Live in popular tourist city and have friends teens coming to stay

[Dreamingofgreentrees]

I’m unsure what to expect…

im welcoming my friends teens to my home for just under two weeks. They are coming from very far away and been working and saving for this trip. I’m a single mum…

Whats the best way to go about food and snacks. I don’t expect anything for bills but feeding 3 extra mouths for just under 2 weeks will cost. I don’t want them to feel awkward and love them to pieces but I’m unsure what should be expected / the done thing?

Do I just shop in a cheaper supermarket and consider not buying ‘luxury’ items for the time they are here so the money travels. I’m unsure if there are dietary concerns, there may be…

Surely the parents of these three teens will offer to pay for their two week stay?

Not like it's an overnight or weekend trip, but two weeks!

Having landed my son on a relative for a chunk of time, I would say the etiquette is that they should contribute. Though with one of those ‘let me pay - no absolutely not - I insist - no no - here is the cash - well that’s very generous’ conversations. But if this is a close friend, maybe have an open chat? Say you’re a bit worried about the cost. Tbh I would still go for the cheaper supermarket though.

I’d expect your friend to pay for her DC’s keep whilst they’re at your house. DD went and spent 2 weeks at my cousin’s house abroad when she was 16 - I made sure that she had more than enough money with her to contribute to restaurant bills etc, plus there was the fact that it was a reciprocal agreement and her teen DD also came to stay with us for a while. I’d never dream of making someone house and feed my child for free!