We’ve all been in the situation of being invited to a housewarming party with no idea what to bring as a housewarming gift– it’s especially difficult when it’s not a first home or a combining of homes. After helping many buyers with finding their perfect home and seeing what they’ve received as gifts, I’ve assembled a list of the 4 best housewarming gift ideas.
Most Creative
A framed picture with the house Wi-Fi password on it. For $6 you can have this Etsy company provide a printable file. In fact, a quick search of Pinterest shows hundreds of ideas. Use Canva or this PowerPoint tutorial to create a great personalized piece of usable wall art.
Most Useful
If the person has moved to a new area, getting to know the neighborhood can take time. Help them to navigate the neighborhood by collecting takeout menus and organize them in a handy folder like this.
Most Delectable
Whether you enjoy cooking or just eating good food, a “foodie” appreciates good quality ingredients. As with any great home, a solid foundation is the key to a great product, and that initial layer of flavor typically comes from the oil used in preparing the dish. Arriving to a party with a great bottle of olive oil is not only thoughtful, it can pay future dividends by having great dinners made for you. To take the idea even further, combine the oil with a unique pasta and some pasta sauce to make a quick and easy dinner while unpacking boxes. Here is a reasonably priced oil that Cooks Illustrated rated as “Recommended”.
The Drop-In Gift
So your friend just moved in that day and you’re scrambling to find great idea for a gift. While it’s not sexy, or very creative, creating a basket of immediate necessities is a life saver to the new homeowner. The basket should include:
- A roll or two of toilet paper
- Starbucks Via instant coffee packets for the next morning
- Disposable coffee cups
- Paper plates
- A roll of paper towels
- Disposable drink cups
- Pain relievers
- Disposable silverware
- Garbage bags
- Optional– Gift card to a takeout place for dinner
Hopefully this list will give you inspiration to bring something more unique than a bottle of wine to your next housewarming party. For more ideas go to Pinterest and search “house warming” and be prepared to spend the next 4 hours looking at awesome ideas. Happy housing from your favorite Realtor.
