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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t go on a Costco run before they visit. Take non-perishables and hide them if needed.

Serve an appropriate amount of food with sides and fruit and veggies - assume a 16yr old boy is like 2x of an [b]active[/b] adult male’s portions.

If kids start rooting around in your cupboards and pantry for snacks just say “we didn’t get a chance to stock up because we were preparing for your visit.” Also teach them not to open any unopened containers. Half-filled box of Cheezitz? Fine. Unopened box of cereal in the pantry - off limits. [/quote]

My husband is an ex-rugby player and isnt even a tall one and still houses 2-3 hamburgers. An active teenager who maybe woke up in time to have a quick cereal or smoothie....try 2-3 hamburgers, a hot dog or two, sides, chips, fruit, veggies, etc.

It also matters how long the family is there: 2 hours? 6 hours? If closer to the latter and there are activities like swimming or youre hosting 1-7 or 12-6 then plan to feed them two meals, lunch and dinner. [/quote]

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