Ideas For Housewarming Gifts

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:47:32 +0100


When you are visiting a friend who has moved into a new home, it is a thoughtful gesture to bring a housewarming gift. Moving into a new home is often a celebratory occasion for the new home owners. In the spirit of celebrations, good friends usually join in with useful gifts to help make the house a home.

Figuring out what to get is usually the first step. Consider whether your friends are already established or are they a young couple? This will weigh in on your gift giving ideas. It will also help you give a gift that is practical, and can actually be used!

The difference between an already established household and a new couple is that the new couple will probably still need the basics. Basics such as a ge microwave can help them get through their busy week. Small appliances can be both convenient for you and practical for the recipient.

A countertop microwave can be a handy gift for young couples with little time to cook. Pre-cooked meals can be heated quickly for dinner. Not to mention the actual cooking you can facilitate in a microwave for convenience!

If you are visiting an older family, that has all of the basics, you can think of other housewarming gifts. For instance, gift basics with a gift card inserted can give an ordinary gift an extra special meaning. The gift basket will help send the message that you care, and the gift card will give your friend the freedom to spend on something they may need.

If your friend has a passion for baking, consider a heart cake pan. This is a simple and fun idea that your friend may enjoy. This is great if you are working with a limited budget as well.

Fresh plants can outlive fresh cut flowers. Plants are lower maintenance than flowers as well. They will also be around longer than flowers.

A wreath for the front door can help make the house a little more welcoming. It can be a seasonal wreath, or a general wreath with colors to match the house’s exterior. Include a wreath storage box for when the home owners want to switch up their decor.

If your friends are still moving in, you could consider bringing over a prepared meal. With the craziness that comes along with moving, they probably do not have time to cook. This is an inviting gesture for break time and a good meal!

we usually give a martini set for housewarming gifts to the ‘bachelor’ crowd. we buy a nice stainless steel shaker, a half dozen martini glasses, a nice tray and swizzle stix! we include a book of martini recipes and thus far everyone has been crazy about the gift! if we want to spend a little more we include a good bottle of liquor to get them started!