Welcome Basket

Occasionally we have missionaries, family, or friends staying with us that have been or will be traveling.  When they stop by for a few days or weeks we try to make sure to have a “welcome” letter and basket full of goodies for them to use.  They can go through the basket and pick out any items that their family can use or take with them.  If there are some items that they won’t use they can give them away or leave them.

One of the best parts about shopping the sales and using coupons is you have an opportunity to be a blessing to people that you meet.  I love being able to pack a basket full of products for our guests to pick out what they want or need.  It saves them a little cash plus they don’t need to make that extra trip to the store.

Here are some of the items in the basket pictured above that was beside the guest bed for a family earlier this year:

• Women’s Deodorant
• Men’s Deodorant
• Breathe Right Strips
• Finger Nail Polish
• Trident Gum
• Adult Mouthwash
• Kids Mouthwash
• Floss – Adult & Kids
• Sheets Energy Strips
• Men’s Shaving Foam
• Men’s Razors
• Women’s Shaving Cream
• Women’s Razors
• Hand Sanitizer
• New Toothbrushes (for adults & kids)
• Antibacterial Bandaids
• Eye Drops
• Women’s Body Wash
• Men’s Body Wash
• Kids Kool Fever Busters
• Chapstick
• Lotion
• Cologne
• Perfume
• Women’s Body Spray
• Men’s Body Spray
• Feminine Products
• Adult Toothpaste
• Kids Toothpaste
• Contact Cleaning & Rinse Solution
• Pens / Pencils
• Paper
• Kid’s Medicine
• Adult Medicine
• And More!!!!!

Our family doesn’t have everything money can buy, but we have been richly blessed with many items so it is a real treat being able to share what we have with others.  If there is something specific I know a guest enjoys (food, products, or other items) I do my best to make sure it is available for them when they arrive.  I don’t always remember (or get it right) but I think it helps make your guests feel welcome when you have something to welcome them into your home.  If I don’t have a basket ready for them I try to put out a note or something little on the bed or in the guest bathroom for them.  How do you make your guests feel welcome when they come to stay in your home?