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By: Sleepover Survival | Cate Morris' Weblog

Sleepover Survival | Cate Morris' Weblog — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:29:31 +0000

[…] is in full swing, much like it is in your houses. A few weeks ago I posted blogs about being a house guest, and being a host, since this time of the year finds us as both. Right now, our house is […]

By: Cate Morris

Cate Morris — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:24:30 +0000

In reply to gabulmer. The greatest joys of life are experienced in relationship, which I think is a big part of the reason we love to host. So many people add to our lives in their visits. From what you have written, I would venture that relationships are valuable to you too, and that value fuels the efforts you put into them. Fantastic!!

By: gabulmer

gabulmer — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:26:47 +0000

Great post, Cate!
We regularly (once or twice a summer, depending on other plans) with my brother & his family in Newport, RI. We buy groceries, make meals, clean up after ourselves (dishes, bed sheets) walk their dog & also take their daughter with us (we have 1 son/1 daughter) out & about to the beach, cafe, window shopping, etc. AND I make the coffee every AM (A blend of Starbucks Dragon & Gevalia Kenyan) & then leave them w/ a pound of it upon leaving.
That way we get a great visit (my mom lives in Middletown, 1 town over) AND don’t wear out our welcome.

By: Cate Morris

Cate Morris — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:07:08 +0000

In reply to Care Tuk. Care, I like that a lot!

By: Care Tuk

Care Tuk — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:45:20 +0000

I often leave a little thank-you gift on the bed for them to find – with the sheets already taken OFF the bed and stuffed in the pillowcases! :0)

I have also been know to leave little thank-you sticky notes inside cupboards, on a mirror, on top of washing machine o or on their laundry soap box/bucket – places that aren’t “obvious’ until AFTER you leave (inside the spice cupboard is a fun one – they often don’t ‘see’ it for a couple weeks – then think of the good time they had with you!!) Leave some special Scripture on them, too!!

By: Cate Morris

Cate Morris — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:13 +0000

In reply to Sal.. Good point Sal. Always having independent plans is a positive thing as a guest!

By: Sal.

Sal. — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:44:13 +0000

The one thing I would add is this…..don’t smother your hostess. Give her and her family some alone time. Take yourself, your family, your pet, etc and escape for a meal a two. Every hostess needs some breathing room. Good write up Cate!