Great Housewarming Gifts for a Female
Finding a great housewarming gift for a woman can be a bit of a challenge. Whether your gift is practical, whimsical or decorative, it should be something she will think is beautiful. Whether she's a college student in her first apartment or a professional moving across the country for a job promotion, a good housewarming gift should be a reminder of your friendship. It's a lasting symbol of your good wishes for a happy life in her new home.
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Home-Crafted Gifts
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A housewarming is the perfect occasion to give a home-crafted gift, so break out your hobby gear and make something uniquely suited to the recipient's new home. Sew cheery curtains and a matching apron for the kitchen. Crochet an afghan in her favorite colors. Piece together a cutting board out of exotic woods. Braid a rag rug. Build a coffee table. A homemade gift will make her new place feel like home right from the beginning.
Pet Gear
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Appeal to a pet owner's heart by giving a housewarming gift to her pets. She may be worrying about how they'll react to the move, and a few treats may help them settle in to their new digs. Get a plush new dog bed for Fido or a carpeted cat tree so Fluffy can survey her new kingdom from a safe perch. There are chewy toys and treats for every imaginable kind of pet; present an assortment in a clear glass cookie jar that will coordinate with any kitchen décor.
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Relaxation
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There's a great deal of anxiety and stress -- not to mention plain hard work -- associated with moving. Give a basket full of personal pampering items like bubble bath, shower gel, a bath pillow, lotion, candles and a body puff. If you can afford it, schedule her an in-home massage or go all out and schedule her a day at her favorite spa. This will go a long way to relieving those sore muscles.
Techno Stuff
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Whether she's technologically savvy or not, she will appreciate a clutch of gadgets to make her home life easier. Give her a universal remote control and offer to program it for her if she doesn't know how. A clap-on, clap-off attachment for her bedroom lamp will enable her to turn out the lights at night without getting out of bed. A laser leveling tool will make it a cinch for her to hang pictures; throw in a few picture hooks and some wire to make it a decorating kit. A programmable coffee pot will enable her to start each day thinking of you -- especially if the coffee maker matches her kitchen.
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