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Gift for neighbor who is moving away

arubakathy — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:31:08 GMT

I have a very nice neighbor next door who has been living there for years. They have decided to move out of state. They have been very nice to me thru the years. What can I get for them as a going away, you will be missed gift. Thanks in advance.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

Anonymous032819 — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:35:00 GMT

How about a gift card inside of card, with a nice, heartfelt note?

They probably don't need one more thing to unpack at their new home.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

lolakimono — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:37:59 GMT

How about a framed photo of the exterior of their house?

@arubakathy

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

candys mine — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:43:33 GMT

A Gift card. maybe a "Things to do in..." book of their new closest big city. and if you want to, why not exchange phone numbers and addresses to keep in touch?

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

manny2 — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:46:47 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
How about a framed photo of the exterior of their house?
@arubakathy

I love this idea @lolakimono That is the perfect gift!

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

kaydee50 — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:49:59 GMT

I like the book idea of what to do in their new location. Someone gaves us a book about the city when we moved to Chicago. I still use it as a reference.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

PA Mom-mom — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:53:44 GMT

@manny2 wrote:
@lolakimono wrote:
How about a framed photo of the exterior of their house?
@arubakathy
I love this idea @lolakimono That is the perfect gift!

@manny2 and @lolakimono We did that for our son and DIL when they moved. We took one of their favorite photos of the old house and had it made into a canvas for hanging.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

jackthebear — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:57:14 GMT

uber eats gift card to order food when they arrive

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

manny2 — Sat, 15 May 2021 15:07:29 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@manny2 wrote:
@lolakimono wrote:
How about a framed photo of the exterior of their house?
@arubakathy
I love this idea @lolakimono That is the perfect gift!
@manny2 and @lolakimono We did that for our son and DIL when they moved. We took one of their favorite photos of the old house and had it made into a canvas for hanging.

I am warning both of you @lolakimono, and @PA Mom-mom I am stealing this idea!

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

geezerette — Sat, 15 May 2021 15:12:54 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
How about a framed photo of the exterior of their house?
@arubakathy

My brother-in-law did this for my parents when they moved. This was the house us kids had grown up in and since it was set to be demolished soon after they left, it was especially poignant for us all. We all still have copies of it.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

mspatmac — Sat, 15 May 2021 15:40:29 GMT

I love the idea of a picture of their current home. I'm sure they will look at it with great fondness and also a reminder of your friendship. @arubakathy

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

ThinkingOutLoud — Sat, 15 May 2021 16:16:39 GMT

Some good ideas mentioned. One thing I've done before is give something from where you live* with a note 'hope you always remember that someone in __________ appreciates, loves and misses you".

Yes, it's one more thing to pack but that's a short-term issue and they might really be glad to have it long-term. Also, maybe consider something that's useful and wouldn't affect they're decor palette/taste.

*ie blanket that depicts places in the area, photographic coffee table book of the local scenery, anything your area is known for

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

Sooner — Sat, 15 May 2021 16:42:05 GMT

How about an LL Bean Canvas tote with the old address on it? Or the new city name, or something you shared, a saying or something?

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

LindaSal — Sat, 15 May 2021 18:23:45 GMT

Not sure how I would feel about the picture thing. I mean if you're leaving maybe it isn't really that much of an attachment? I think a gift card was the better idea, maybe look up to see if Home Depot or Loew's is in their new area. You always need something from those stores when you move to a new place. Much more practical, IMO.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

nikkisaunt1 — Sat, 15 May 2021 18:43:42 GMT

I think what would be treasured the most is a handwritten note expressing how you appreciated their friendship and kindness and that you will miss them as neighbors. Too often we get hung in the material things and forget to express the words that matter. Then I would add a framed photo of the two of you (if you have one) in front of their home. Not just a photo of the home itself.

I do like the Home Depot card if you want to add that too but it's probably not necessary.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

Mimi 1883 — Sat, 15 May 2021 19:09:00 GMT

@arubakathy - IF it is feasible, maybe give them a small potted plant, such as a gardenia, that they could plant in their new yard - something to say 'thank you' and to remember you.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

bonnielu — Sun, 16 May 2021 00:53:57 GMT

I gave a nice note to my wonderful neighbors who moved away AND an Amazon card. I gave up giving gifts a long time ago. No idea what they would like and they would have to pack it and or carry it along.

If I were moving I would think some sort of gift card would be appropriate.

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

jellyBEAN — Sun, 16 May 2021 02:28:51 GMT

I agree with the gift card idea given inside a 'New Home' greetings card. While the photo of the original home is sentimental, it might make them homesick. Moving isn't easy esp. when you've lived in the same place for a # of years. Even one of those Visa cards that you can spend anywhere or Lowe's/Home Depot/Bed Bath & Beyond, etc....

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

riley1 — Sun, 16 May 2021 11:50:27 GMT

If you know where they moving, how about a gift card to a restaurant in their new town?

Re: Gift for neighbor who is moving away

lovesrecess — Sun, 16 May 2021 16:39:34 GMT

There are people who do sketches of homes. We had one do one of our home when we moved. It doesn’t make us homesick but we still enjoy seeing it for the memories. Perhaps you can find someone where you are and they can do that and send it to them. They do the sketch only from the outside so there is no inconvenience to anyone. The person who did ours was an art teacher. Not expensive but she was very talented. You could also give a gift card before they go with a nice card. The sketching would be a wonderful surprise.