I would stick to basis for guests also. They probably have their favorite products just as you do. I simply don't see the need for fancy products.

Having a few disposable razors, an extra tube of toothpaste, basic hand cream, and feminine hygiene products for emergencies is a good idea. Dental floss, Q Tips, tweezers, nail clippers and some emery boards or a nice nail file would be nice.

Clean fluffy towels and a good bar soap are what I would want as a guest.

Since they are coming from overseas a hairdryer would be welcome so they don't have to fiddle with voltage adaptors.

I also would stick to basics. I always travel with my own toiletries so If I was your guest, as kind as your gesture is, it would be wasted on me and I would hope you could use the goodies yourself.

Do you have a Dollar Tree Store nearby? They stock the following here for $1ea:

*Hand lotion, Dermasil or Udderly Smooth

*Bar soap: Yardly, Dove, Ivory or liquid

*Shampoo & Conditioner: VO5 or Suave

*Hand Sanitizer: Any

A total of $5 if you buy one of each...

I've purchased new towels and sheets, but never thought of tweezers, nail clippers and emery boards. Added to list, thanks.

They will be traveling very light and won't be bringing these things. My thought is they can take the products when they head out to visit family. I'm restricted in the products I can use but wanted something a bit nicer for them.

Offer to take them to a good drug store to buy products that they prefer. We all have our own preferences WRT shampoos, etc, and I'd be inclined to choose my own for anything more than a one-night visit.

When in doubt, ask them.

I agree with Sushi. I would expect guests to bring the products they normally use. Of course people often forget items, but it's impossible to predict what those would be! Just have a few items on hand if you must, don't go overboard. Put out a box of tissues too.

Ask them to let you know if they've forgotten anything.

Sushipup's idea is good *in theory* but there are so many brands that aren't available here that are available there, and vice versa.

Supply a basic bar of soap, a liquid hand soap at their sink, and a basic 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner. They'll appreciate that. Then take them shopping at Target or Walmart or Walgreen's or CVS or wherever and let them purchase their own stuff. I always buy a TON of stuff in the UK to bring home because I prefer a lot of European products (and the European VERSIONS of US products) over American stuff.

If I were your guest, I would just want you to buy what you would use when I leave. I also have sensitive skin and would appreciate that as well.

Along with a nice set of soft white white towels in our guest room I have a pretty wooden box that I keep a collection of items in so whom ever can pick and choose what they like. It has standard things like sample sizes of toothpaste, bar & liquid soaps, a couple of inexpensive tooth brushes, mouthwash and so on. I also have just a few nicer items like Crabtree hand softener and lotion samples. In the guest bath there is a drawer where I keep a small manicure set, disposable razors, a shower cap a small can of good hair spray and a small hair dryer in the drawer. A good shampoo & conditioner are available as well. Maybe it seems like a lot, but we have guests that come in from out of the country and with all the air restrictions now, it's come in handy.

Besides the fresh towels and a fresh bar of soap in the shower, I'd supply tissues, a hair dryer, a couple of small bottles of water on their arrival, and a basket with sample sizes of shampoo, conditioner, a container with a few q-tips and cotton balls, extra toothpaste, dental floss. Tell them if they forgot anything or need anything special to please ask. During the 10 days they are visiting, you can offer to take them shopping for anything they might need or want to take home.

I agree with JG....buy what you would normally use. That way if they have any sensitivities, you're covered. I also use the dollar store for soaps, extra toothbrushes, Q-tips, cotton balls, floss, etc.

I do as Lukki does. I have a basket filled with all the small samples I get while traveling. My DD's especially always love to pick through these.

I think I would just put a bar of soap in the bathroom they will use. I think they will bring everything they need.

I can't imagine staying as a guest and expecting shampoos, conditioners, lotions etc to be provided.

One time I was taken aback when my sister asked for a special very pricey shampoo, but hey, she's my sister.

I am fussy with my products and bring them with me.

In my guest bath for 'just in case'....besides shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and brushes, nail file, dental floss, blow dryer, the ample supply towels and a scent free bath soap goes without saying....

Bandaids and Neosporin. Tylenol and advil, an antacid. 5x magnifying makeup mirror (knowing I can't make up myself without one).

Our guests from overseas stock up on skin creams and makeup when they get here, coming from a country where quality products are very expensive. Their teen son is here now visiting potential colleges - I'll shop this week and send things back with him.

Bed, Bath and Beyond has a ton of travel sized products that you can buy to stock a basket.

Don't make me go looking for toilet paper if the roll runs out. For our guest bathroom I bought one of those things where you can stack toilet paper so that they are easily visible and readily handy when the roll runs out. It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy.

In addition to what others have suggested I also buy a new puff ball for the basket as I prefer them over washcloths.

I buy Aveeno products for guests as then I will use them

Have a great visit with your friend.

Target has a ton of those travel/sample sized grooming supplies. Bars/liquid soaps, shampoos/conditioners, toothpaste, deodorants, mouthwash, shave cream&razors, toothbrushes, hair sprays ect ect....lots of stuff. Depending on the length of time your guest will be there some things you will want in full size. I would keep most things in the sensitive range.

Morz..you have a well stocked guest bath throw some chocolate chip cookies in and I'm comming to visit. Lol

Mama, I think I know enough about you to know you would not really eat in the bathroom! But come anyway, this is an open door, cupboard, refrigerator household and you could have whatever you might want from what you could find ;0)

Just to be clear they haven't asked me to supply their toiletries. She mentioned they were packing light and would get what's needed when they are here. They will be with me for the first 10 days and then go and visit her family.

This is just something I would like to do with the intention that they can take the products when they leave.

OK, well, why not ask them what things they will need, and what their preferences are, so you can "help direct them to the right store(s)"? In the meantime, you can then go out and purchase travel sizes of the things they will need.

If you load them up with a lot of stuff, they may feel obligated to use what you've provided, whether they like it or not.

Provide toilet paper and liquid hand soap at their sink. Maybe have a travel toothpaste and shampoo in a drawer in case they need it. Don't spend money for no reason. They WANT to buy their own stuff, so let them! Shopping in another country - even for mundane things like toothpaste, shampoo, etc. - is an awesome adventure!

KT to the rescue. You guys are awesome! I have a really good idea of what I am going to do thanks to your suggestions.

Oh, I hope they like zucchini. lol

Thank you.

Agree, "Shopping in another country - even for mundane things like toothpaste, shampoo, etc. - is an awesome adventure!"

Otherwise, just supply what you normally use.