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The Exchange : Girl’s Night

As I’ve mentioned time and time again, I love hosting gatherings. At the top of my list would have to be “girl’s nights”. Being an adult, I find that we are all so busy with our day to day lives. Being moms, wives, girlfriends, being career gals, managing a business, a home, you name it, there are all kinds of responsibilities that take up our time.

Girl’s night to my group of friends means great company, delicious food, more food and some drinks to wash it all down. If we find ourselves getting together during the holiday season, we’ll throw in a craft to release some of our inner Martha.

This year I was trying to come up with ideas to spice up girl’s night. Not that we need much of it but it’s nice to have a change. I then started focusing on a topic that a group of us were chatting about. “Getting tired of our closets. Running out of styling options with the same shirt. Body types changing. Not wanting to go shopping.” It then hit me, why not create a “The Exchange Girl’s Night”. It would be a way to get your hands on “new pieces” without having to spend any money.

How It Works:

Send a digital invitation to our girlfriend’s with a location, time and date. Figure out who will bring what and the tone of the evening. Then outline the rules for “The Exchange”

1. Have you and your guests bring 1-5 (max) gently used clothing pieces, accessories or shoes that you are ready to part with
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3. Ensure you have a clothing rack or a place that you can hang and display items for people to easily browse through
4. A week prior to, find out who is bringing what
5. Ensure there is something for everyone. Not everyone wears the same dress size, so confirm if anyone is bringing some great jewellery pieces, hats or shoes
6. If you bring an item to the Exchange and someone takes it, it is no longer yours but is now in the hands of a new owner
7. The number of items you bring are the number of items you can take home. Example: Jane brings 1 necklace, 1 dress and 1 pair of flats for a total of 3 items, she can take home ANY 3 items.
8. Have craft bags or recycled gift bags ready for the ladies to use to take their items home
9. Someone didn’t buy someone’s item? Ask them if you can donate it or they can take it home and bring it back for the next Exchange night!
10. Have the rules displayed at the event or explain to the ladies once again how the exchange works

Most of all, have fun. The purpose of this is to get your hands on something fabulous that your friend owns but no longer wants. It’s a great way to reuse great pieces and SHARE among friends.

Holiday Checklist: 6 days to go

What to prepare for the Guest Bedroom

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If you have a guest bedroom, it’s not often used throughout the year unless of course your relatives live out of town or you entertain often and have overnight guests. At our home, we usually have stay the night guests when the holiday season rolls around.

I typically like to arrange the guest bedroom and areas of the washroom so that guests feel as comfortable and at home as possible. Today I share some quick tips on how to get the guest bedroom and bathroom ready!

1. Fresh Linens
They don’t have to be pressed nor new- just fresh and clean.

2. Layered Bedding
Not everyone feels the same in all room temperatures. Ensure that the bed has multiple layers. A bed sheet, a top cover and an additional blanket- you don’t want your guests to feel cold and you also want them to have the option to sleep as bare as possible.

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3. Treat Stash
We like to leave a couple of water bottles, some mini snack packs and chocolates in a basket on the side table. You never know when hunger strikes and you want your guest to help themselves on their own accord.

4. Fresh Towels
If you have a guest bathroom, make the towels accessible and “in view”. If you have a main bathroom, leave the fresh towels on top of the bed so they are not “hounding you” for one.
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5. Toiletries and others
Keep a small basket with common toiletries that they may need or perhaps forgot. Tampons, pads, travel sized mouth wash, tooth brushes and tooth paste. My secret? I store all of my toothbrushes that I get from the dentist in a storage bin. I now have over 10 and trust me- they come in handy. I also make a trip to dollarama and stock up on travel sized items so I don’t feel like I am constantly re-purchasing product.

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Loved this idea that I found from abeautifulmess.com. This of course is not a requirement but a great idea to have that can be reused as most guests won’t use up the whole cart at once. Not only is everything in one place, but it’s appealing to the eye and easy to access.

6. Personal Note
This is optional but why not. Leave a cute bedside note for your guests with a warm message, perhaps let them know of what time you plan on serving breakfast.

7. Clutter Free
Just ensure the guest bedroom free from clutter. You want your guests to feel comfortable and relaxed.

8. Scent
Light some candles beforehand or lightly spray the room in a mild scent. The guestroom is not used often so it can become stuffy and stale.

So ladies and gents, how do you prepare for over night guests?

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Pre party preperation

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I adore entertaining. If I could do it weekly, I seriously would. When we get a large group of us ladies (and yes maybe sometimes the boys) together for a gathering of some sort, I tend to have a list ready for pre party prep- if I am hosting.

It may sound silly and overly cautious- but that is who I am. I like to feel prepared and I want to ensure that the night goes as flawless as possible. This weekend, I am hosting an event at my home and I couldn’t help but share my pre party prep list with all of you. Enjoy 🙂

1. Set the tone of the event
Let your guests know what they should expect. If this is just a casual get-together, no need to elaborate but if it’s a theme party, a semi-formal event, a tea party, a cocktail and finger food setting, a potluck (and so and so on)- let them know. You want your guests to be aware and also prepared on their end.

2. Clean grounds and more
There is no need to deep clean the whole house, but keep in mind which rooms or areas of the home you’ll be entertaining in. Ensure those rooms are tidy, breakable and fragile items are tucked away, out of reach or out of site.

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3. Food and Drinks
This is usually on the host- whether you cater out or prepare on your own. Find out a week out how many guests will be attending (at least a rough idea at this point) and prepare +3 of your definite YES list. If this is a pot luck, ensure you know or have an idea of who is bringing what. Nothing worst than having a potluck filled with repeated items.

Alcohol and drinks. We know alcohol is expensive so have a least one signature cocktail or a concoction of some sort, a bottle of red and/or white wine and some pop/juice and water. Some guests may offer to bring a bottle of wine- I always say YAY as some may not like what you’ve picked out and it’s always better to have a selection.

Bathroom rules: Always, always have the garbage can EMPTY upon guest arrival. Nothing more unattractive and unpleasant than a trash can filled with used toilet paper and wrappers. Ensure your hand soap is full and NEVER keep your best “decor only” hand towels out. Do not assume people know that they are just for decoration. Keep them in a location/spot where your guests won’t reach for them. Have the ones you won’t mind people getting dirty-available for use.

4. Have fun
Plain and simple. You can tidy around here and there but always be present at your own event and do not show any signs of stress. If the host/hostess is stressed or worried, your guests will also feel that way. Make sure everyone is comfortable, be social and unwind. You put a lot of effort in getting the party where it is- might as well enjoy it!