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Transform Your Home Into A Hotel For The Holidays! #Giveaway #PGMom

in Lifestyle on 11/28/14

The holidays are coming!  The holidays are coming!  Time to make your list, check it twice and make sure everything in your house looks super nice!  Wait, what?  Who has time for that?  I don’t have time to be doing a super deep clean.  There are presents to buy, cookies to bake and parties to go to!  This time of year was meant to spend time visiting with family and friends, not stressing that they are dropping over right?  Thanks to some fabulous products form P&G you can be drop in ready in no time!!

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Here are a few tips to look like a Domestic Goddess in half the time!   (don’t tell too many people my secrets!) 

The Bedroom

*Throw some magazines on the bedside table for those late night readers. 

*Sprinkle Downy Unstopables into your laundry to ensure sheets smell fresh and clean for their entire stay – adding a touch of luxury to their sleep! 

*  Add a Febreze Sugared Cranberry Candle on their bedside table – the aroma is certain to put them at ease!

The Kitchen

Doing laundry can not only be a hassle for guests, but is rarely ever a priority.  With Tide-To-Go Pens, you can offer them the feeling of a crisp clean outfit instantly, in the event of a dinnertime mishap.

Harsh winter air and a sink full of dishes may sound like an unsavoury way to treat your special guests. Since they’re sure to be the first to lend a helping hand after dinner, show your gratitude and make dishwashing a pleasant, post-dinner tradition. It’s simple: swap out your favourite scented suds for Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay, cutting turkey grease and rejuvenating your guests’ hands in just five washes!

The Bathroom

*The Holidays are a perfect time to indulge in your desire to pick up those fabulous travel sized body wash, face cream, shampoo and conditioner!  Putting them in clear glass candy jars, or tall glass vases adds a whimsical touch.   As these products are often the first items forgotten when packing, guests will not have to worry when they see Olay Body Wash and Olay Regenerist waiting for them by the sink.

*In the shower, add a couple shampoo and conditioner options to provide hair products that match your guests’ needs!  Pantene Smooth and Pantene Volume are great choices!

* Add a neutral smelling plug in, you know, because it’s the bathroom.

The Front Hall

* Keep your home smelling Christmas fresh with Febreze Frosted Pine Air Effects.   (Also great if you have a faux tree versus the real deal!!) 

How will you be preparing for guests this holiday season?  To lend a helping hand, I’m excited to offer one lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs a Holiday host kit which includes: 

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  • Downy Unstopables – $9.99
  • Tide-To-Go – $4.89
  • Olay Body Wash 50 mL – Sample Size
  • Olay Regenerist Sachets – Sample Size
  • Pantene Smooth Shampoo 50 mL – $1.49
  • Pantene Smooth Conditioner 50 mL – $1.49
  • Pantene Volume Shampoo 50 mL – $1.49
  • Pantene Volume Conditioner 50 mL – $1.49
  • Febreze Sugared Cranberry Candle – $7.98
  • Febreze Frosted Pine Air Effects – $4.79
  • Dawn Hand Renewal – $3.99

*ARV $40.00

To enter to win, just tell me which of my tips above you found most helpful?  Leave your comment below and then enter using the Rafflecopter form below.  Open to Canada only,  ends 12/16.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. As always, the opinions on this blog are my own.

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    Comments

    1. Wendy hutton says

      November 28, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      my favorite is the front hall, nothing worse that walking into someone house and you get a bad odor

    2. Treen Goodwin says

      November 28, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      I shared on Fb 🙂

    3. Treen Goodwin says

      November 28, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      I like …Add a Febreze Sugared Cranberry Candle on their bedside table . that really would be so nice 🙂

    4. kristen visser says

      November 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      liked and commented and shared on fb!

    5. kristen visser says

      November 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      i love the tip about the Tide-To-Go Pens!! I never thought about that before but it is definitely important to be prepared in case someone has a spill!!

    6. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

      November 28, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      I liked and commented on fb

    7. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

      November 28, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      I shared on fb

    8. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

      November 28, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      these are great ideas that Im am going to do when I have company. I always like leaving a small gift on their pillow each night. I like the sample idea and the tide to go brilliant

    9. Glogirl says

      November 28, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      I like the tip to “Throw some magazines on the bedside table for those late night readers”. A great idea!

    10. Brenda Penton says

      November 28, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      I like the tip to swap out my current dish detergent with Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay. That will be a big help since the winter is already harsh enough on hands.

    11. LILLIAN BROWN says

      November 28, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Add a Febreze Sugared Cranberry Candle on their bedside table

    12. Linda Klages says

      November 28, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Didn’t know about Dawn renewal dish soap with OLAY

    13. Rhonda W G. says

      November 28, 2014 at 12:17 pm

      I think the idea of having available nicely displayed travel size shampoos etc, in the bathroom is great for guests.

    14. Donna Allen says

      November 28, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Love the tip for using Febreze Frosted Pine on my Christmas Tree great idea!

    15. Bridget says

      November 28, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      I love your tip to use febreze to make your fake Christmas tree smell like the real thing

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