Hosting Easter dinner this weekend? Have friends and family coming to visit after church? Getting ready for company but you’re too busy to keep everything pristine? Hosting is always a nice way to spend a holiday but can be stressful leading up to the event. Cut your stress with this quick checklist that will make sure you’ve got everything around the house tidy enough to host.
Take advantage of a long weekend to complete a big project which will pay off for years to come. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Keep it Simple to Prepare for Company
- Tidy up the existing landscape that may be intruding on the common area
- Trim trees and shrubbery
- Mow, rake, pull weeds
- Clean off patio furniture
- Power wash or use a washcloth to clean your furniture that has been sitting all winter long
- Lay down a yard rug
- A bright, colorful rug will accentuate any outdoor space
- De-clutter visible areas where guests could be hanging out
- Consider outdoor storage bins
- Make an outdoor toy box
- Utilize a hose hider
- Pressure wash driveways, patio, and paths to remove any automotive oils or saps that guests could potentially track into the living area
- Keeping the outside clean will help your end-of-party cleanup in the long run
- Climate control to keep guests comfortable
- Set up shade for daytime events
- Heating lamps for when the sun goes down
- Upgrade lighting to keep the party going after the sun goes down
- String lights
- LED strip lights
- Tiki torches
- Candles
- Solar lights
- Lanterns
