When you plan to have guests visiting your home for Christmas, you should start to plan with sprucing up your guest room. You want your guests to feel as comfortable as possible during their stay. Therefore, imagine that your guest room is a luxury hotel room and consider what you have in it.
These tips should help you prepare your guest room so your Christmas visitors will feel right at home:
The Bed
The bed is where they will rest their weary heads each evening and you want them to get the rest they deserve. So, make sure they have a comfortable bed with fresh, clean linens. If a spare bed is out of the question, there are many affordable air mattresses on the market that are just as comfortable.
Pillows
For a little added comfort, throw some extra pillows on the bed. It's better to have too many than not enough. Consider a combination of big, medium and small pillows.
Extra Linens
You never know what can happen when you have guests. Therefore, it is a good idea to have an extra set of clean linens in the guest room for your guests. Be sure to let them know where the extra set is though.
Small Gifts
You can let your guests know how excited you are that they are staying with you by leaving a small gift basket to help welcome them.
Lighting
Every guestroom needs good lighting. Make sure your bulbs are bright and, if you have lamps, make sure they are accessible next to the bed where your guests will be sleeping. Candles for emergencies are also a good idea.
Extras
Go the extra mile by letting your guests know when you have your meals scheduled out or have events planned for their stay. Place extra seating in their room for suitcase space while they unpack or make space in the closet for their things. A clock, phone, magazines, television, calendar, etc. will also help them feel more comfortable.
Making your Christmas guests feel comfortable and welcome will help them remember you as the best host ever.
Keller Williams Arizona Living Realty ~ Realtor® Cheryl Westwood
Most people love to get out and mingle with their fellow neighbors throughout their communities during the holidays and in Lake Havasu, there will be a few holiday events going on that will help make that happen.
21st Annual Turkey Trot
11/21/2009 - Come join the fun in the 5K race / 2 mile fun run or you can just walk. Race begins at 7:30 a.m. at Sara Park. The entry fee is now $27. For more information, contact the Lake Havasu City Parks & Recreation at (928) 453-8686.
Western Welcome Club of Arizona Holiday Boutique
11/21/2009 - Bring the whole family for this free event at the Community Aquatic Center on 100 Park Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Willie at (928) 855-2238 or Carolyn at (928) 855-5583.
London Bridge Thanksgiving Regatta
1127/2009 - Here's a great day of fun for everyone at the London Bridge Yacht Club from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The race begins and ends in Thompson Bay.
If you have visitors coming into town this Thanksgiving holiday season or you just want something to do yourself, check out some of these great events. They are sure to keep you and your visitors happy and busy while they are in town.
Find more events around the Lake Havasu area by visiting the Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday season. ~ Realtor® Cheryl Westwood
Finding the perfect retirement community in Lake Havasu City can be as simple as 1, 2, 3. Since Arizona is so popular for its pleasant climate, vast public land and recreational opportunities, it's just plain easy to find the perfect retirement community for any senior.
Arizona is a crossroad of heritage and culture where several diverse traditions have met and combined into the unique state that has defined Arizona today, which has helped make Lake Havasu City a popular place to retire.
Best known for the London Bridge, Lake Havasu is also known for its abundance of recreational opportunities and perfectly mild winters to enjoy them in.
Lake Havasu City's retirement communities are made up of two different types of people: permanent residents and snowbirds. The permanent residents are those who have found that Lake Havasu's climate works for them year-round. The snowbirds are the retirees who are looking for a warm alternative to the biting cold winters from the state they reside in the rest of the year.
When it's time to retire, be sure to research all that Lake Havasu City has to offer. You may be surprised with what you'll find.
Keller Williams Arizona Living Realty ~ Realtor® Cheryl Westwood
Children all around Lake Havasu City, Arizona are ready for and excited about the Fall Fun Fair that is scheduled for this Saturday, October 17th. The youth of the city's residents and visitors will all be enjoying over 80 different games and various other activities at this year's annual event.
The Fall Fun Fair has been organized by the Lake Havasu City Parks & Recreation Department and will be held at Rotary Community Park from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The first 2,000 children who come to the event with a parent will receive a bag of treats. Each bag has been donated by the Havasu Community Credit Union.
This year. there won't be the usual costume contest, but a costume parade instead. Many people around Lake Havasu City already think this will be a big hit for the event. And, since this is a family-oriented event, attendees are asked to please wear a Halloween costume or a red-white-blue costume if you will be participating in the parade. This year's theme is "patriotic" to go along with the London Bridge Days parade theme. The parade will begin at 5:00 p.m.
