The holidays are such a busy time, especially for moms that are preparing their homes for kids on winter break and out-of-town guests. When we have family from out of state stay with us during the holidays, I always make sure to stock up on the essentials. I want my guests to feel at home and comfortable staying with us. In addition to having their own room and bathroom, I like creating an essentials gift basket for them that is full of products they need during the trip. I want to take advantage of the time that they are there and not have to worry about running out of toilet paper or having to run out to purchase tissues.

For the essentials gift basket, I made sure to grab my most favorite toiletry products for my beloved guests. To ensure that my guest preparation goes off without a hitch, I only trust Cottonelle, Kleenex, Scott and Viva products! Cottonelle, Kleenex, Scott and Viva have all the household needs covered this holiday season, you can conveniently find these brands at Walmart… your one-stop shop for all your holiday preparation and entertaining needs this year. Here is a list of products that are always a must have and were featured in the essentials basket:

• Viva® Big Roll Paper Towels
• Scott® 1100 Bathroom Tissue
• Cottonelle® Toilet Paper Double Rolls Clean Care)
• Kleenex® Holiday Ovals and Kleenex® Perfect Fit Holiday Canisters

You will also want to get some festive Christmas ribbon to add some special touches to the products you will include in the basket.

I tied the ribbon around both the toilet paper and paper towels, then added some holiday berries to the basket to give it a Christmas theme. These look so great on any holiday decor and are fairly inexpensive!

If you are getting ready for guests and need to stock up on some of these fabulous products, make sure to use the Ibotta app! With the Ibotta app you can score the following deals:

• $1 off Cottonelle 12-ct or larger
• $1 off Scott 12-ct or larger
• $1 off Viva 6-ct or larger
• Buy two products and get an extra dollar back

The holiday season doesn’t have to be stressful when family visits and being prepared is the biggest factor in a successful visit. Making sure you have everything you need to keep family and friends happy and at home will keep everyone happy and in a festive mood. Creating these gift baskets are always a simple, fun and kind gesture that welcomes your family into your home. They will very much appreciate the time and effort you put into making them feel special!

Here is some useful information to show you why we choose these products in our home!

Cottonelle®: Cottonelle Clean Care Toilet Paper is strong and has extra-absorbent ripples.

Kleenex®:

• Kleenex® Holiday Ovals:
  • Soft, strong and absorbent, Kleenex® Holiday Oval is the perfect tissue to always have on hand throughout the holidays.
  • The oval-shaped box adds extra sophistication to your home, with prints and colors inspired by the holiday season.
• Kleenex® Perfect Fit
  • Kleenex® Perfect Fit* Facial Tissue is the perfect mix of substance and style. The new slim canister is ideal for any small or on-the-go space, and available in a variety of patterns that fit seamlessly into any room.
  • Designed to never be in the way, Kleenex® Perfect Fit Facial Tissue makes tissues readily available because in moments of care, one soft Kleenex tissue is all you need.

Scott®: Scott® 1100 toilet paper has 100 FREE sheets per roll for even more long-lasting value and performance. Scott® 1000 toilet paper gives you the quality, performance and long-lasting value you want in 1,000 sheets

Viva®: Viva® Paper Towels are the perfect companion for taking on tough messes. They’re durable, with a cloth-like texture, and can tackle the job when wet or dry. Choose-A-Sheet*, so you always have the right size towel for the job. Cloth-like durability to handle your toughest messes.Viva® Vantage® has a revolutionary scrubby texture