21 January 2018 - Roll Out

Use Outdoor Equipment to Sleep More Guests

From the title I bet you can guess what this is about.

SLUMBER PARTIES!

I guess in the 1970's it was just a novel idea to take an outdoor camping sleeping bag and use it for extra people that would need to sleep in your home.

In 2018 we have outdoor sleeping bags, indoor nap mats, trundle beds, and even air mattresses.

There are even themed "Glamping Parties" where you add chicness to a slumber party with indoor tents and camping food to enjoy inside.

The idea of this Almanac post is to think about the year and guests that might come over to crash at your house.

Do you have enough to accommodate guests?

My kids are still young so we have not had to worry too much about sleep overs. We have had friends come over for a visit but we promptly kick everyone out when bedtime draws near.

I have had family come and crash for a week or more and the reason that works out so well is because they are fabulous guests!

So on the flip side of this coin is as a guest are you prepared for staying at home away from home?

Some other ideas from this post is to take outdoor lawn chairs and use them for emergencies. Bring them in for more seating and even use the ones that lay flat as a make shift cot for sleeping.

One thing this post never mentions is using your couch!

I have a great sectional that is big enough for a couple of people to comfortably sleep on. I almost want to guess that in 1970's your couch would have plastic on it so that wouldn't be an option for your in-laws.

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