I have a tray in one guest room and a basket in another (things I already had in a closet) and fill them with a bunch of standard items each time and then add in a few special treats specific to the guest.
I always include:
- a bottle of water
- snacks of some sort
- mints
- a basket that includes travel size shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash & lotion
- a phone charger (because isn't that the worst to forget yours?)
- a card with our wi-fi network and password on it (because it always feels weird to ask for it)
- a book or two (or magazine)
- a devotional book (if that's not a habit they are used to maybe this would spur them to start?)
Special items I sometimes include depending on the guest:
- candy or snacks I know they love
- a face mask
- a special book
- a t-shirt
- a fun surprise gift
It doesn't cost much to make someone feel super welcome in your home and you probably have most of the things already in a drawer or cabinet. If you'd like to make your own wi-fi card you can find a fill-able PDF of the wi-fi card I created (I print mine 4 per page) to make your own HERE.
And I would love to hear suggestions for anything else you think might be fun to include
or what you do to make your guest feel welcome!