The Lake Havasu City Fall Fun Fair will be selling tickets for the games at 25¢ each, with proceeds going to over 40 different contributing organizations. There will also be a talent show from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lake Havasu Aquatic Community Center.
Each year, the children of Lake Havasu have so much fun and this year's event sounds like its fun may surpass the others.
Keller Williams Arizona Living Realty with Realtor® Cheryl Westwood
Lake Havasu City needs more supporters to ban together to walk in the upcoming 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 3rd. The event is less than two weeks away and it's still quite a few walkers short of last year's turn out.
Lake Havasu City's 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk saw over 1,100 walkers. This year, there have only been 800 walkers to register so far. Some blame the economy on the low turnout, but there is still time to register. Let's encourage one another to ban together to walk for this great cause.
The event will be held on October 3rd at 8:00 a.m. on 100 Park Ave. in the south parking lot of the Aquatic/Community Center. Proceeds from the event will go to help women receive $10 mammograms regardless of insurance benefits. Women in need of mammograms can sign up at the community health fair on October 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Aquatic Center. Women under the age of 30 must have a doctor's order to get the mammogram done.
Those interested in walking in the Lake Havasu City 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk can preregister for $35. The rate increases to $45 on the day of the walk. Checks and cash will be accepted at the Havasu Community Health Foundation at 2126 McCulloch Blvd. For more information about the event, you can visit their website at www.havasucommunithealth.org.
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood ~ Lake Havasu City, Arizona Real Estate
Cheryl Westwood wants to show you the Jewel of the Desert that is Lake Havasu real estate, including senior and retirement properties, golf communities and equestrian properties.
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Committed to and passionate about her profession, Cheryl is sincere in her desire to help others find the dream that living and working in Lake Havasu City has brought to her family. A resident since 1974, Cheryl came here from Ohio with her husband and two young sons. After visiting four years earlier, Cheryl and her family fell in love with the mountains, the lake, and the lack of snow.
"When new people arrive, I am fortunate to be a part of their hope of Lake Havasu City as an opportunity. I love this small corner of the world. I have raised those two sons and now focus on grandchildren (Im NaNa to them) and my love of assisting people in buying and selling a piece of that small corner of the world."
In Real Estate since 1989, Cheryl's desire is to form lasting bonds of trust and friendship with the people she helps and to see them find some of life's blessings from the desires and wishes of their heart. Time spent with her husband in the building industry has given Cheryl first hand knowledge of the market. She has an innate gift for helping people find the right home. For her sellers, her enthusiasm and skills get their homes marketed and sold quickly.
Part of Cheryl's commitment to keeping in tune with the Real Estate market is her desire for continuing education. She has achieved accreditation as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute, e-Pro Internet Professional, Seniors Specialist, Certified Property Manager, and taken many courses in Commerical Real Estate. She is currently working on two other real estate designations.
In service to her fellow Realtors, Cheryl has served on the Lake Havasu Association of Realtors board of directors for eight years, is Past President of the Lake Havasu Association of Realtors and Vice President of the new WARDEX Regional Data Exchange in which she help create.
Cheryl says, "I do Love where I live and am anxious to have others find the same passion for this city. I look forward to helping all of you who want to realize the desire of owning Real Estate in Lake Havasu City".
What Cheryl Can Do for You
Cheryl is has obtained the certifications of Realtor, GRI (Graduate REALTOR Institute), e-PRO and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). This enables her to help first-time buyers, seniors looking for a retirement property and those people looking to utilize the internet to find or sell their golf course home, equestrian property, vacation homes or any other property in the Lake Havasu City, Kingman, Valle Vista and Bullhead City communities as well as other cities in the Mohave County area of Arizona.
"We have been acquainted with Cheryl for 5 years. She sold our home and found us a new home within a very short time. Cheryl knows her clients to the extent that every desire that you might have in a new home will be met. She is such a professional lady and knows Lake Havasu City, as she has lived here for many, many years. We have recommended her to many friends that have visited us and fallen in love with Lake Havasu City. They have been delighted with the service she gives. One little note; she will also "power shop" if you prefer. We looked at many homes in a very short period of time. We loved the convenience of having Cheryl do all of the hard work and letting us thoroughly enjoy looking for our dream home. You could not find a more reputable realtor®."
~Jack and Pat Donner, Lake Havasu City
"My association with Cheryl Westwood has been an unforgettable and most treasured experience. Cheryl worked untiringly with me to find what I was looking for in Real Estate. She has become a great friend because of her wholeheartedness, sincerity, caring effort and concern to me and my needs both professionally and personally. She is a sincere and wonderful person to know and to have in your life."
- Sincerely,
Audrey Clayton
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