How to Choose a Housewarming Gift
Whenever you visit a friend or family member who has just moved into a new home, it is always thoughtful to bring a housewarming gift. A housewarming gift can also be a wonderful way to welcome a new family into your neighborhood. Whether traditional or unique, gifts that are useful and practical are always appreciated.
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Things You'll Need
- Small kitchen appliance
- Dish towels
- Table linens
- Local travel guide
- Gift cards
- Picture hanging kit
- Gift baskets
Instructions
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Take the homeowners circumstances into account. If this is not their first home and they are already established, they probably don't need the basics. However, if they are a young couple in their first home, things like small appliances, table linens or towels may be appropriate.
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Give a newspaper subscription or local travel guide if the new homeowners are from out of town.
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Give a gift certificate for the local home improvement store or a gift card to a nearby restaurant.
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Consider giving a picture hanging kit. This is an item that new homeowners often need but do not have. It will make decorating their new home much easier.
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Give a themed basket. Consider a garden basket with gloves, seeds and small plants. There are also wine baskets and fruit and cheese baskets.
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Tips & Warnings
A houseplant is a classic gift. If you decide to give a houseplant, be sure to choose one that is healthy. If there are children or pets in the home, be sure to get a nontoxic plant.
Consider a simple silver frame or a classic, simple vase with fresh flowers.
Unless you know the homeowner's tastes very well, avoid decorative gifts. These can easily clash with the decor of the home.
Never give someone a pet for a housewarming gift. If the homeowners really wanted a pet, they would probably already have one.
Resources
- Photo Credit http://www.gifts.com/occasions/housewarming/23ohraicp
