Wednesday, June 18, 2008 

Tips for an Inviting Guest Room

If you have a guest room Sferra Finest Cotton Sets Sitemap home, why not make it a place that people will feel welcome and comfortable? There are easy ways Washable Silk Sateen French Bedding Set turn your guest room into a space that lets your Sferra Finest Cotton Sets know that you care about them, and that Washable Silk Sateen French Bedding Set glad they are visiting! Here are some tips to help you create an inviting guest room.

1. Storage

When a guest comes to stay, one thing that Ann Gish Embroidery Pillow Case make for an uncomfortable visit is not having any place to store Ann Gish Embroidery Pillow Case items they brought with them. In addition to closet space, your guest room should include a dresser that is empty. Even if your guest is only staying a day or two, and needs only one or two drawers, if you have items in some Washable Silk Sateen French Bedding Set the drawers in the guest room, he may feel uncomfortable storing his things there. Also, hang some wall shelves, so that guests will have a handy spot to place their keys, wallet, books and other items.

2. Books

Have a large variety of books and magazines available for your guest to enjoy once he has retired to his room. Have wall shelves full of books in several genres as well as a magazine rack with several current issues. This will add to the homey feel of the room, and help your guest relax before going to sleep.

3. Mirrors

Even if your guest will have his own bathroom during his stay, the guest room should still have at least one mirror. Hang a beautiful decorative mirror and you'll have style and function. Also, if the room is on the Bedding Sets side, hanging a mirror will help the room feel larger.

4. Cozy Bedding

Nothing will help your guest feel more at home than finding soft, fluffy, cozy bedding when he retires for the night. Choose cotton sheets with a high thread count and plump pillows. Add a luxurious comforter, and your guest may never want to leave!

5. Dcor

Some people neglect the task of decorating their guest room. Instead, they simply place a bed and a dresser in the room and consider it complete. Egyptian Cotton Sateen Luxury Duvet when your guests come to stay don't you want them to have a room that is as lovely as the other rooms in your home? The dcor should be simple, so that the room can maintain an open feel, but simple can also be beautiful. Paint the walls in soft, neutral tones and hang curtains that can block the light in case your guest needs a nap during the day. Hang wall shelves for storage, mirrors and a clock in case your guest forgot his watch. If there is room, consider adding a television and/or stereo, so that your guest will feel free to watch or listen to what they please during their stay.

If you like to entertain overnight guests, the guest room may be one of the most important rooms in your house. With just a little extra attention, this room can go from "blah" to "wow"!

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Parent-Child Relationships

One of the best gift we can give as parent to our children is to provide them not only shelter, foods, and other materials things but a loving and warm environment. Just other things it requires a lot of patience, work and effort. As a parent this is one of our tough job, maintaining a good relationship with our children makes them connected through all ages of their upbringing.

One of the many duties of parents is to spend quality time among their children. It is often neglected by parents due to some work obligation and other things attend to. Parents often forget that there are children who are waiting for their attention.

During the toddler years, child develops the real relationship with his mother. In most cases, the mother is the loving, warm and secure comforter of his life, the giver of rewards and disciplinarian of his activities. As parents, one of the top priorities is to keep mealtime pleasant because it provides an opportunity for a pleasant exchange between parent and child. This interaction is an important ingredient in healthy relationships. Also during this period, the father must spend as much time with his son or daughter as possible, so that the child begins to recognize the difference between his relationship to his mother and father.

In my case, I see to it that my husband have a quality time with my daughter. They often biking together, telling her favorite's stories sings a song together and other fun and interesting activities after office hours and during weekends. This will strengthen their relationship as a father and child.

Unfortunately, there are some cases that the father may find it impossible to spend enough time with his family because of the demands of business. No matter what, a father can give quality time to his children. There are many activities in which the whole family can participate. Take your children with you by setting a picnic, biking, swimming, hiking and fishing and taking the vacation with your children. These activities can be a great fun not only for your children as well as for the whole family. Spending with more time with the family is a must.

Nowadays, most parents never have time for their children. They simply don't take time for their children. They just give their children everything but never themselves. Always remember that a precious gift a father or mother can give to their children is their time. A personal investment in your children is much more important than any toy, gadget or electronic device. A child's development is greatly depends upon the relationship they have for both parents.

Written by: Ethel Lazo

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