Recent content by Aspiring Martha

Wow, what a story! It was no accident that she stayed at your B&B -- it was a divine mercy! You and your home were a living testimony that there is still good in this world. I am glad you are staying as the new you. Having been away for awhile, I'm not sure who the old you was but I love a...

Hi Mort, Let me see if I can answer your questions... "How much space do you have in your kitchen? Can you have plated courses sitting on the counter, ready to go, or are you severely restricted on space?" I have a big island kitchen, lots of counter space, 3 ovens, 2 warming drawers. We have...

Happy New Year Innmates! I want to put together some "starter" recipes for when we open our bed and breakfast in (hopefully) the spring. I've been pouring over the recipes posted here, there and and everywhere and am a bit overwhelmed as they all look amazing. And if you have a picture of it...

Oh, that's my family. Wonder who leaked our video to the world?

Oh Kathleen, I am so sorry for the unexpected loss of John. Losing a loved one is never easy, but at Christmas time, I know it is especially complicated - both emotionally and logistically. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

What a compassionate and empathetic group and encouraging group this is! Thank you so much for all the kind words. For those of you who are also suffering from the loss of your beloved parent or parents, you have my heartfelt sympathy. The holidays are the most wonderful-terrible time of...

Just wanted to say hello again to all the wonderful innkeepers out here that have graciously offered this newbie aspiring so much start-up advice on our future bed and breakfast. I want to apologize for my abrupt departure and nine-month absence. Though there is never a good excuse for...

I'd be inclined to wait for the guest to contact me and explain to them that I left a message at the home number when they were still in the area and could still swing by and pick it up. I'd even be tempted to charge them for the hassle of having to pack and ship it back to them. (Probably...

Excellent and eye-opening (and disturbing) article. You know, the first thing a business school teaches about starting a successful business is to "identify a need and then fill that need". There is obviously a need in the small bed and breakfast industry for an advertising platform...

Hey, be nice. It's a bug in my operating system.

Yes, we have the same thing in the back of the house when no one uses two of the bedrooms and a powder room for months at a time. Running water down the drains is the answer and fixes it for another couple of months.

Can you imagine operating your inn the way contractors and subcontractors? "I don't understand why you are complaining You're the one that picked this room out. I'm telling you this room hasn't had a door in years. You never once mentioned to me that you needed a room with a door. How was I...

To me, homemade means made from scratch at home. Not bakery or store-bought. Not a mix. Typically fresh ingredients. Maybe some frozen. You know my pie crust "issue". I would have a hard time calling a pie that I made homemade (with a clear conscience) if I used a frozen pie crust. However -...

And of course there's no way of knowing which ones. So, we all may be sitting ducks

I noticed the past few days that we had a lot more guests online here than I have seen before. Yesterday, there were over 500. Have I just not been online at the right time or is that unusual?