The holidays (or really anytime, if you live in a cool location) means people traveling and staying at your home.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you gave your guests the five star treatment like you get at a nice hotel? Of course, this is me, and I can’t pass up an opportunity to “mess with” my guests and make them laugh while I roll out the red carpet.

That’s why I made this DIY Guest Room Basket with a FREE Printable Sign. The basket includes your WiFi login and password, a few funny comments on the sign, and necessary and fun toiletries/items.

Your guests will feel welcomed and won’t want to leave! Wait, that won’t work. Maybe I need to make a ‘Please Go Home Guest Basket’ if they stay more than three days?

(That whole, fish and company goes bad after three days thing.)

Either way, your guests will start off their stay in your home feeling like celebrities.

When you buy items for your basket, think of things that you normally need, but sometimes forget when you travel. I like to hit my local discount store’s travel section or dollar section to find mini items like:

• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Deodorant
• Lotion
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Hair gel
• Hair spray
• Sunscreen
• Moisturizer
• Saline solution
• Eye drops

Some other items that might be handy are:

• Hair brush
• Comb
• Hairdryer
• Bottles of water
• Snacks
• Paper pad and pen
• TV channel guide

Don’t forget to add some entertainment to make them smile:

• Funny book
• Silly putty
• Play dough
• Playing cards
• Whoopee cushion
• Funny glasses

DIY Guest Room Basket with FREE Printable Sign

What you will need:

• DIY Printable Guest Room Printable Sign
• Printer
• Picmonkey.com
• Frame (8×10)
• Basket
• Items for your basket (see above)
• Hotel management skills (optional)

Instructions:
1. Open this 8×10 JPEG Template {click on picture and save to your computer}.


2. Open in Picmonkey.com (it is free) and add your Wifi text using the text edit. Save file to your hard drive. Print at home.

3. Insert your DIY Printable Guest Room Sign into a frame.

4. Gather all your guest room goodies and place into a cute basket or tray. You can hang your framed sign in your guest room, place on a dresser or put into your basket also.

5. Place your basket where your guest can see it: on the bed, on a dresser or table or in the bathroom. Enjoy!

What are some must-have items you set out for your guests?

Becca Wilkinson has a creative “need” and will do anything to avoid laundry. She writes over at Cul-de-sac Cool about design, DIY/crafts, easy eats, family, funny experiences and of course, motherhood. Becca wants to spread happiness, helpful tips, pretty things and funny experiences throughout the land. She is the proud mother of three boys and married to her college sweetheart. In her past life she was a graphic designer. Becca has learned a lot these past years about juggling boys, blogging, family and suburban life.