How To Prepare for Unexpected Guests

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In lieu of allowing unexpected guests to catch you off-guard, we'll show you how to take steps to ensure you can host guests at the drop of a hat - without breaking a sweat. Uninvited guests will feel like guests of honor with these tips and you'll win an award for hostess with the mostess...or you should!

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Unexpected Guest Preparation: Beverages

The first thing to do when a guest--expected or unexpected--arrives in your home is to offer him or her a drink. To prep for an unexpected guest, you should always have the fixings for a good drink on hand. Not a full bar, mind you. Just enough to give a selection of booze and soft drinks. Read More

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Unexpected Guest Preparation: Food

Being prepped with eats for an unexpected guest is tough. You don't need to have a full Thanksgiving dinner on standby every day of the year, but keeping your pantry stocked with some entertaining staples is wise. Try to have some fancy crackers and jarred spreads at the ready. Read More

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Unexpected Guest Preparation: Prepping Your Home

If you're put on the spot with an unexpected guest, you'll want to have your home in order. If having a fully cleaned house all the time isn't an option, we'll give you some short cuts on how to appear like you have a prepped home without needing to constantly clean. Read More

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