8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Guests with Dunkin’ Donuts® Coffee + a Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts®. The opinions and text are all mine.
I just adore the cozy feeling of the fall. There’s just something about the crisp cool air that really invigorates me. I also love the fall because it’s the time of the year where guests come from out of town to visit for the upcoming holidays. Here are 8 ways to prepare your home for the season. Be sure to take some time out of your busy schedule to make your guests feel extra special and welcomed in your home.
Add a stack of books or magazines to their guest room. Think about your guests’ favorite hobbies and interests.
Clear out some space in a closet or your foyer for your guests to keep their coats, shoes and bags.
Wash extra blankets and sheets to have ready for your guests, include extra in case your guests get cold throughout the night. Don’t forget a few extra pillows.
Fresh flowers or a pretty plant always adds a welcoming touch to a guest room.
Change your Wi-Fi password to something your guests can easily access. Be sure to have an outlet handy for your guests to charge up their devices.
Don’t forget about the bathroom. Leave out a towel and wash cloth for each guest. Added guests in your home will also mean extra toilet paper, so leave out some extra rolls.
When I travel, I am always eager for a cup of coffee. That’s why I started putting together a coffee station for my guests: a Keurig, Dunkin Donuts® Original K-Cups®, Dunkin Donuts Original Creamer and assorted sugars.
Everyone has their own special morning routine and Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend Coffee K-Cups has always been the brand to get people going and keep them going, so they can make the most of their day, every day. Dunkin’ Donuts is dedicated to providing a consistently smooth and delicious cup of high-quality coffee, even at home! A great cup of coffee can help transform your day, so that is why I always have it ready for my guests in the convenience of K-Cups.
I also like to have Dunkin’ Donuts Original Creamer on hand. It is made with skim milk, real sugar and cream for a lightly sweet touch. It brings out the very best in all your favorite coffees.
Finally, a sweet treat always goes well with a great cup of coffee and these Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious seasonal treat your guests will just love. Plus, they’ll make your home smell just like a crisp fall day!
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These Pumpkin Spice Muffins are a Delicious seasonal treat.
Servings: 12
– 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
– 1/2 cup milk
– 2 cups flour all-purpose
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice (1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger)
1) Mix together pumpkin, egg and milk in a large bowl
2) Add in dry ingredients, mix well.
3) Spoon 2 heaping tbsp into a muffin tin.
4) Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the centers come out clean on a toothpick.
I picked up the Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend K-Cups Coffee and Dunkin’ Donuts Original Creamer at Stop & Shop. For more, visit the Dunkin’ At Home website and the Dunkin’ Creamer website!
robin rue says
Well, we live in the home of Dunkin Donuts, so it’s a staple for everyone around here. We always have it in stock in our house 😉
Jeanette says
These are some great tips. Christmas is coming and we are going to have a house full of family. The sooner I can get it ready the better. Those pumpkin muffins look so good I will make those when they first get here.
Jeni Hawkins says
MMMMM! Those just LOOK warm! How did you do that!? 😉 I love Dunkin Donuts creamers – they are always the most flavorful to me. This recipe looks amazing!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those muffins sound so good! I love pumpkin muffins. They’re the perfect thing for breakfast during the fall.
Melissa Chapman says
It is nice to welcome guests in the fall with coffee and a great looking muffin. I will try this recipe and get into the spirit as the weather cools off.
Jessica Joachim says
Those muffins look so good, and I love Dunkin coffee. I always like having a snack and some fresh coffee whenever we have company over.
Ashley says
I love dunkin donuts creamer! it is my go to favorite. I bet these muffins taste great with a nice cup of joe!
Milena says
This is great! I’ll have to try your recipe, as I happen to have these ingredients at home. Nothing beats Dunkin in my book for coffee!
Star Traci says
These are great suggestions – I need to clean up our coat closet. It becomes a dumping station in the summer. These muffins look wonderful and we are big Dunkin Donut coffee fans!
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Traci
Stephanie says
Give me all the seasonal carbs! I love muffins and tend to bake them on a weekly basis for easy snacks or for a quick breakfast option.
