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shadows
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Housewarming gift?
For a couple (family members in their 30s) who already have everything. They are not really drinkers (plus she's pregnant). They just moved into a beautiful new home. IDK what to get! Any ideas for something unique? I hate the thought of buying things people may not want - no one wants or needs more "stuff" lying around, ya know. Thanks!
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BargainMama
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Re: Housewarming gift?
A personalized sign! Many local great vendors out there, this one is local to LI
https://www.facebook.com/DIY-Home-Decor-with-Casey-121549738403494/
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| Posted 8/30/17 5:21 PM |
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queensgal
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Gift card to local restaurant
Good coffee/mugs gift basket
Outdoor plant - mums or something in a pot
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| Posted 8/30/17 5:41 PM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: Housewarming gift?
My go to is a gc to home depot. Or a personalized cutting board.
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| Posted 8/30/17 5:43 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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Housewarming gift?
Home goods
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| Posted 8/30/17 5:47 PM |
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luvbuffet
LIF Adult
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Gc to Home Depot !!! Or a basket of cleaning products.
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| Posted 8/30/17 5:49 PM |
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Maybe make a basket of consumable items (tissues, cleaning items, favorite snacks, drinks, etc). I like to do that for housewarming presents.
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| Posted 8/30/17 6:30 PM |
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jamnmore
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Housewarming gift?
I make family signs and also decorative trays. Both make great housewarming gifts.
Check out my page
White Hydrangea Gifts
Message edited 8/31/2017 7:32:01 AM.
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| Posted 8/31/17 7:31 AM |
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hmm
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Housewarming gift?
A nice house planet. Adds color, oxygen and can be pretty
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| Posted 8/31/17 9:07 AM |
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mommy2be716
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Housewarming gift?
gift card to a restaurant near to their new house
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| Posted 8/31/17 9:17 AM |
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shadows
LIF Adult
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Housewarming gift?
Thank you all. I think I may go with a nice plant - because who hates plants! And I need something quick and easy for Saturday. Thanks!
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| Posted 8/31/17 10:39 AM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Posted by shadows
Thank you all. I think I may go with a nice plant - because who hates plants! And I need something quick and easy for Saturday. Thanks!
I do! You may as well give me an empty pot of dirt, since any plant (even a plastic one!) will probably die very soon...  Actually, a lot of people I know don't like plants in the house, since they can't seem to maintain them.
HomeDepot/Lowes GC will always be used...
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| Posted 8/31/17 11:09 AM |
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thewinterone
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cause you are gray.
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by shadows
Thank you all. I think I may go with a nice plant - because who hates plants! And I need something quick and easy for Saturday. Thanks!
I do! You may as well give me an empty pot of dirt, since any plant (even a plastic one!) will probably die very soon... Actually, a lot of people I know don't like plants in the house, since they can't seem to maintain them.
HomeDepot/Lowes GC will always be used...
I do too.
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| Posted 8/31/17 12:07 PM |
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jlm2008
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by shadows
Thank you all. I think I may go with a nice plant - because who hates plants! And I need something quick and easy for Saturday. Thanks!
I do! You may as well give me an empty pot of dirt, since any plant (even a plastic one!) will probably die very soon... Actually, a lot of people I know don't like plants in the house, since they can't seem to maintain them.
HomeDepot/Lowes GC will always be used...
LOL & ITA!!!
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| Posted 8/31/17 12:25 PM |
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twizzlers
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/14 874 total posts
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Posted by jlm2008
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by shadows
Thank you all. I think I may go with a nice plant - because who hates plants! And I need something quick and easy for Saturday. Thanks!
I do! You may as well give me an empty pot of dirt, since any plant (even a plastic one!) will probably die very soon... Actually, a lot of people I know don't like plants in the house, since they can't seem to maintain them.
HomeDepot/Lowes GC will always be used...
LOL & ITA!!!
Same. Would rather have a GC then a plant that will die in a week of me having it.
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| Posted 8/31/17 1:03 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Yeah I have zero plants in my house because I kill them by just looking at them, plus I really have nowhere to put them.
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| Posted 8/31/17 1:10 PM |
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SecretlyTTC14
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Posted by NervousNell
Yeah I have zero plants in my house because I kill them by just looking at them, plus I really have nowhere to put them.
Same here. If I don't happen to kill them within the first few days, then my pets manage to get into the dirt and toss it everywhere.
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| Posted 8/31/17 1:18 PM |
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SecretlyTTC14
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Re: Housewarming gift?
A gift card to Home Depot or BBB is always good. If it's a new area for them, a local restaurant gift card is nice too.
If they like to cook, you could always get them a nice flavored olive oil/vinegar set. Not sure what part of the island your from but The Crushed Olive is a great place to get that from. They have a few locations.
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| Posted 8/31/17 1:23 PM |
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lightblue
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Home Depot or Lowes GC
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| Posted 8/31/17 1:33 PM |
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shadows
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Re: Housewarming gift?
I wasn't aware that there were so many plant haters 
A gift card feels - impersonal I guess? But now you've all got me second guessing the plant so it may have to be a GC
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| Posted 8/31/17 2:04 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Posted by shadows
I wasn't aware that there were so many plant haters
A gift card feels - impersonal I guess? But now you've all got me second guessing the plant so it may have to be a GC
Depends on the person. Some people love plants.
Have you noticed plants in their home in the past?
If so, go with the plant
Or I also like the idea someone mentioned of the gourmet olive oil sets- I got that from the Crushed Olive as a housewarming gift and it was a big hit.
They have flavored oils and flavored balsamic vinegar as well
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hmm
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Posted by shadows
I wasn't aware that there were so many plant haters
A gift card feels - impersonal I guess? But now you've all got me second guessing the plant so it may have to be a GC
I've given many people plants and the love it. I have trouble at times keeping them alive BUT still would rather have one over, any GC, liqueur etc. LOL
Good for the planet !!!!! :)
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| Posted 8/31/17 3:18 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Add me to the plant haters!
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| Posted 8/31/17 3:33 PM |
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BargainMama
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Housewarming gift?
...and I agree, GC's are so impersonal to me, and I don't really like giving them. How about a fall wreath for the door? Or a basket of items from Sur La Table (everyone has to cook at some point lol)
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| Posted 8/31/17 3:34 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
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Re: Housewarming gift?
Instead of a plant , just bring a pretty vase with a nice bouquet of flowers, a thoughtful card and a GC to Home Depot or Bed Bath
They can resuse the vase and can always use a GC when in a new home
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| Posted 8/31/17 6:04 PM |
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