12 Items Every Guest Room Needs

The holidays are here and that means your guest rooms should get ready!  Most people just throw the sheets in the washer and air out the room.  I think it is really important to spend a few minutes thinking about how your guests will utilize the space.  That is why this article is awesome because it gives you 12 things to think about that are quick and easy steps to follow.  It's not about purchasing things or buying fresh flowers it's thinking about clearing out outlets for cell phone charging and cleaning out closets so guests can hang their clothes.  I say anything that makes the holiday's go smoother and helps make your guests more comfortable is definitely worth a perusal.

Advent Calendars

This year I am loving the advent calendar.  I like the idea of a tradition that gets you excited for the season.
Also let's face it a little something special at the end of each day (besides wine) who wouldn't want that?

Design Sponge's Falling Star

Life as a Thrifter

Finley and Oliver

Milch and Honig

Etsy

Gift Guide for the Little People in your life

Restoration Hardware
Personalized wool crown for $16...oh yeah!

Frecklebox Princess Lunchbox
Personalized awesome lunch box.

Etsy
 Perfect Stocking Stuffer

Discovery Kids Color Me Castle
HOURS of fun!

Link Love

Adorable Decor
Looking for a non-alcoholic holiday beverage?

The Rooster and the Hen
Cute way to display your holiday cards.

Bower Power
More adorable DIY ornaments

An Edible Mosiac
Who wouldn't like to get pumpkin cheesecake bread as a gift?

Pecan and Sweet Potato Bread

Thanksgiving leftovers are great but usually the one thing that is left stuck in the back corner of the fridge is the sweet potatoes.  It's hard to put them into a sandwich or soup but how about making some pecan and sweet potato bread?  Then  you can kick back with a piece of delicious buttered bread and some morning coffee and admire your empty fridge shelves.

Bring on the Dip

The holiday's to me definitely mean bring on the dip.  I love all types of dip...I'm really not picky.  Caramel dip, spicy dip, dip as a main meal, cheese and cream cheese concoctions.  I like to eat them all.  If you're like me and guilt free dip eating is one of your cherished holiday traditions then check out this inspiration.

Kitchen Simplicity
Nacho Cheese Dip

Closet Cooking
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Dip

Simply Gourmet
Jalapeno Popper Dip

Add A Pinch
Southern Pimento Dip

Haystacks and Champagne
Hot Artichoke and Salsa Dip

Link Love

Fellow Fellow
Lovely DIY ornaments

My Baking Addiction
Great tradition to start...Xmas eve cherry mojitos

Pose
Awesome holiday nails

Kitschy Living
Suitcase shelves

Holiday Giveaway

Do you have trouble getting in gear for the holidays.  Sometimes around this time of year it seems like we just put away the skeletons and then out comes the gravy boat.  Then of course all of the decor that goes with holiday cheer and yuletide.

I have an idea.  I was given a couple of Christmas reads by McMeel Publishing.  One of the titles is A Shtinky Little Christmas and the other celebrating Christmas share, remember, cherish.  They are both small books that won't take any longer than 5 minutes to read but will give you the Christmas warm and fuzzy's.  Sometimes that's all the inspiration you need to start pulling out the candy canes.

If you need a little "kick me into gear" Christmas reading then please comment below with your email address and I will send one lucky reader two inspirational reads.  Then all you have to do is sit back with a hot cup of tea and let the visions of sugar plums start dancing.

Kid Friendly Sushi

If you have a bunch of kids coming over to your place for Thanksgiving and want to arrange a little project to keep the little guys busy.  How about a make your own appetizer party for the kids.  With just a few kid friendly ingredients they can make their very own sushi rolls and practice eating them with chopsticks.  Sounds like it is worth a least an hour to me.

Whiskey Advent Calendar

Now this is my kind of Advent Calendar.  If you want to bring in the holiday's the right way with a nip of whiskey before bed each night then this is the perfect calendar for you.  It's a little pricey...but whiskey makes me sleep like a baby and December is a stressful month.  Might just be a match made in heaven.