Housewarming Gift

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

i have new neighbors who moved in next door. I have briefly spoken with them when they were moving boxes before the actual move. Should I bring them a small housewarming gift? If so, any ideas?

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Biftu wrote:
i have new neighbors who moved in next door. I have briefly spoken with them when they were moving boxes before the actual move. Should I bring them a small housewarming gift? If so, any ideas?

@Biftu I think a greeting is enough. If they want to get to know you better, they will. And you might want to wait to see if you want to get chummy. . .

Iwantcoffee · ‎03-11-2010

I have never given a housewarming gift to new neighbors.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

I would not even START gift-giving with neighbors. It might morph into birthday, anniversary, graduation, showers, weddings.....(and I'm sure I'm missing a few "occasions").

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QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

If you do decide to give them a housewarming gift, I would give them a plant.

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mspatmac · ‎06-10-2015

@Biftu

I think it's a lovely idea since they are next door. When I moved in my neighbor welcomed me with a small bouquet of flowers. We never became fast friends because we were at different points in our lives but it was a nice start to a pleasant relationship.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Biftu That's a friendly, welcoming gesture. I usually bake...either cupcakes or cookies if kids moved in or a cake, muffins or pie. I like to deliver it in a plate or muffin tin that's a "keeper" after they finish the goodies.

honeybeagle · ‎10-19-2011

Why ever hesitate to show kindness? Is there a good local bakery? Maybe some muffins and cookies. A pretty outdoor summer plant. I remember when I moved years ago and a neughbor behind me brougjt over a loaf of pumpkinbread. Kindness is not forgotten.

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

I always bring over something baked along with a gift certificate to a pizza place. It's a great ice breaker and does not mean you want to or have to become best friends!

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

The suggestions of a plant or gift certificate to a pizza place are great. These days it's never known what kind of allergies or special diets people are on, so the baked goods may be appreciated, but not eaten.