Charmin and good vibes all around 🙂
Great tips – it’s always great to be stocked, and having the candles burning, makes it welcoming and fresh!
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Thanks Jamie!
Asking a hostess for toilet paper is the worse. Keeping it stocked is so important:)
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Chastity, I totally agree! We keep it stocked at all times!
I never want to run out of toilet paper either when we have house guests! I always stock up the basket before they come over!
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Hi Jamie! Yep, same here, I stock up my TP bin and call it a day!
I think cleaning a little everyday is a brilliant idea, I just wish I could follow through with it. It’s so hard to want to clean when my kids just mess it up with in 10 mins after cleaning it.
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Hi Pamela! I know, believe me, my kids do the same thing but I just try to keep on truckin’!
Very nicely done ! Cleaning and candles has a nice ring to it,too ! It’s like the title of a chick flick,lol !
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Haha, thanks Tricia! I’d say that chick flick I’m sure 🙂
This is great! I rarely have quests but when I do, I do the same! I run around and get it done quickly! Love Charmin!
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Thanks Jeanine! I agree, I prefer to spend my time enjoying the time rather than stressing out. Charmin rocks!