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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor Since it's the last Christmas we'll spend in our current home and because we're moving to another country, away from family and friends, this year we're hosting a huge get-together, bringing all those we love under the same roof. While I'm looking forward to the fun we'll have, I'm not looking forward to all the preparation we need to do. So that's why, this week, we're offering the best of the best when it comes to preparing your home for holiday house guests. How to Decorate for Christmas Fast I admit I haven't finished my holiday decorating. In fact, I haven't really even started yet. So I was very excited to find this guide to decorating your home - fast. We're talking 5 minutes fast! Search Related Topics:  christmas decorating  holiday organization  holiday decorating 50 Activities to Entertain your Houseguests This is a must read for anyone who's entertaining any number of guests over the holidays no matter how long - whether it's for two hours or two weeks. Search Related Topics:  houseguests  holiday houseguests  entertaining guests 5 Essentials for a Guest Room If you're having overnight guests like we are, then you'll need to make sure your guest room is ready for their arrival. Or, in our situation, that I somehow magically transform my working office into a cozy room for two. That's where this easy-to-follow guide comes in. It can take your room from drab to fab with just five simple pieces. Search Related Topics:  guestroom furniture  decorating rooms  9 Ways to Clean When You're Hosting Guests This is always my dilemma whenever we have guests for an extended period of time: how do I clean around them without them realizing what I'm doing? Nobody wants their guests to feel like they're causing the hostess more work than usual. But there are ways to make sure your home stays tidy and clean even when it's filled with family and friends. Find out how. Search Related Topics:  entertaining  holiday guide  Related Searches Holiday Decor Ideas Office Holiday Gift Holiday Decoration Holiday Events Decorating Ideas Featured Articles Make Your Own Bows Tips and Tricks for Christmas Gift Wrapping Aquariums For Bettas How to Pick and Care for Holiday Poinsettias Infusing Vodka with Herbs Do I Need Snow Tires on My Car?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement