I forgot to say in my previous post that my Sister and Aunt live in Massachusetts so that is why we get them to bring linens!
I think the comprimise is good..provide towels and chg for the sheets.
We do give them any condiments they want to take home, again because they live close by. Having said that if we didn't have them with us and we were on our own coming from Florida I would still stop and by condiments. It's a waste of money sure but i'd rather not take the chance of getting sick.