TColeman says
Pumpkin muffins are seriously one of my favorite things about Fall! These look so delicious.
Jenn Mitchell says
This is the time of year that everyone seems to gather here. To have something tasty for them to eat like this is wonderful!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I have a friend who is addicted to Dunkin’s coffee! I am addicted to their donuts!
Amy Desrosiers says
I love Dunkin Donuts Coffee at home. I already run on Dunkin so having it at home is easier on busy days.
Terri Steffes says
My husband is a big fan of Dunkin Donuts Coffee and I am a big fan of pumpkin muffins, so this post is a big win for the both of us. Thanks!
Liz Mays says
Oh yum! One of these muffins with a hot cup of coffee would be perfect! I need to make my morning more like this.
Jamie says
Those are great tips, good to remember for the holidays! And that muffin recipe looks pretty yummy too, I’m wanting to try it soon!
Chelley Martinka says
I love brewing my Dunks’ coffee at home in my press! The perfect start to these Fall days.
Sarah says
I love pumpkin recipes. They taste so yummy and not to mention they make your house smell amazing.
AnnMarie John says
It feels so much better when your guests are comfortable in your home. I think these are lovely ways to make them feel more welcome!
Donah @ SJB says
My taste buds are so at home with dunkin donuts too! So with their munchkins, my all time favorite, that there are really times, I would crave for it so badly.
Allison says
I love these cozy tips! And I completely agree with you – when traveling I’m always looking for a cup of coffee first thing in the morning so being hospitable and pairing a great brew with those muffins is super welcoming!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I love your muffin cup baker! These muffins sound quite delicious. Pumpkin spice all the way! These are really great tips for guests this time of the year.
rebecca Braynt says
What warm yummy way to welcome guest. These are all great tips but the muffins are my favorite. Packing bag fro a visit.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
These muffins would pair really well with a hot cup of coffee! Yum!
gingermommy says
Oh those Pumpkin spice muffins look as though they would be perfect to warm you up on a cold day! I am going to have to try these.
Rachel says
I love pumpkin spice muffins. They somehow taste so much better in muffin form than in bread.
Brittany says
I love having delicious breakfast options ready to go when I have guests. These muffins sound delicious I need to give this recipe a try!
Jacqui Odell says
I love this time of the year!! Pumpkins are so yummy!!! Especially in muffins.
Blythe Alpern says
I always like to have some of my guest favorite foods in stock so they can feel more like home. I also like your suggestion of having extra blankets and pillows ready, as well as clearing room out in the closet. It helps to make sure your guests are comfortable and not having to live out of a suitcase.
Cindy Ingalls says
These pumpkin spice muffins are such a nice way to welcome your guests. They go perfectly with coffee and are an easy thing to grab in the morning.
Cassie Tucker says
Whether we have guests coming or not, Dunkin’ Donuts is one of my husband’s favorite coffees. We always seem to have a box of pods or a bag of beans around.
Tiffany Haywood says
That wifi password is such a great idea! That way you don’t spend the time with your guests trying to say it over and over. Great post and great recipe! I love Pumpkin anything this time of year and these look delicious!
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
With Halloween right around the corner, nothing beats a yummy treat that is pumpkin flavored. I like the donuts in Dunkin donuts though I wouldn’t mind drinking the coffee too.
Jeanine says
These muffins look delicious! I love having a Keurig and the idea of a coffee or hot cocoa bar sounds great for fall/winter months when guests come over to visit!
LaToyia Dennis says
I Love everything about this post. The pumpkin spice muffins….the Dunkin Donuts coffee and creamer….geesh!
Heather says
These muffins look so delicious! I’m hosting a spa party tomorrow with neighborhood friends for my daughter. I should make these for the moms!
Amber Nelson says
Oh yum! The muffins look great. We are sure to stock up on coffee if we know we have company coming over.
Amber Ludwig says
Tis the season for family guests!! So exciting but a little stressful too! I love your tips! I also really need to make that muffin recipe because pumpkin is my LOVE!!! Yummo!!
Anna Mitchell says
These look so good and simple!