It is hard to believe that Christmas is just weeks away! How on earth can we get it all done, do it well, and be ready?
Remove the pain by scheduling small activities into your day planner.
Have guests coming? Start with the bathroom. Tidy out the medicine cabinet, toss old medications, purge old shampoos, anything that you cannot remember when it was purchased. Anything older than a year, get rid of it! Wipe out the cupboards and put everything back that is being kept. Remember to keep like items together - first aid items, hair care, dental care etc.... Purchase some store containers or use some baskets that are hanging around the house to keep them together neatly in the cupboard. Are there clean towels for the guests? Perhaps consider purchasing pretty scented soaps for your guests to use.
Note* Many pharmacies will take both prescription and over the counter medications that are no longer being used. They dispose of these medications in a safe manner and they do not enter the water system by being "flushed".
Now check the guest room. Are the surfaces clear of clutter? Clear all flat surfaces of clutter - toss, put-away or donate the items laying around. Make the room as peaceful and restful as possible. Is the bedding clean? If it has been on the beds for months but is still clean, take the bedding off and toss it in the dryer on "fluff" with a softener sheet to refresh them and remove the dust.
Consider leaving a small gift basket for your guests with things like:
mini shampoos,
personal hygiene items for women
lotion,
and a small box of chocolates for a late night sweet tooth,
add a novel as well in case they would like to retreat to their room over the holidays and read
Dust the room, wash the interior windows and window sill. Grab your broom, wrap a dish towel around the broom's bristles, and dust the ceilings and walls to get any dust webs down.
If the dog sleeps in this room - keep them out until after the holiday and make sure to vacuum well and air the room out so it does not smell like a kennel.
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