Housewarming/Moving Day Survival Kit Gift Basket Ideas

Xasper8ing

Hey all,

My BIL/SIL are moving into their new house this Saturday, and I want to put together a cute "Moving Day Survival Kit" gift basket for them.  I have a few ideas already (champagne, flashlight, extension cord, Advil, gummy bears (her favorite), etc.), but was wondering if anyone had any good ideas.  Also, any suggestions as to what I should put these items in?  I've seen cleaning buckets, toolbags, regular old baskets, etc. but maybe someone has a cute idea?

Thanks in advance! 

psychmuse

Cute disposable plates and such would be nice, and paper towels. Since their kitchen things will likely be packed up.

6fsn

Granola bars or trail mix would be good too for food items they can grab and go.  Maybe a gc for a local restaurant that delivers?  If you have access to the area takeout menus from a few places would be good too.

We just moved and the things I needed often- a box cutter, screwdriver, trash bags, lightbulbs, windex, cleaning rags, beer.  Lots of beer.

Oh, and something they won't use that weekend but will need eventually are picture hangers. 

vjcjenn1

toilet paper and duct tape, I like the boxcutter idea too

DanniLynn88

Definitely toilet paper and paper towels/plates/napkins. Maybe sandwiches and water bottles. Also some all purpose cleaner and trash bags. You never know what's going to be broken. 

cmo4u3

How about putting together a binder or folder with load take-out or delivery restaurants.  Maybe making silly labels for the cleaners.  I agree with the suggestion of toilet paper!  

hutchsl

Definitely the TP. Also some soap. Maybe some bandaids just in case. I would get the lawn trash bags for all the wrapping paper,and other packing trash. Sissors in addition to box cutter. Note pad and pens/pencils so they can write down issues that arise or they want to address later for unpacking or with the house. Scrub brush cuz one of the first things I do in a house that has had previous owners is wash the air intake grill. I would put the things in a bucket which can then be used for trash, carrying items, cleaning, etc. Add a few grab and go snacks - nuts, candy bars,... (for the Champagne add a couple of cheap plastic champagne glasses so they can enjoy it even if they have not yet unpacked their glasses.

Xasper8ing

Thanks, everyone! 

ChristyML

When my mom, brother, and I moved a few years ago, the previous house owners had baked chocolate chip cookies, and left out Pizza Hut certificates and a note saying "welcome home!" My mom almost cried she was so touched.

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French_Bleu

Great ideas everyone!

Something for breakfast comes to my mind, as they most likely won't have their kitchen unpacked right away.  I might include homemade banana walnut muffins or an orange cranberry bread along with napkins, and recyclable plates and flatware.  

LisaWilliams15

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LisaWilliams15

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