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[quote=Anonymous]We are hosting an out-of-town acquaintance and their preschooler tomorrow for a couple of hours before we all attend an evening event. This was a very last-minute request (I agreed about ten minutes ago!).

I assume the child will have already eaten lunch given the timing, and will likely be dressed for the event (which includes dinner), though I’m not totally sure. I can have Goldfish or something similar on hand, but I don’t know if I should plan to offer anything more substantial for either the child or the adult. If so, what’s an easy, quick Target run option (the only store that makes sense for me to stop at after work tomorrow)?

I have no toys on hand (my kids are teens), and I really don’t want to go out and buy a bunch of things. I’m hoping the parent will bring something to occupy their child, but I have no idea what a preschooler would do for 2–3 hours in a house with no little-kid gear. Any suggestions for easy, low-effort activities?

Any other tips for being hospitable on short notice? The house is clean (thank you, cleaners!), and I’ll do a quick tidy tonight.

Thanks![/quote]

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