These are the top things not to do to ensure your overnight guests want to return.

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Hosting overnight guests is a big undertaking.

Sure, having people over for adinner partyis stressful, but its fleeting.

Hosting Mistakes

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You dont want guests finding any stashed items!

Have a bigger project in mind to start well beforehand?

Check out our31 Days To A Clutter-Free Home.

Not Double-Checking Bathrooms

Guestbathroomscan be out of sight, out of mind, during your everyday life.

Forgetting To Ready Your Pets

Hopefully, any overnight guests are pet lovers like yourself.

Theyll thank you for it!

Orpolishing the good silver!

However, why put unnecessary pressure on yourself to have it fully finished before they arrive?

No need to add extra mess!

But do venture to make yourself available to your guests for both hosting and spending time together.

People dont get as bored as you might think!

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