Who doesn't love a great house warming gift - you know, gifts for your friends who move into a new apartment or buy their first house. They don't have to be lavish gifts, but they should be practical or fun or both.
1. A New Game - everything from poker chips with playing cards to Cranium to Pictionary. Game night is a great way for friends and family to spend an evening together. A dart board is also a great game to give as a gift.
2. A unique culinary treat - get creative with this one and wrap up a selection of rare hot sauces, gourmet beverage mixes or a good selection of spices. A window box with a collection of fresh herbs is awesome too. A cookbook would also work.
4. The Welcome Meal - often when moving you can't get to the stove cause it's piled high with boxes. Bring over a meal complete with salad, bevvies and dessert. Paper plates, disposable cutlery and napkins area also helpful.
4. The Handy Bucket - depending on the recipient of your gift, this can be anything from a picture hanging kit to housecleaning supplies. Make sure with cleaning supplies you slip in a fancy pair of rubber gloves and a coupon offering your services for a post move in clean up.
5. Outdoor Foliage - a pretty hanging basket, planter of flowers or window box filled with plants is a great way to say 'welcome to your new home.'
6. For the friends who have everything consider bringing a new toy or gourmet treat for their pet.
7. Movie Night - fill a large popcorn bucket with a movie rental coupon (or a really great dvd), popcorn, flavoured toppings and bevvies.
What do you give as a housewarming gift? What's the most unique housewarming gift you've ever given or received?
Terri
