Do you put together a basket for overnight house guests?

[Anonymous]

Also, when I stay at someone's house I never assume there will be shampoo and conditioner type stuff so I pack it. If I forget something I ask the host or stop at CVS. I assume there will be clean bedding and at least the basics of food (cereal, sandwich items...nothing fancy).

[Anonymous]

No, I’m of the mind that doing too much can make guests feel uncomfortable.

[Anonymous]

The guest bathroom (basement) has a hairdryer, cups, floss pics, bandaids, glasses wipes, etc.

I put a water bottle on each nightstand in my guestroom. I usually buy special things that I know that guest likes, but those stay in the kitchen.

[Anonymous]

OP, as you are likely to be one of 95% of DCUMs who complain about stress, mental load and being busy all the time -

have you considered not wasting your time on completely unnecessary nonsense like BASKETS FOR HOUSEGUESTS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, we have food and beverage stocked and available, and we make sure they know they are welcome to help themselves at any time.

I'm thinking OP means toiletries in bath/bed rooms. I put toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner and sanitary products (pads/tampax) and shaving products for males. I just use the travel size.

[Anonymous]

I assemble a selection of treats from locally sourced businesses, European toiletries, curated information from sites of local interest, splits of quality wines, and an assortment of bottled waters - folks appreciate having a choice! I arrange these amenities in a bag woven by a nearby shepherdess from her flock's wool.

[Anonymous]

A basket! No, never occurred to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kitchen and pantry are well-stocked, with an invitation to help themselves any time.

Fresh linens/towels, and I show them where the extras are.

A few extra toiletries in the guest bathroom, plus a hair dryer under the sink.

WiFi credentials printed out.

Coffee set up the night before, with sugar and extra cups and spoons set out, along with plates/bowls/napkins and a basket of fruit, with a note to help yourself in the morning. (I set it out so people don’t need to clank around the kitchen, opening each cabinet.)

+1 plus extra bar of soap, hand lotion, shampoo and conditioner

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The guest bathroom (basement) has a hairdryer, cups, floss pics, bandaids, glasses wipes, etc.

I put a water bottle on each nightstand in my guestroom. I usually buy special things that I know that guest likes, but those stay in the kitchen.

+1

[Anonymous]

No, you are lucky to get an air mattress, sheets and towels here.

[Anonymous]

No; I want you just comfortable enough that you don’t need to bother me during your visit, but not so comfortable that you want to stay more than three nights, or return soon.

[Anonymous]

I leave out a selection of gummies, different strains of weed, rolling papers and sanitized vape pens!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I leave out a selection of gummies, different strains of weed, rolling papers and sanitized vape pens!

I'm coming to visit you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I’m of the mind that doing too much can make guests feel uncomfortable.

+1. Many people do not want the bar raised too high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ideally in a guest room I try to have:
- towels/washcloths
- an extra blanket easily visible in the room
- hangers and drawer space
- a few books
- a phone charger (iPhone for our family)
- tissues
- a LINED trash can in the bedroom and definitely the bathroom (I can't tell you how often I go to people's homes, particular older people, who do not line their trash cans. I know they just forget woman have periods, but it's awkward all around.)
- a small basket or tray with a travel toothbrush, small toothpaste, lotion, ibuprofen, maybe shampoo and condition (if it's a woman who would look like hell if she washed her hair with soap), and depending on the person I have so many minis I might throw in some skincare or extras if I know they'd like them (and mention to keep them)
- a few bottles of water
- maybe a few piece of chocolate

Don't dump on older people, PP. We have our own messy stuff, like Depends for example, and are big fans of trash can liners.


We currently have most guests stay in hotels, but when we have a full guest room this is my ideal.