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New house gift


Posted: Jun 24, 2010

Good morning everyone. I have a very good friend who just moved into a new house and I would like to take her a housewarming gift that is thoughtful yet not too expensive.  I would appreciate any ideas.  Thanks!

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things I have given - in the past

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Fresh flowers (Sam's Club has big bouquets for around $15)

$20 gift card to Home Depot, Lowe's, ACE, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc. (especially if it is a newly built home)

Candles or a book (if she likes those)

I don't give wine unless I know the person is a wine drinker.

Something homemade wrapped up very pretty (in her colors) like cookies, banana bread, etc. I have actually made someone an edible arrangement before, but you have to take into consideration the cost of the material on that one. Once you buy the materials, it is not that expensive to make the arrangements.

Something for the kitchen (if she likes to cook/bake)

I guess it depends on what your friend likes best:) Good luck.

Was this a first home or 'just' a new house? - s/m

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Do you have a price range you want to stick to?

Is this person a bit of a snob or would even WalMart gifts be appreciated?

Have you seen the house so you know what colors are in it?

Home Depot or Lowes or Bed, Bath and Beyond gift cerficiates - sm

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In the last few years my husband and I both had our first apartment together and our first home mortage together (hehe) and we have spent THOUSANDS of dollars at these 3 stores. I would think a 25 dollar (or more, if you can) gift card would be awesome to those places. Lowes also has a mailing list where you can get 10-30% of coupons and such, a gift card plus a killer coupon would be a great new home gift, IMO. HD and Lowes both have plants, home decor, tools, lighting, all that, so even if they she isn't going to be doing any fixing of the house, she can still buy nice things for the house or the yard.

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