Cricket, I have a big hang up about having my house look just so when people come over. But really this stress is me being a Codie trying to be perfect. So the following is me being a hypocrite-
Buy stauffers lasagna, garlic bread, and a huge bagged salad. If you need dessert, make Rice Krispies and dye the marshmallow goo red. Give AH the receipt.
Touch up where people will be in your house, and do your usual clean everywhere else. Buy yourself some flowers.