New neighbor! Welcome' gift ideas?

poppyleigh

My husband and I bought our first home a year ago, we had a baby, blah, blah, blah... The house next door just sold- yay!!! Super excited because they have a baby the same age as ours! Would love to befriend them:). Or just be nice and welcoming anyway. What do you think would be a nice gift or gesture ? Any suggestions or ideas are appreciated! TIA

PnkBride

I usually take a cake. I think any baked goods are great (brownies, cookies, cake, etc), bottle of wine or a potted plant would be nice. Just knock on the door, introduce yourself and give them the gift with a card that includes your names and telephone #. DO NOT GO IN, you are just introducing yourself!!! Ask for their contact info and call them in a week or two.  They just moved in so give them a little time to get settled.

whineymom

Going along with the previous comment I think baked goods. I have a "breakfast in a box" that I make for favors. It would be perfect for a new neighbor gift. Check it out here. Everyone seems to love the idea!

jj_sbride

Definitely something edible like pp's are suggesting.
One thing I also like to do is type up a list of some of my fave local things & info for them so they can get familiar with the area...

Best coffee shop
Awesome Breakfast Restaurant
Farmers Market - Day, time, location
Best Local Park for Kids
Great Chinese Food
Favorite Pizza Parlor
Closest hospital / Urgent Care
Killer Ice Cream/ Fro Yo place
Garbage pick up days
Street Sweeping Days
Local Library
List any neighborhood traditions - Block party, holiday events, group yard sales.
Babysitters you use with phone number

HTH!

6fsn

I usually take chocolate chip cookies and a note with our names and number.  JJ has a good list, but that's not necessary in a town our size.  There is no coffee shop and one chinese place.  We do have 2 ice cream shops now.

babygirlpriest

When we moved to a new place a neighbor gave us a welcome basket with the following (they'd met us before we moved in and knew we were living in a fixer upper for a few weeks):

1. GC to a local delivery place.
2. Copies of their fav. delivery menus
3. grab N go snacks
4. disposable plates/cups/etc.
5. Card with cell numbers
6. List of all the tools/lawnmower/etc. that we could use if need be

TarHeels&Rebels

The others' responses may be more applicable to you since you're in a highly populated area.  In my small town, a loaf of banana bread and a friendly 30 minute chat are the way to go  

6fsn

TarHeels&Rebels:

The others' responses may be more applicable to you since you're in a highly populated area.  In my small town, a loaf of banana bread and a friendly 30 minute chat are the way to go  

If you've never done it, a cup of chocolate chips in a loaf of banana bread is awesome.  I've eaten a half a loaf myself this week.

jj_sbride

6fsn:

We do have 2 ice cream shops now.

 

 

lsgarver

I love the list idea.  A GC to local shop is a great idea and would avoid any food issues they might have.

hawkeyes00

these ideas are so fun and nice! i would like to move in next to all of you! 

wweaver0

I agree with pp about avoiding the food--for most people, it's wonderful and so appreciated, but there are those few that have gluten intolerance or allergies or something.  I think a gift card and nice note or conversation would be great.  I wish my neighbors had done something for us when we moved in!

pavingtheroad

I would give a gift card to a home repair place, or a restaurant. I'd stay away from food in case they have allergies, and the same with flowers

belljason92

I usually bring over cookie gift baskets for new neighbors. Delivering a gift is a great excuse to introduce yourself and get to know them.