When friends or family members move into a new home, it is customary to take them a gift when you first visit the house. When choosing a gift, take into consideration whether or not this is the first home or a new house in a new town.
If they are making the transition from an apartment to their first home their needs will be different than someone that is moving from one home to another. Great gift ideas for the new home owner include the following;
*Trash cans. A sturdy trash can with a well fitting lid can be filled with other outside household items like garden tools and gaden gloves. Or, have some fun with this and put a slightly smaller recycling container inside, then a kitchen trash can, and a bathroom trash can, finally, use trash bags as the filler and attach a bow to the top, you can be sure this gift won’t go to waste!
* Broom or mop in a fun new style like these fiesta styled cleaning supplies.
* Welcome Mat. There are many styles available in several price ranges, but giving a personalized mat with the quote, Happy is the Home that shelters a friend, will encourage them to invite you back. If you are not comfortable personalizing with the family name, consider a welcome to this latitude and longitude door mat.
*Laundry room items. After living in an apartment, a laundry room is a much looked forward to place. Make it more fun with a retro sign, packaged in a laundry basket with a big economy bottle of detergent, the kind they couldn’t lug around when going to the laundromat, is extra special.
*Wine. Give a personalized wine butler, it’s a wine holder, attention getting sculpture and wine opener in one.
*Flowers or a plant. One bouquet with a pretty vase is a classic choice. But a Tickle Me Plant is a fun gift and will bring a smile to a stressed out new home owner.
Whether or not they are new to the housing scene or not, gifts that make life a little easier are welcome by anyone.
* Take Out Menu Organizer. With the craziness of moving and the general pace of life, many people rely on take out food at least once a week. Having a place to store all the menus is just as useful as a cookbook for the modern family.
*Giant calendar. Choose one that can stick on the fridge, and give a pack of dry erase markers. The Fridge Grid is only 12.95 and will be useful for years to come.
Offering your help is often one of the best gifts a new homeowner can recieve. Just pitch in, or give a little coupon book with your services. Babysitting, lawn care, painting or helping to run errands are all appreciated.
