Hosting a horde of family and friends is easy... with the right supplies. Stock up on a few of our favorite basics and indulgences for helping guests feel well cared-for, and avoid the usual holiday-hostess frazzles ("Where are the towels?"), inconveniences ("I borrowed your toothbrush—hope that's okay") and demands ("Can you wake us all up at 6 am?"). Read on for eight smart ways to create a welcoming home.

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