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I leave tip envelopes in the rooms which say something like: "Our staff works hard to make your stay an excellent one. Your gratuity is appreciated" I get HUGE tips sometimes (over $100) and I put them ALL in an envelope and divvy them up between staff the 1st week of December. They get an...

I can easily accommodate vegetarians by leaving out the meat but I won't do vegan and if they say no gluten, no dairy, no eggs etc. I usually offer them a discount and a 10% off coupon for a local eatery. Let someone else deal with them. I can only do what I can do, I have learned that some...

Does anyone have experience with the Red Chair Travels and can you share your feedback/experience. I have been asked to host and am excited but was wondering if any of you have hosted the Red Chair and how it was for you.

Truffle salt http://www.amazon.com/Casina-Rossa-Truffle-Nicola-Laurentiis/dp/B000E5SGI4 and smoked paprika (I got mine at Target) Both AMAZING! Target has great spices in larger containers for really good prices.

Hello Madeline, Yes you are right, as you say that "there is a market for family-friendly B&B's but it's not a big market" so it would have limited appeal and if one were trying to run a financially viable & successful business I guess it would not be advisable to potentially limit ones...

I want one too!

I had 3 kids (now grown) and I wouldn't have dreamed on inflicting them on my B & B guests (nor my guests on them) had I been in the business at that time. Just having my small dog who is obedient and well behaved is an issue at times with guests. I love kids, animals etc. and so do most...

I have not had any complaints about bad taste or melting but I don't use it myself. Guests seem to like it. This is the one I got: Emerson Ice Machine I had to replace it once already about 1 year ago but it is inexpensive enough to make it replaceable. Nothing nowadays lasts very long...

I would not be surprised if the "carpet cleaner" is the same formula as the "Fabric spray' because carpet is after all fabric.

I would not be surprised if the "carpet cleaner" is the same formula as the "Fabric spray' because carpet is after all fabric.

I am soooooo careful when I give guests any "treats". I would never give anything like cupcakes that are eaten with hands and crumble. I give cookies that are bite-sized and just pop into the mouth. I give bite sized chocolates. I no longer have candles in the room. I never offer flower...

I got an ice machine at Target. It works well and makes ice amazingly fast. Make sure you instruct guests to refill the reservoir with water when they take ice so it does not run out of ice. (One less thing for you to do). I simply wrote on the machine in red permanent marker. So far so...

What you get is a lousy breakfast! I'll do vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free, low fat, nut free, low(er) calorie...but I simply won't do vegan. If someone wants to eat wallpaper paste it's not going to be at my Inn. They can go down the street to the local cafe and then post a bad review...

I freeze them and then use them in this recipe as needed. Freezing does not damage the bananas for this recipe...and then I freeze the muffins, defrost as many as I need overnight and reheat 30 seconds to 1 minute or so in microwave. Perfect! Banana Muffins (the best ever...and so easy)...

Here's an idea that might be an option: http://www.collegehumor.com/picture/210494 My kids are grown but sometimes I wonder "Why didn't I think of this?" (just kidding!!!) Hope this gives you a laugh!