How Do You Show Hospitality to Those Who Live With You?

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Permalink Reply by Donna Wilhelm on July 10, 2009 at 9:23pm

Although I'm always wishing the house were more presentable, my children always know that their friends are welcome to hang out at our house. I try to keep snacks and juice/soda/iced tea in the house for everyone. The kids don't seem to notice the mess as much as I do, and they appreciate having somewhere to play for a while. I feel better knowing that my kids and their friends are at a safe place, and I know who my kids are hanging out with and what they're doing.

Permalink Reply by Gae Onions on July 12, 2009 at 12:14am

I think it is important to treat my family as I would guests. This means for me, to present my self to them as I would for company. I have done this for many years and I think it helps maintain a welcoming attitude. I also try to think 'would I do this or say this to or if company were here' , sometimes I remember this better than others but I keep trying.
I also think 'talking' about these things reminds us to do tharem if we have been lax....which I have.
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